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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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To optimize operations, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact, a multifaceted approach is required. 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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Potential Efficiency Improvements: Vehicle Efficiency in Businesses

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LPG produces fewer harmful pollutants compared to diesel and offers similar performance (International Energy Agency, 2004). Biofuels, derived from renewable sources like plant materials, boast a lower carbon footprint while still being compatible with existing diesel engines (often in blends) (Khare & Sharma, 2003).

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The importance of diversity in AI isn’t opinion, it’s math

IBM Supply Chain Blog

” In an influential study, it was shown that diverse groups of low-ability problem solvers can outperform groups of high-ability problem solvers ( Hong & Page, 2004 ). Today, a tiny homogeneous group of people determine what data to use to train generative AI models, which is drawn from sources that greatly overrepresent English.

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S&OP, a vision for the future. The expert interview series #5

Supply Chain Trend

To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Niels van Hove from Supply Chain Trend interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. Supply Chain Trend will publish a weekly Q&A with these S&OP leaders. To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Supply Chain Trend interviewed a group of S&OP leaders.

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7 Trending Business Practices Disrupting Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Days and years went by, and eventually, the ’93 Ford Escort was living in the hybrid-dominated world of the year 2004. Time and technology had progressed, and there were a plethora of better alternatives on the market in 2004. Responsible Sourcing. Subscribe Here!

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Will the New Tax Bill Bring Overseas Profits Back Home?

Supply Chain Brain

Passage of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 allowed U.S. In theory, the money could be put to work building new factories, increasing output and hiring more American workers. But the results from previous tax holidays have not been encouraging. multinationals to repatriate foreign profits at a tax rate of 5.25 The law enriched the U.S.