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How Procter & Gamble is thriving on supply chain complexity

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There are extremely long distances between some transportation hubs. These and many other variables mean GDM needed extra supply chain resilience and flexibility to combat more extreme “bullwhip effect” consequences, like over- and under-stocking, transportation bottlenecks and cash flow issues.

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Supply Chain Planning in Emerging Markets: Four Points to Remember

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Joseph Ludorf, executive director of supply chain at our pharmaceutical customer Cipla Medpro describes their situation this way, “When it comes to transporting medicine, there are strict requirements for each product with regards to temperature control and the type of vehicles in which each can be transported.

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Supply Chain Leadership Driving Industry 4.0 & Resilience During Crisis – LogiSYM July 2020

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Can received his PhD from Brunel University London, UK; MSc from University of Warwick, UK; and BSc from Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus. Dr. Nicolas Hubbard is Director of Programmes in the Faculty of Transport and Logistics at Muscat University. Can is accessible via ceksoz@muscatuniversity.edu.om. Dr. Nicolas Hubbard.

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Turkey Earthquake: Key Industries, Exports, and Sites Impacted

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In total 15 countries were affected including Syria (which also declared a state of emergency), Cyprus, Lebanon, Jourdan, Palestine, Egypt, Southern Cyprus, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Georgia, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia.

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FedEx Announces New March 2022 International Shipping Surcharges

Intelligent Audit

Connect with Intelligent Audit to let the experts deal with the nuances of transportation cost management while you focus on your other priorities. 3 All LAC except Mexico and Puerto Rico. 4 All LAC except Mexico, Puerto Rico, and St. Virgin Islands). 15 All of Europe except Vatican City. 20 All LAC except Mexico and Puerto Rico.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

To anticipate and respond to high customer demand, a modern Transportation Management System (TMS) needs to optimize inventory allocation. Deviations that occur during transportation execution are not necessarily approved immediately. Christmas Island. Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Cook Islands.

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

Goods have to be transported across the globe and across the neighbourhood. Goods have to be transported across the globe and delivered to different destinations – from congested cities to remote, rural areas. The main challenge in logistics is an increasing complexity of trade-offs in transport planning. Christmas Island.