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The Definition of Transparency

Blue Grace Logistics

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. So in order to begin understanding transparency in the supply chain, we first need to define it.

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34th Annual Salary Survey: Salary growth slows, tasks soar

247 Customs Broker

More than 500 qualified respondents to our “34th Annual Salary Survey” report that their salaries moved up only incrementally last year. This year’s survey again draws the most feedback from successful logistics managers who have been climbing the executive ladder for some time. Respondents reflect. There’s never a dull moment.”.

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How Corona has Changed Shopping Behaviour

Forto

But shopping online proved difficult for many German customers — a good 70% of those surveyed reported unsatisfactory search results and shortcomings in product descriptions, among other things. This is because six out of ten consumers surveyed want to maintain their changed shopping behavior and order online more often.

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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. Alex Zhong, Director Product Marketing at GEP.

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Have You Missed the Most Valuable Aspect of Your Transportation Management System (TMS)?

Talking Logistics

Those are the main questions I discussed with Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Services at Descartes Systems Group , during a recent episode of Talking Logistics. Spending, and the intent to spend, is definitely up,” says Chris. “In State of TMS market. Is demand for TMS increasing?

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Types of MEWPs: The Complete Guide

Conger

MEWPs are now classified according to Group and Type. There are Group A and Group B MEWPs, as well as Types 1, 2, and 3. There are now two main ways to classify MEWPs: By group. MEWP Classification By Group. A MEWP’s group is determined by its platform location with regard to the tipping line. Why exactly?

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Home delivery: one size does not fit all

Logistics Business Magazine

Parcel Mentality : Typical parcel deliveries are fast, but not necessarily time definite at the point of purchase. Half said that they were quite/very interested in grouping orders for delivery on a specific day of the week (50%) or when the retailer had deliveries in the area (47%).