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This Week in Logistics News (November 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic followed by supply chain disruptions around the world has sparked a resurgence of companies bringing sourcing and manufacturing back to the United States or closer to U.S. Companies are coping with rising costs to source and produce goods in China and other Asian locales.

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Is Logistics Outsourcing Right for Your Company?

Supply Chain Movement

From local truck transportation to global supply chain management systems, from produce sourcing to consulting based on practical experience to outsourcing, C.H. Trinidad and Tobago. Integrated technology gathers data from all parts of the supply chain and provides full visibility to orders and costs. Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

By consolidating at the source, several shipments can be combined into one, thereby reducing the number of shipments even before the shipments arrive at the Logistics Service Provider (LSP). Trinidad and Tobago. A TMS with inventory allocation enables shippers to monitor shipments down to the package level. Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

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10 questions about the benefits of S&OP for your organisation

Supply Chain Movement

However, there must be consensus within the organisation about definitions and the right source of information for important reports. Trinidad and Tobago. S&OP fosters clear and unambiguous communication and this strengthens teamwork. Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Switzerland. Syrian Arab Republic. Taiwan, Province of China. Tajikistan.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

Trinidad and Tobago. The sourcing department is challenged by increasing compliancy issues. Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Switzerland. Syrian Arab Republic. Taiwan, Province of China. Tajikistan. Tanzania, United Republic of. Timor-leste. Turkmenistan. Turks and Caicos Islands. United Arab Emirates. United Kingdom. United States.

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Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

Trinidad and Tobago. Sourcing from far-flung countries such as China is leading to growing uncertainty about the actual supply of purchase orders. Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Switzerland. Syrian Arab Republic. Taiwan, Province of China. Tajikistan. Tanzania, United Republic of. Timor-leste. Turkmenistan. Turks and Caicos Islands.

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New: Global Trade Map 2016

Supply Chain Movement

The benefits of utilising modern-day FTAs include fewer customs duties, less red tape, access to public tenders, sourcing opportunities, investment opportunities and more transparent business conditions. Trinidad and Tobago. However, companies making use of an FTA must comply with the terms of the specific agreement. Switzerland.