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10 Issues Keeping Manufacturers and Distributors Up At Night for 2015

GlobalTranz

We believe they are worthy of discussion in 2015 as they are more pressing than ever as competition continues to heat up with current incumbents and the growing competition from start ups. Bottom line, it’s great to say you want to have a commerce-enabled site, but before jumping to the technology stage, what is your strategy?

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Highlights from Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference 2015

AIMMS

Its agenda included over 60 sessions covering the full spectrum of supply chain—from strategy and planning to distribution and logistics. Planning, innovation and strategy are the areas with the most critical mass and continue to attract a lot of interest. Gartner (@Gartner_inc) May 13, 2015.

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Case Study: Tooling Up with Storage and Picking System

Logistics Business Magazine

Based in Yeovil, Somerset, the organisation operates from a purpose-built distribution centre and its philosophy of providing more than 6,000 tools ex-stock at low prices has earned the company an unrivalled industry reputation. The post Case Study: Tooling Up with Storage and Picking System appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Felixstowe invests in sustainable equipment

Logistics Business Magazine

We have reduced our carbon footprint by 30% since 2015. Promoting a culture of technological innovation and adoption of alternative fuels is a key strand of our strategy. In total, replacing 48 diesel-powered tractor units and 17 conventional RTGs with new electrical equipment will save 6,662 tonnes of CO2 and 59.38

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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Hoping and planning for the best: understanding war without logistics

Logistics in War

Logistics was increasingly a determinant of strategy, while itself remaining influenced by the outcomes of strategic decisions. 3] The need to secure supply-routes and distribution tasks restricted the frequency of combat patrols, and entrenched forces into ‘forward operating bases’ thus reducing the tactical mobility of the force.

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7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.