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10 Issues Keeping Manufacturers and Distributors Up At Night for 2015

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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. Are we meeting their needs? As a manufacturer, am I meeting the needs of distributor principals? Then you are behind the curve.

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6 Questions To Ask 3rd Party Logistics Companies for 2015 and Beyond

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Fortunately, selecting a 3PL for 2015 and beyond can be broken down into six specific questions. How Does the 3PL Meet E-Commerce Needs? This is your personal guide for 2015, but it easily applies to all of the forthcoming negotiations between businesses and 3rd Party Logistics Companies in the future.

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Concealed Freight Damage: NMFTA Changes Reporting Window Effective April 18, 2015

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On April 18, 2015, the National Motor Freight Traffic Assocation® has amended the NMFC rules regarding the required time frames for reporting concealed freight damage. As a result, the NMFTA® has simply changed policy to meet typical occurrences in the transportation management services industry.

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3PL Logistics Companies Up Services to Continue to Meet the Needs of Shippers

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In the 2015 3PL perspectives guide from Inbound Logistics, the following graphs show us the state of 3PL Logistics Companies giving us perspective on both the greatest challenges facings shippers and 3PLs. As a result, some specific services have emerged from the shadows.

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The “First Five” Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017

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Per the International Energy Agency (IEA), more renewable energy installations came online in 2015 and 2016 than fossil fuel-based installations. Ultimately, the sustainability push will be key to meeting market demand and fluctuations throughout 2017. Putting the “First Five” Together.

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Walmart: 3 Keys to Successful Supply Chain Management any Business Can Follow

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is one of a growing number of big-box retailers building out their supply chains with distribution centers designed to meet the demands of online shopping. Forecasts are compared to inventory levels to ensure warehouses have enough, but not too much, inventory to meet demand. ” Walmart states early on.

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A Complete Breakdown of the 26th State of Logistics Report

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On June 23, 2015, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) released the “State of Logistics Report,” which happens to be in its 26 th year. Manufacturers and logistics providers have the ability to build more warehouses to meet the growing demand for additional storage space. for everyone else.