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Potential Efficiency Improvements: Vehicle Efficiency in Businesses

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Vehicle efficiency is a critical factor for businesses operating trucks. This blog post explores various strategies that can significantly improve vehicle efficiency in truck operations. biodiesel) These alternative fuels offer environmental benefits and can contribute to improved vehicle efficiency. increase in fuel efficiency.

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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

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In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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Enhancing Logistical Efficiency: Strategies for Improvement

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This article explores key strategies for enhancing logistical efficiency and thus improving profitability and reducing cost. Logistical Efficiency in Sourcing, Distribution, and Delivery Local Sourcing: While offering potential environmental benefits, local sourcing introduces complexities like smaller vehicle sizes and less-than-full loads.

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Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS): A Golden Opportunity for the Supply Chain Industry

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The Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with even greater potential ahead. SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.

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CPO Spotlight: Magdalena Shakallis

Procurement Heads

For Procurement Heads ’ latest CPO Spotlight, Magdalena spoke with Rupert Gaster about why she chose to complement her procurement career with end-to-end supply chain roles and what drives her curiosity. It is rare to see senior procurement leaders with such a variety of end-to-end supply chain experiences.

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Intelligent IBP – a new role for supply chain planners

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In this blog : a new role for supply chain planners. Similar to the continuous automation of physical assets in the supply chain over the last 100 years, we’ve now reached the era where the knowledge worker will be augmented or automated by a machine. Supply chain planners and IBP teams will not escape this evolution.

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Corporate Social Responsibility — Everything You Should Know

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For example, switching to energy-efficient equipment and reducing packaging on consumer packaged goods can help you save money in the long run. . Starbucks launched its first report on sustainability in 2002 that aims to become as well-known for its CSR initiatives as much as their products. Lego’s sustainability initiatives.

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