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Dissecting the Transformation: A Critical Examination of Logistics Education in Universities

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

The past In the past, logistics education was primarily centered on basic concepts and traditional models, such as inventory management, warehousing, and transportation (Christopher, 2016). Journal of Business Logistics, 35(3), 157-164. Future of supply chain survey. Logistics education matters. Gartner (2021).

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. In July, Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority launched a probe into Amazon’s retail and reselling business, following EU and US investigations.

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5 Skills Necessary For Maximizing Logistics Effectiveness

GlobalTranz

The constant augmentation of company’s processes is one of the vital skills of business logistics management. The time of a logistics cycle can always be shortened. To be able to develop and grow, the manager should be able to visualize the operational system and working business processes. Process improvement.

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The Role of Data Analytics in Supply Chain Management

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In this regard, a global survey highlights that data quality rather than data processing presents the biggest challenge for businesses. Business logistics were typically fragmented and lacked coordinated operations until the middle of the 1970s.