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The Definition of Transparency

Blue Grace Logistics

So in order to begin understanding transparency in the supply chain, we first need to define it. Many, if not all, companies are facing increasing pressure from governments, consumers, non-profit / activist groups, and stakeholders to provide more information about their supply chain. Understanding the Need Transparency.

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Shippers & Carriers – Carbon Neutral Shipping no longer a choice 

Locus

Governments across the world have pledged to reduce emissions, and consumers’ awareness on the impact of their choices is also growing. Carbon-neutral shipping encompasses various aspects, from the packaging of orders/goods to their delivery to the end customer. Locus offers a solution that can reroute these orders.

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Top Ecommerce Trends for 2024

Ship Monk

Furthermore, in order to anticipate the needs of our ecommerce clients, we have to keep our ears attuned to changes in technology, retail, shopping behaviors, the economy, and so much more. If your ecommerce brand hasn’t explored other sales channels, you are definitely missing out. In 2024, they should focus on two things: 1.

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LastMile Dialogues: Maximizing unit economics to unlock last mile efficiencies

Locus

According to studies, year-on-year CEP revenue growth is expected to reach $394 billion in 2021, up from $333.9 The government has ambitious plans to propel the country into the top ten biggest economies in the world by 2030, with manufacturing at the heart of this goal. billion in 2020. Revenues are projected to further reach $ 519.5

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Initiating a new national support approach – mobilising national logistics in the support of military operations

Logistics in War

Following the publication of this strategic guidance, the Government released the Defence and Industry Strategic Policy Statement , which reiterates that the best defence for a nation is for the nation to wholly engage it in its own security. [10] A new civil-military approach which considers preparedness at its core is needed.

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5 Signs You Need Advanced Supply Chain Analytics to Make Better Last-Mile Decisions

Locus

A study says retail e-commerce sales will reach 8.1 A Capgemini study has found that absorbing a part of last-mile delivery cost and not optimizing it will hurt retailers’ profitability by 26%. Is my order accuracy rate getting lower due to missed deliveries? The answer is a definite “Yes”. trillion dollars.

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Ethics in Procurement – Simple, but Not Always Easy

Logistics Bureau

Your Italian company is negotiating the supply of aerospace products to a government in Asia. Your contacts in that government insist that your company also buys goods or services from another supplier in the country of that government. The government client insists on the same conditions. This is true.