Logistics Providers Adapt Services to Shifting Demand

Topics:
Inventory Management,
Logistics Planning,
Warehousing and Storage
Tags:
Business Operations,
Globalization,
Keller International Publishing,
Logistics,
Logistics Provider,
Management,
Strategy,
Supply Chain
Source:
SupplyChainBrain.com

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Overview: Changing market dynamics, particularly globalization of manufacturing and sourcing, are impacting the types of value-added services customers want from third-party logistics providers. The definition of "Value-added" can be a moving target, however. Many services that used to fall into that category - things like kitting, sequencing and repackaging - have become more or less embedded in standard warehouse offerings.

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Format: HTML | Date: Jul 2006 | Pages: 8


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