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3 Short to Medium-Term Risks for the Supply Chain & Ocean Shipping

MTS Logistics

Considering it will take a while for factories to get back to their regular production schedule, there will be a lack of cargo which could create downward pressure on rates and give importers a break from sky-high rates (rates which aren’t supported by any improved service.) This will have a domino effect which we will feel in the U.S.

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Focus on people drives success for Utz Group

Logistics Business Magazine

Seven technicians maintain and repair machinery at the company’s factory in Alfreton, Derbyshire – which recently took delivery of its tenth injection-moulding machine – while four employees in the toolroom produce and service tools to meet production requirements.

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Jack Ma predicts the future of logistics

The Logistics Academy

But at the Global Smart Logistics Summit on 13 Jun 2016, Alibaba founder Jack Ma said that the real advances in China have been in logistics, not ecommerce. You can talk about the miracle of ecommerce in China or in the world,” he said, “but the logistics industry is where China’s real great miracle has been over the past decade.”. “You

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No Warehouse Left Behind

Logistics Business Magazine

The racking business of stow stands out in the sector by having a production footprint spanning Europe with 10 racking factories and a network of 20 sales companies giving direct access to, and close contact with, the customer. Our racking solutions are customised around standard products, enabling us to have highly automated factories.

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KPIs to assist manufacturers and distributors with supply chain challenges

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Another methodology is the Porter’s Value Chain Framework, which comprises of inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, sales, and service. Freight bill accuracy : Whether shipping from factory to warehouse, or to the customer, this metric helps identify problems in billing operations.

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Preparing for the Future of Supply Chains

Talking Logistics

The answer is not only yes, but definitely so. Rather than focusing solely on getting items out the door, your warehouse teams now have to be concerned with the entire product journey, not to mention reverse logistics. The post Preparing for the Future of Supply Chains appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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5 Steps to Effective Communication with Chinese Suppliers

Dedola Global Logistics

Most factories will have at least one English speaking staff member, but certain words and phrases can’t be perfectly translated and understood. Of course, there are limitations as to what you should accept, but you should still expect and be able to tolerate minor delays and price adjustments. Be concise in your planning. Contact Us.