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Inventory Management in Service Logistics Industry

Talking Logistics

Not really because each industry is different, and so are organizations within the same industry and even different divisions within the same organization have their own unique drivers and constraints. Hence following so-called industry trends may not always yield targeted results. What does it mean for inventory?

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5 Things to Look for When Vetting Logistics Transportation Services

GlobalTranz

Even more complex, some 3PLs may offer different degrees of service, such as a 4PL model that blends a shipper’s existing network and fleets with a 3PL’s technology and solution, as discussed in this third-party versus fourth-party value article. . Does the Transportation Management Services Provider Offer Logistics Consulting.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Interesting Facts & Financial Breakdown of the Global Logistics Market

GlobalTranz

In this infographic you will learn, for example, that the global market value for logistics has surpassed $4trillion. The global logistics industry has grown significantly while logistics has become an important part of the business economic system and major global economic activity in recent years. It’s staggering.

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Industry View: Overcoming Challenges to Delivery Efficiency in Difficult Times

Logistics Business Magazine

The current Coronavirus pandemic has presented challenges for every industry, organisation and individual across the world. For example, despite warmer weather approaching, comfy tracksuits are booming as people are staying at home, rather than purchasing evening wear or prom dresses. Growth of ecommerce.

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Logistics Center of Excellence: Delivering Value to Organizations

Talking Logistics

It’s also vertical-agnostic: flow management greatly benefits such sectors as high-tech, industrial, automotive, retail, fast-moving consumer goods, and healthcare where a unified, optimized supply chain is imperative to sell across multiple channels or serve volatile markets. The decision about how to proceed is a bit more complex.

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Aptiv takes a global approach to mobility

Automotive Logistics

We thought going with a TMS was the best long-term decision,” says Richards, having weighed up the advantages against employing a fourth-party logistics provider (4PL). That gives Aptiv’s logistics department a view of when the part has been picked up and on which ocean vessel it is being moved, for example. .

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Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

At our Blue Yonder ICON event later in April this year and 3PL Execution Forum in June, 3PL and 4PL companies will explain how they are leveraging innovations as an advantage. An example is carrier network services for executing a cohesive set of first-, middle- and last-mile operations and optimizing common carriers and fleets.