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Why you should modernize your spare parts planning

ToolsGroup

Aftermarket parts is a big net margin producer for many manufacturers, and yet service levels and inventory in these operations are often woefully sub-optimized (See CapGemini statics above). There’s untapped cash and profits in your spare parts business. An extra 15% of margin is a big opportunity.

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Infographic: Taking the Pressure Off of Wholesale Distribution

ToolsGroup

Wholesale distributors are squeezed between manufacturers and their customers; facing increased competitive threats, escalating SKU counts and expanding ecommerce. Lubinski, founded in 1936, is Israel’s sole importer of Peugeot and Citroen vehicles and spare parts. ” – Supply Chain Manager, Gruppo Giovannini.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

These rising prices can cut into the profits of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who are reliant on this form of energy for powering their facilities. In terms of trade, these are not critical, single-sourced Tier 1 inputs needed in manufacturing. Natural gas has become increasingly important in generating electricity.

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Two Kinds of Supply Chain Risk and How to Prepare for Them

ToolsGroup

Here are three real life examples: Pharmaceutical manufacturer Cipla SA ’s automated, flexible supply chain proved resilient enough to provide cover for its small planning team. Automotive parts supplier Lubinski imports Citroen and Peugeot spare parts into Israel. A detailed account appears in Supply Chain Quarterly.

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Weaponized Supply Chains Make the Case for Supply Chain Visibility

Resilinc

Who Manufactured the Pagers and Radios? The hand-held radios, or walkie-talkies, are reportedly IC-V82 radios manufactured by the Japanese firm ICOM. According to Brussels-based military and security analyst Elijah Magnier , Israel would have needed access to the supply chain of the devices to embed an explosive trigger.

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ToolsGroup/Engage Alliances Summit 2023 Launches New Era for ToolsGroup and Its Global Partners 

ToolsGroup

Longest-Standing Partner: Awarded to Israel-based Rasner Logistic Software for its profound competence, partnership-driven attitude, and commitment to supply chain excellence. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty.

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5 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Make When Using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) with Ephraim Ausch

The Logistics of Logistics

We go from our client’s overseas manufacturing location via air, sea, and land to their warehouse, our warehouse, or to Amazon’s warehouse. [01:36] I attended high school in Monsey and Israel. Tactical is an end-to-end provider of supply chain logistics. 01:36] Tell us a little bit about your background.