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How to Build a Cost-to-Serve Model

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Growth of More Than 10 Percent Expected for Cold Chain in India

The Indian cold chain sector, which is currently grappling with such issues concerning the quality of food products and food safety maintenance has realized the necessity of faster development, and could grow at the rate of 10 percent to 15 percent per annum in the next five to 10 years, according to Arvind Surange, chief consultant and proprietor, ACR Project Consultants Pvt. Ltd.

As Transportation Costs Rise, So Does Interest in Reducing Packaging or Even the Size of Product

Densification is the process of reducing product size (volume or weight) while maintaining or increasing its value. This is not a new trend. In fact, it is a tenet of good supply chain management and logistics, according to a four-part blog series published by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics.

Study Finds Shoppers' Satisfaction Up, But Retailers Need to Invest More in Technology

The seventh annual Holiday Shopping Study from Motorola Solutions Inc. finds that overall in-store satisfaction has grown 23 percent in the last six years. Meanwhile, satisfaction with the checkout process and the availability of store associates has increased 32 percent and 23 percent, respectively, since 2008. Retailers need to continue to offer choice and options to shoppers across all channels - online, in-store and mobile. Shoppers also reported a dramatic increase in use of their smartphones for shopping-related activities including mobile couponing.

Trucking's Hours-of-Service Rest Rules Could Mean Higher Consumer Costs, Study Finds

New federal regulations mandating rest time for truckers could mean increased costs for consumers, according to study from the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

High-tech Manufacturers Not Fully Utilizing Capabilities of ERP Systems, Survey Finds

The majority of high-tech manufacturers are limited in utilizing their modern enterprise resource planning solutions and understanding how technology innovation can drive greater customer experience, according to a survey conducted by IDC Manufacturing Insights.

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F.S. Mackenzie Opens Office in Vladivostok, Russia

International freight forwarder F.S. Mackenzie has opened an office in Vladivostok, its sixth in Russia.

APL Logistics Opens Brokerage Office in Laredo, Texas

APL Logistics has opened its first customs brokerage office in Laredo, Tex., in partnership with its subsidiary Carmichael International Service.

The 20th Annual Survey of Third-Party Logistics Provider CEOs

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Using Data to Mitigate Risk and Build Supply Chain Resiliency

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Views from a Young Supply Chain Professional and Recognized "Emerging Leader"

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Parts Tracking Database Introduced for Automotive Supply Chain

A federal border patrol initiative sparked by 9/11 terrorism may lead to an automotive industry breakthrough in mapping its complex supply chain. The Automotive Industry Action Group of suburban Detroit is launching a new Web-based database for identifying the physical movement of finished goods, parts and materials through the automotive supply chain.

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