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

Logistics Viewpoints

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. There are Also Commercial Reasons. The Road to Agility and Resilience.

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Omni-Channel Fulfillment is Key for the Holiday Season

Logistics Viewpoints

Instead, it is a combination of solutions that allow an organization to fulfill orders received from multiple channels through a variety of channels. The key component is to fulfill the orders through the most efficient channel for both the consumer and company. ARC’s definition of omni-channel fulfillment is end-delivery centric.

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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. 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. Understanding the Need Transparency.

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Eco-Friendly Packaging + Shipping Materials for Ecommerce Orders

Ship Monk

And if you answered no to these questions and are an ecommerce business owner, definitely keep reading because profits and planet preservation can go hand in hand! Don’t worry though, there’s no need to choose between being eco-friendly and ensuring your ecommerce orders make it safely to your customers. What is Eco-Friendly Packaging?

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Eco-Friendly Packaging + Shipping Materials for Ecommerce Orders

Ship Monk

And if you answered no to these questions and are an ecommerce business owner, definitely keep reading because profits and planet preservation can go hand in hand! Don’t worry though, there’s no need to choose between being eco-friendly and ensuring your ecommerce orders make it safely to your customers. What is Eco-Friendly Packaging?

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Getting Away from Excel Spreadsheets: A Project Logistics Case Study

Talking Logistics

Almost by definition, every project is different — different suppliers, different materials and components, different locations and product flows, and different requirements and constraints. Hennecke oversees from a logistics perspective are mostly engineered-to-order systems, with suppliers and end-customers around the world.

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Case Study: Mitsubishi EDiA Electric Forklift On a Roll

Logistics Business Magazine

Based on that experience ESP ordered three new Mitsubishi EDiA EX 3-tonne 4-wheel FB30N counterbalance trucks. Rob Smith concluded: “It has definitely been beneficial to switch to electric. The post Case Study: Mitsubishi EDiA Electric Forklift On a Roll appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Flexibility and variety.