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Mission of American Logistics Aid Network Continues, Interim President Pledges
The American Logistics Aid Network, which coordinates logistics services providers to provide support in disaster relief efforts, is continuing despite the recent death of ALAN president Jock Menzies.
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SaaS vs. Traditional TMS: Two Factors to Consider
Extensive networks and continuous improvements are just two reasons you may want to consider a SaaS transportation management system.
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Usefulness of That Retail Customer Information You've Collected Is Imperiled
You know all that CRM data you've been so lovingly collecting from loyalty programs, special offers, POS systems and any other way you could find to gather shopper information? It's about to be put at risk by a data broker - and not in the way you expected.
Technology Manufacturer Increases Customer Service While Delivering Profitability
Challenge: This leading commercial electronics manufacturer needed to contain costs and increase performance while remaining focused on its core business of printing and imaging technology. This was a challenged due to the changing transportation environment.
Pool Distribution Slashes Distribution Costs for Candy Manufacturer
Challenge: A major marketer of candy and entertainment products has a national customer base but lacked the volume to ship customer orders in full truckloads from its East Coast facilities. The challenge: bring down freight costs to compete in a hyper-competitive market.
Grocery Cooperative Improves Distribution to Member Supermarket Chains
Challenge: A large retail grocery cooperative depends on outsourced logistics services to meet the needs of its member-owners - grocery retail chains - for fast, accurate and efficient distribution.
AmerisourceBergen Kicks Off 10-Year Distribution Agreement to Supply Pharmaceuticals to Walgreens
AmerisourceBergen has launched a planned 10-year relationship to distribute pharmaceuticals to more than 8,100 Walgreens locations across the country.
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Quality, Performance, Speed-to-Market Drive Growth of Batch Management Software
Increased importance to quality, production performance, business system integration, and increased regulations on food and drug safety are fueling the growth in the batch management software (BMS) market. Global economic conditions and countries with increasingly troublesome fiscal conditions and policies are impacting regional growth patterns.
Canadian Supply Chain Management Group Makes Its Debut
The Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA), Canada's largest association for supply chain professionals, has officially launched. Representing nearly 8000 members working in all facets of the supply chain, SCMA is the country's principle source for education, training, professional development and networking in the field.
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Seaport Terminal Operators Actively Scanning for Acquisitions, Portfolio Expansions, Survey Finds
Drewry's Annual Review of Global Container Terminals Operators shows that PSA International, Hutchison Ports, APM Terminals and DP World remain the big four players in equity TEU and portfolio terms but with varying levels of activity.
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Global Demand Visibility Strengthens the Supply Chain
Challenge: A global pharmaceutical developer and manufacturer found its multiple, disconnected systems were impeding its visibility across its operations. In addition, each product line had individual forecasting needs, geographic demands and local processes. The problem became apparent when it would take 2 - 3 days to answer the CEO when asked how a particular product line was selling in a specific region. The company needed to standardize its demand planning processes and leverage consistent best practices.
24x7 Global Parts Support for Mission-Critical Medical Equipment Uptime
Challenge: Patient care is the utmost priority for our client providing sophisticated radiation therapy and radiosurgery tools and treatment systems in over 5,000 hospitals globally. Mission-critical service parts must be available with little advance warning. A decentralized approach created serious service disruptions and inconsistencies requiring global continuity.
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