Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2020

Brian Reed, VP Global Supply Chain Optimization at GEODIS, discusses procurement in the digital age. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] Procurement in the Digital Age appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Brian Reed, VP Global Supply Chain Optimization at GEODIS, discusses procurement in the digital age.

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Optimal Sourcing Procurement Video Digital 78

GoShip Blog

JANUARY 12, 2020

How returns affect online sales? With the growth of e-commerce, retailers have faced a new obstacle: returns. There’s no surprise that e-commerce stores handle way more returns than brick and mortar stores. When you choose items in the physical store, there’s no problem with size, fit, and material. However, it gets way more complicated online. That’s why e-commerce returns account for 30% of general sales, which is three times more then the return rate in brick and mortar stores.

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Reverse logistics Handling Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 52

Commercial Carrier Journal

JANUARY 12, 2020

“Tips from the pros” is a quarterly contribution from past-recipients of CCJ‘s annual Technology and Maintenance Career Leadership Award. A different recipient will be featured each quarter this year, sharing their challenges, experience and knowledge in the field. Maverick Transportation is an irregular route carrier and we rarely see all our trucks.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2020

Over 100 employees at Prologis RFI DIRFT in Rugby have signed up to a new commuter scheme, thanks to an innovative partnership with ‘app-based’ smart transportation start-up, Zeelo. Each day, an average of 40-50 workers at the logistics park use a premium bus service, transporting them directly to their workplace from a choice of six pick-up points between Leicester and Rugby.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Picking Examples Magazine 36

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