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7 Distribution Operations Issues Highlighted in Industrial Distribution’s 68th Annual Survey

GlobalTranz

The results have been tabulated for the 68th annual Survey of Distribution Operations. This report is crucial in determining the direction in which the distribution business is headed. Consistency has always been at a premium in the distribution industry. Demographics. Objections, Direction, and Economics.

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Hurricane Milton Poses ‘Big Ripple Effect’ for Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

Port Everglades’ landside operations resumed Thursday morning and waterside operations are expected to resume Thursday, pending channel and berth damage surveys. Distribution centers are not open and current roadway conditions are unclear. Both ports are scheduled to reopen Friday, pending damage and safety assessments.

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Scenario Modeling Is Now Crucial for Supply Chain Network Design

AIMMS

Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. The y needed to assess if closing some of their distribution centers made sense from a cost stance. . Read on for common use cases. .

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Why Your Distribution Center Needs Flawless Cellular Connectivity

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from Michael Copeland, a Commercial Support Manager with Wilson Electronics who shows us why cellular connectivity is imperative to your distribution center. As a distribution center manager, you administer a critical link in the retail supply chain. Boost your distribution operations.

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In House Logistics vs. Outsourced Logistics: Big & Small Brands Alike are Targeting 3PL Services

GlobalTranz

examined all possible solutions and determined getting out of the distribution business and engaging a third party company to manage the distribution center would be the best option. The new distribution center will enable JBI to better manage our current volume and position us for future growth.” Benefits of a 3PL.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] 3 Core Supply Chain Management Trends Gearing Up to Change SCM Forever

GlobalTranz

Jabil sponsored a global Dimensional Research survey to capture hard data on current experiences, challenges and trends with the supply chains of electronics manufacturing companies. The Rise of Distributed Manufacturing and 7 Advantages over Traditional Manufacturing. Distributed Manufacturing’ is the future of manufacturing.

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Penske Logistics to Participate in CSCMP Webinar to Discuss Third-Party Logistics Study

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Logistics senior vice president of global sales Joe Carlier will join a panel of experts in a May 21 webinar hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) on the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study. Please click here to register. Please note: The study is forward looking and was published in September 2019.