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Optimise Your Inbound and Outbound Logistics to Increase Profitability

15 Apr 2021

Robust inbound and outbound logistics are vital to the success of a business. These processes impact production, profits, and consumer experience. There is much competition in getting the logistics right, and the costs of not perfecting these processes can be varying. Putting the right steps in place will aid your business with achieving competitive advantage and profitable results.

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Marketing and Advertising: DIFFERENCES AND DEFINITIONS

08 Apr 2021

How many times have we heard of marketing and advertising? A lot right? In reality many of us do not make any distinction between the two concepts. As if they were the same when they are not. It is important to be clear about the difference to better understand what each area can contribute to your company's strategy.

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Six Considerations When Building Warehouses

25 Mar 2021

Whether you’re into wholesale, distribution, or retail, warehousing or storage is a crucial aspect of your business operations. You have plenty of options when building warehouses. Of course, you want something durable, long-lasting, and accessible. So, check out the following considerations when building warehouses so that you can choose the best specifications for your new storage facility.

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Chaos in the Suez Canal for the global supply chain

24 Mar 2021

The Suez Canal, one of the world's most crucial shipping routes has become a floating 'ship-park', with traffic in both directions blocked after a 400m long container ship ran aground on Tuesday 23rd March. According to its operator, the MV Ever Given was battling high winds and low visibility when it got stuck in the waterway.

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A Guide to Proactive Supply Chain Management

19 Mar 2021

Over the past year, almost all of us have learnt that our businesses have limitations. Those that have fared the best over this challenging time are those who have been flexible and adopted a proactive approach to overcome difficulties. Read on expert guidance on proactive supply chain management to achieve great results in your supply chain.

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How to Source Hard to Find Components

18 Mar 2021

All OEMs and CEMs are dependent on a reliable source of components to be able to run their operations effectively. This is why it can be so disruptive when, for whatever reason, components become hard to source. Here is an expert guide on how to successfully source hard to find components.

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