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

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A key test came when Shamir had to shut down its European distribution center in Portugal for two months to introduce a new warehouse management system (WMS). Global prescription lens maker Shamir Optical needed to restructure its distribution network following a merger and re-privatization.

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Emma – The Sleep Company Selects ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software to Support Growth

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In France, the new centralized supply chain planning approach encompasses 500 SKUs within 10 product groups, two warehouses, suppliers from Europe and various sales channels such as the company’s online shop, external marketplaces, and external retailers. In 2020, the company achieved a turnover of EUR 405 million (USD 494.7

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The Rise of Logistics Technology in E-Commerce

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Huge warehouses are being built to house an infinitely higher number of products. Logistics providers focus on revamping existing business models to create a productive, cost-savings oriented environment, explains Ricard Coelho of TAS Portugal S. Logistics technologies are changing how modern retailers operate.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

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directly from their suppliers, from their own warehouse or even from a retail store). Norfolk Island. Northern Mariana Islands. Palestinian Territory, Occupied. Papua New Guinea. Philippines. Puerto Rico. Russian Federation. Saint Helena. Saint Kitts and Nevis. Saint Lucia. Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Saint Vincent and The Grenadines.

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Talent development essential for supply chain leaders

Supply Chain Movement

Managing factories and warehouses with a lot of employees demands leadership skills focused on routine, whereas connecting departments and supply chain partners actually requires creativity. It’s difficult to find leaders with skills in both those areas. Norfolk Island. Northern Mariana Islands. Palestinian Territory, Occupied. Philippines.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

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Globally, warehousing is outsourced by 67%. In comparison, according to Fraunhofer Institute, warehousing is outsourced by 54% in Germany, which is the largest logistics market in Europe. Norfolk Island. Northern Mariana Islands. Palestinian Territory, Occupied. Papua New Guinea. Philippines. Puerto Rico. Russian Federation.

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

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Expertise: Agile Project Management, Lean Implementation in Warehouse, Supply Chain Simulation & Modelling, Warehouse Management Systems, Inventory Management, Business Intelligence (Power BI, Tableau, Google Data Studio), Advanced Excel Skills, warehouse management. Maryna Trepova Location: Portugal/Remote Rating: 0/5.0