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What are Reverse Logistics?

Logistics Bureau

Network analysis will be crucial for finding the best configuration of return centres, given factors like retail locations and transport facilities with backhaul possibilities. Speed will be an important factor. The faster a returned item moves through the system, the greater the net value that can be recovered.

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Large Shipping Losses Have Declined 38% over Past 10 Years

Material Handling and Logistics

In 2017 the downward trend of large shipping losses continued, according to a new survey, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty's (AGCS) Safety & Shipping Review. and China conducting naval exercises. Looking at the past decade the decline was 38% globally. Last year saw two major collisions between U.S.

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

Blue Grace Logistics

For this, IBM and NRF surveyed 1,900 retail and consumer products company executives across 23 countries. The survey revealed that “intelligent automation capabilities help increase the annual revenue growth by up to 10 percent”. However, like with all new things, there’s a need to exercise caution.

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7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth greater than the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. The success of your business is inextricably linked to the performance of your supply chain.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Now for those statistics I mentioned.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The Rise of Enterprise Mobility in Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

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

Logistics Bureau

The Path to Cost Reduction: Following a SCOR supply chain benchmarking exercise, AGCO decided to approach its cost reduction and efficiency goals by blending new technology—in the form of a globally integrated transport management system (TMS)—with a commitment to form a partnership with a suitably capable 3PL provider. Procurement analysis.