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Driving the Mission with Graig Morin

The Logistics of Logistics

He has spent countless hours studying the industry and all of its workings. About Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America is an American nonprofit organization established in 2007 by wreath producer Morrill Worcester, assisted by veterans and truckers.

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3 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The following three mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies which have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. In fact, during 2007 and 2008, Starbucks leadership began to have serious doubts about the company’s ability to supply its 16,700 outlets.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. In fact, during 2007 and 2008, Starbucks leadership began to have severe doubts about the company’s ability to supply its 16,700 outlets.

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Back to Basics in 2007 - 3PL Defined

Blog on Log

3PL Partnerships Are Growing According to a 2005 Cap Gemini study, North American organizations planned to outsource 56% of their logistics expenditure by 2006 – 2008, with Western Europe planning 81% and Asia-Pacific 60%. Good luck in all of your 2007 endeavors! More later this January!

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China Leads RFID Utilization

Blog on Log

A massive national identification card program will allow China to leap forward this year as the world’s largest market for radio frequency identification devices, or RFID, by value, according to a new industry study. The study, compiled by IDTechEx, found that China would account for the largest single portion, $1.96

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E-Commerce Sales Continue to Grow, Changing Trucking Operations

Penske Move Ahead

retail sales to more than 9%, reflecting a 3,000% increase in e-commerce sales, according to a study by the American Transportation Research Institute. between 2007 and 2016 compared to 4.4% A study by Emarsys reported that online retail growth year-over-year increased 118% in the week leading up to May 3 as consumers stayed home.

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The Growing Skills Gap & How Vocational Training Can Help to Shrink It

GlobalTranz

As explained by Lauren Weber of The Wall Street Journal, this is part of what makes vocational programs attractive to students, especially those who may not have the time or financial resources available to complete a traditional course of study. . Vocational Programs Encourage the Development of Apprenticeship Programs Among Youth.