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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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Top 10 Transportation Challenges and Solutions Identified in Research

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Solution: Route optimization software: Utilizing software that optimizes delivery routes can minimize travel distances and improve vehicle fill rates, even with smaller loads [1]. Solutions: Route optimization: Using technology to optimize delivery routes reduces travel time and fuel consumption.

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Supply Chain Collaboration – The New Way to Drive Value!

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Supply chain collaboration is a hot topic today and no wonder: companies that collaborate effectively across the supply chain have enjoyed dramatic reductions in inventories and costs, together with improvements in speed, service levels, and customer satisfaction. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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The Supplier Management Secret Recipe

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Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement is one of the sole functions in an organization that can truly implement and realizes quality and sustainability initiatives in the line; considering procurement’s ability to impact the global supply chain network at the supplier level. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Is COVID-19 the New Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Digitalization?

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At the same time, companies are dealing with erratic customer behavior and badly disrupted supply chains. Why COVID-19 is Driving Supply Chain Digitalization. In 2019 MHI and Deloitte published their report “Elevating Supply Chain Digital Consciousness”. The Benefits of Supply Chain Digitalization.

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FSMA Rules Make 2016 ‘Year of the TMS’ for Food Shippers

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Major media outlets have reported on several outbreaks of food-borne illnesses traced back to Chipotle restaurants, also resulting in scores of people sickened after having eaten foods prepared using the locally-sourced organic products for which the ‘Fresh-Mex’ brand is known. _.

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Cryptocurrencies Beyond Bitcoin! (Infographic)

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Network Optimization – What are your Success Criteria? Ever since it made its appearance in 2010, Bitcoin has been the de facto standard of cryptocurrencies , leading people to make the erroneous assumption that it is the only type of cryptocurrency. Infographic) appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.