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3PL Warehousing 101

Kanban Logistics

With the VMI model, manufacturing suppliers work with 3PLs to store goods that the manufacturer will eventually require. As we’re dealing with big facilities with big capabilities and big equipment, you might expect that 3PL warehousing will come with a big price tag. Ultimately, of course, warehousing costs are largely individual.

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

Logistics Bureau

per chip were bearable for units selling for $100, but the price of the new chip was a fraction of that, at about $20. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, achieving a considerable portion of that growth by way of acquisitions. Supply chain costs of around $5.50 These were to: Reorganize the supply chain.

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Finally, a done deal?

Automotive Logistics

The sigh of relief from the automotive sector at the announcement of a breakthrough in negotiations over the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) with Mexico in August was almost palpable. There’s also the cost of compliance and documenting that you have met all the rules. Continuing threat.

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Why Is It So Hard to Find Good Help These Days?

Material Handling and Logistics

As the phenomenon of Big Data has taken hold in the private sector, many firms which as recently as 10 years ago devoted minimal resources to large scale database mining and analytics have reversed course. The question is, what is it costing your company for not meeting customer demands due to in-plant problems.