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

Logistics Viewpoints

While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, agility and resilience must be taken to an entirely new level post pandemic. The definition of agility and resilience will continue to evolve. There are Also Commercial Reasons. The Road to Agility and Resilience.

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Supply Chain Basics with Jason Miller

The Logistics of Logistics

His primary research stream examines firms’ logistics operations, with an emphasis on studying motor carrier safety, productivity, pricing dynamics, and driver turnover. The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Supply Chain Mobility & How it is Creating More Efficient Manufacturing Productivity

GlobalTranz

How often do you hear the term, “productivity in manufacturing?” Today we will talk about how supply chain mobility will aid in this pursuit, but first let's take a look at what it means to manufacturers. Each of these definitions applies to a manufacturer’s ability to produce a surplus of a product.

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The Definition of Transparency

Blue Grace Logistics

As it is with most problems there is a lack of a clear and concise definition, according to an MIT study which conducted a survey of the apparel industry only to find wildly different results. The study showed that consumers place a higher value in a company that can prove the ethical treatment of their workers.

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LastMile Dialogues: Maximizing unit economics to unlock last mile efficiencies

Locus

Unlock insights on how Bukalapak is leading Indonesia’s e-commerce market with last-mile excellence Watch the Webinar E-commerce and online purchasing to lead CEP growth The CEP industry will continue to grow robustly in the coming years, as is reflected in worldwide trends. billion in 2020.

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Top Ecommerce Trends for 2024

Ship Monk

If your ecommerce brand hasn’t explored other sales channels, you are definitely missing out. Brands that allow consumers to purchase without leaving the social platform they’re on have an advantage over brands that don’t, but only if consumers can easily navigate the product catalog and checkout process.

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Case Study: Mitsubishi EDiA Electric Forklift On a Roll

Logistics Business Magazine

Based in Worcestershire, ESP is the UK’s leading independent manufacturer and supplier of disposable tissue products. Rob Smith, Head of Purchasing at ESP, explains: “We produce in excess of 200,000 cases of finished product a month. Rob Smith concluded: “It has definitely been beneficial to switch to electric.