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The Most Overlooked DC Performance Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

Tap into the knowledge base of your employee base – Because distribution center employees tend to move around more than others, they may have experience with a good solution or have already used something similar to what is being considered. A recent Forbes article identifies empathy as the most important leadership skill.

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Are Graduate Degrees Leading to Less Job Options?

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There are several universities whose administrations have hired consultants to advise them on strategies and operations. On the other hand, it could be argued that higher education not only provides a broad set of skills but also trains students on knowledge based on rigorous research. 3 or more years of experience.

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Tyranny of the Easy Button: Finding Balance Between Contract & Organic Logistics

Logistics in War

In this article, US Army logistician Jessica McCarthy examines a challenging, contemporaneous, issue for many Western militaries – how much contractor support is enough? . A great site containing forward-thinking articles examining the character of contemporary and future warfare, it is well worth following. . Conclusion.

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How AI Helps Build the Supply Chain that Thinks for Itself

Logistics Bureau

This frees up their human counterparts for work that AI cannot do, such as creating a new supply chain strategy. Create a knowledge base that new workers can access, and based on the knowhow of older workers, as in the Campbell Soup Company example. Suggesting actions after reviewing analytics.

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6 Supply Chain Trends That Could Truly Shake You Up (2018 Update)

Logistics Bureau

This article was first published in June of 2015. It received a lot of interest at the time and has continued to be a popular article over the last three years. In fact, some of the most important drivers of re-shoring are related to points 1 and 2 in this article. What Happened to These Trends? A 2018 Update.

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Smart Lagos: Status, prospects and opportunities

247 Customs Broker

In June 2016, the Lagos State government signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai Holdings LLC, owners of Smart City (Dubai) LLC, “to develop sustainable, smart, globally connected knowledge-based communities that drive a knowledge economy.” Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task.