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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is one that I am sure you will agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to attain. . Supply Chain Strategy. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Now for those statistics I mentioned.

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7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is simply one that I’m sure you’ll agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to arrive at. Supply Chain Strategy. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Mini Case Study: Walmart.

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The Power of the Network: ERP vs. Spend Management

Logistics Viewpoints

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. For example, are you still a minority owned company?

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This Week in Logistics News (November 6-10, 2017)

Talking Logistics

E2open Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Zyme. In other words, how many driving hours will be cut back? This week, for example, CCJ reported that “60 percent of fleets running between 1 and 100 trucks have yet to adopt ELDs, according to a recent survey conducted by CarrierLists.”

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All Access Pass – Canadian Shipper

247 Customs Broker

For us it’s been challenging but manageable,” reports Ramsey Mansour, vice president of corporate strategy and marketing at Purolator Courier. Our margins are dropping, but we look more at strategies, at things like drop-off locations,” says Imtiaz Kermali, vice president of corporate strategy and marketing at eShipper.

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What Does No-Contact Delivery Mean?

WorkWave

Examples include: A pizza delivery person places an order near a person’s front door and sends a text to confirm the order is there. Although vaccines have reduced the potential health implications of contracting COVID-19, some still prefer no contact delivery options. For example, Dominos uses a pizza or order tracker.

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EDI Integration For Shippers: 6 Myths Busted with the Real Truths

GlobalTranz

While there is a cost associated with EDI integration, it is definitely worth it. For example, on average the cost savings from automating a manually processes purchase order is $9.89, for an invoice is $11.58 In addition to opening new business opportunities, EDI integration reduces the risk of chargebacks.