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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

Geopolitical events. The definition of agility and resilience will continue to evolve. The creation of a new digital ecosystem has enabled these and other changes that will shape the definition of supply chain agility and resilience in the 2020s and beyond. Natural disasters. Tariffs and trade regulations. The rise of ecommerce.

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What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022

The Logistics of Logistics

Weather events might also be factors. The peak season definition is a continued evolution of the seasons in transportation. The survey also found that although many companies have arranged international shipments early this year, most continue to rely on the spot freight market to move goods.”. When and What Is Peak Season ?

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Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in January 2021, “ The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World ”, I highlighted that modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness. The Key to Long-Term Success: Build Agility, Resilience and Profitability Together.

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Email Tips for Ecommerce Businesses

Ship Monk

Direct mail, while not as eco-friendly and far more expensive, can be used to deliver a coupon to infrequent shoppers, or communicate big events, such as an annual sale or new product drop. If you’re making a big ask, such as wanting me to fill out a survey or refer my friends, then I’d like to hear from your founder, not some AI bot.

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Key Warehouse & Contract Logistics Trends from 2020

Now, That's Logistics

Reflecting on the events of 2020, Franco says the automotive sector was among the first to take a hit on the supply chain front, with many other industries following it down that path during the early part of the year. These and other factors contributed to some definite pivots in the contract logistics space in 2020.”.

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Customer remains focal point for the future of intralogistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Over the past two years, many things have changed fundamentally in the industry, including purchasing and consumer behaviour. Let’s stand together to tackle everything the industry faces in terms of new customer requirements, market conditions and technological issues. That is why we have conducted extensive surveys and analysis.

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“The focal point of intralogistics remains the customer”

Logistics Business Magazine

Over the past two years, many things have changed fundamentally in the industry, including purchasing and consumer behaviour. Let’s stand together to tackle everything the industry faces in terms of new customer requirements, market conditions and technological issues. That is why we have conducted extensive surveys and analysis.