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What are Reverse Logistics?

Logistics Bureau

However, remember that products or subassemblies that never made it out of the factory may need to travel backwards one or more stages along the supply chain. On the other hand, a very high-end fashion company might insist that all excess inventory was returned to the factory for recycling, rather than see its brand in low budget shops.

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Shortages are Affecting the Chemical Industry

Trinity Logistics

According to a June survey of 84 National Association of Chemical Distributors, nearly 85 percent of distributors report at least one imported item as out-of-stock. Plastics make every kind of product imaginable — from food packaging, appliances, smartphones, and car parts to exercise equipment and roller skates.

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What is Supply Chain Resilience?

GlobalTranz

Throughout the pandemic, factories were shut down due to COVID-19 infected employees and truck drivers and warehouse workers were idled as well. In a survey commissioned by GlobalTranz, 59% of supply chain decision-makers reported being concerned about not having the proper workforce to meet customer demand. Overall, U.S.

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BD Achieves End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

I could understand how trade data would allow the solution to detect potential suppliers in the extended supply chain, but not how the solution would know that it was the supplier’s factory in Xian China – as opposed to Tianjin – that was the source for a component that eventually ended up in a product.

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New UK Hyundai Importer Wins Midlands Deal

Logistics Business Magazine

After a comprehensive procurement exercise Telford based masonry manufacturer, Besblock, purchased a 70D-9, 7,000kgs diesel forklift truck from Compact Fork Truck Sales Manager, Greg Silvers. We’re pleased to officially join forces with Hyundai and excited for the new opportunities this creates.”.

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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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Reverse Logistics: Who Does it Well?

Logistics Bureau

However, remember that products or subassemblies that never made it out of the factory may need to travel backwards one or more stages along the supply chain. On the other hand, a very high-end fashion company might insist that all excess inventory was returned to the factory for recycling, rather than see its brand in low budget shops.