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Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value

Logistics Viewpoints

Moreover, this exercise might need to be repeated several times depending on how the war proceeds. Do we have a demand forecasting tool in place and, if so, how good is that forecast? What are the accepted lead times in the industry? Their time frame was short and resources limited.

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5 Reasons How RFPs Help in Selecting the Right Logistics Technology Platform For Your Enterprise-Level Business

Locus

Enter the Request for Proposal (RFP): a strategic tool that goes beyond mere vendor selection. Speaking of brand recognition, companies that are trusted by industry experts like Gartner are organizations worth shortlisting while sending RFPs. How to resolve this conundrum? How important is customization of the solution?

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Intelligent Automation, the Future of Supply Chain. Is the Logistics Industry Ready?

Blue Grace Logistics

According to a study conducted by IBM and National Retail Federation (NRF), the retail and consumer goods industry is designating intelligent automation, also known as artificial intelligence, as the future of supply chain. However, like with all new things, there’s a need to exercise caution. What more is required?

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ShipMonk Summits Enhance 3PL Mindsets

Ship Monk

In the fulfillment industry where increasing demand, geographical obstacles, rising costs, and complex supply chains are more temperamental than a Jack Russell Terrier hyped up on sugar, it is vital that 3PL team members are on the same page. Teamwork makes the dream work. Enhanced Company Culture and Client Relations.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Surviving Business Start Up Stress & How to Deal With It

GlobalTranz

Exercise is the best stress relief strategy out there. Even if you just exercise for 20 minutes, three times a week you will notice that symptoms of stress are reversed. Exercise not just improves your physical body but gives you a mental edge. Highly recommend! . Burn stress off at the end of the day.

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Improving the Driver Experience using Technology with Joshua Walls

The Logistics of Logistics

We developed our phone app as a tool to help truck drivers find safe and secure parking. Living a healthy lifestyle – finding affordable, healthy food, exercise. There are real quality of life issues that must be addressed or the industry will continue to have a driver shortage. Joshua, please introduce yourself.

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Bottom Line: What is the ROI of Supply Chain Network Design Software?

AIMMS

One in the pharmaceuticals industry and another in consumer hi-tech products. While businesses differ in complexity and size, for this exercise we extrapolated based on these $7.5Bn baselines. The benefits modeled become considerable and reach the high tens of millions with logistics intensive industries, such as pharma and high-tech.