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[Infographic] 21st Third Party Logistics Study Shows Increased Use of 3PLs & Shippers

GlobalTranz

At the close of 2016, the 21 st Annual Third-Party Logistics Study found the overall use of third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) is increasing, but the types of logistics services utilized indicate the industry is entering a shift in how it operates. 3PLs and Shippers Report Positive Partnership Outcomes.

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Q&A with Alternative Logic: Challenges, Partnerships & Transformations

Trimble

In this Q&A, Simon Moore, Sales Director of Alternative Logic, discusses the company's partnership with Trimble, summarises the industry challenges and explains how their solution has helped transform and meet customer needs. Please briefly describe the challenges and the transformation that is going on in the industry.

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TOP Shipping Companies

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Data source: [link]. Maersk is the leader in the container shipping industry and is an ideal company for everyone who studies shipping. This company has its own special and strict set of recruitment criteria, and only those who have passed the personality test to meet their requirements can be admitted. Data source: [link].

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Philip Morris International’s Pivot to Smoke-Free Products Complicates their Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

But in 2016, Philip Morris International decided to change the course of its history by leading a transformation in the tobacco industry to create a smoke-free future based on products, which while not risk-free—are a better choice for adult smokers than continuing to smoke. It was predictable.

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Meeting Rising Supply Chain Visibility & Delivery Expectations in the Amazon Age

247 Customs Broker

According to a 2016 PWC report on the future of the logistics industry, “like individual consumers, industrial customers now expect to get shipments faster, more flexible, and with more transparency at a lower price.” IoT trackers provide access to new data streams, and that data is not just numbers. ker@ehpub.com.

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Building the Business Case for Supply Chain Risk Management

GlobalTranz

Are you confident that it’ll perform well and you’ll meet all the requirements of your target audience? In 2017, the top three risks for supply chain management were categorized into three groups: War, terrorism and other geopolitical issues Natural disasters affecting supplier facilities Data security/IT incidents.

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Case Study: How to Predict Which Bra Sells Where

Logistics Business Magazine

Being able to analyse millions of production, distribution, sales and inventory data points in real time is something that a dedicated team of about two dozen analysts do to ensure that the right styles, colours and sizes of apparel are on store shelves at the right time for consumers. “We Next steps.