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From Taiwan to the U.S.—Duty-free

3PL Insights

The Evans transportation team went into high gear to redirect the containers to Detroit all while keeping the proper documentation to maintain FTZ status. Upon arrival at the warehouse, the containers were unloaded, inspected for damage, and inventoried by SKU and documentation. Stage 2: Exit and Ship. Evans Logistics Inc.,

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Inbound and outbound logistics planning. Procurement analysis. Supplier communication. Supply and demand planning. Inventory planning. Sunsweet Growers.

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The 3 Pillars of Supply Chain Management (And Why Their Alignment Matters)

Logistics Bureau

For your supply chain to support your business, these nodes must be located in such a way as to: Minimise warehouse and inventory costs , as well as the cost of outbound shipment. Development of a fully documented supply chain strategy, with objectives, action plans, responsibilities and timelines.

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No Supply Chain Strategy? Here’s How to Develop One

Logistics Bureau

As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. Now you know what your customers genuinely expect from your outbound and reverse supply chain, so it’s time to undertake a gap analysis. Probably not.