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A ‘Case Study’ on Distribution Channels

Logistics Bureau

Distribution channels are frequently overlooked as a source of performance enhancement in the Supply Chain. But if you think outside the box, your company could save 18% annually. Remember that one of the most important factors to consider when evaluating Distribution Channels would be the cost to serve.

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A ‘Case Study’ on Distribution Channels and Thinking Outside the Box to Save 18% on Costs

Logistics Bureau

Distribution channels are frequently overlooked as a source of performance enhancement in the Supply Chain. But if you think outside the box, your company could save 18% annually. Remember that one of the most important factors to consider when evaluating Distribution Channels would be the cost to serve.

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Real Time Container Tracking with Kyle Henderson

The Logistics of Logistics

Vizion changes the game by providing multiple data sources that are already connected, offering instant-on capabilities. Their API normalizes data from various sources, including EDI, AIS, port-terminal events, and direct connections to Class I railways. With data refreshed multiple times daily, latency is reduced to 6 hours or less.

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Getting Away from Excel Spreadsheets: A Project Logistics Case Study

Talking Logistics

We would receive information from different sources via email or telephone about the status of an order and shipment and then we had to make sure we entered all of those incidents and dates into the spreadsheet, which was very time consuming. Hennecke will be presenting this case study there, so make sure you don’t miss it!

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How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing

In response to these challenges, a leading heavy equipment manufacturer selected GEP to redesign its source-to-contract processes and implement a convergent data model to help manage procurement data across its multiple locations.

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Logistics Buyers Survey with Jim Bierfeldt

The Logistics of Logistics

His expertise includes strategic planning, brand positioning, advertising, public relations, website strategy and design, and development of white papers, case studies and other content. Which sources of information do you rely on to stay current on logistics management strategies, service providers, and logistics industry news?

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Fulfilment Case Study: Barcode Tech Boosts Auto Handling of Personalised Mail

Logistics Business Magazine

In this case study fulfilment specialist Mail Handling International (MHI) says that Datalogic barcode scanning technology has enabled it to dramatically enhance speed and accuracy for the automatic enclosure of personalised letters from its Bristol based mail fulfilment centre. items per second.