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Wal-Mart and Logistics: An Infographic

How does Wal-Mart handle its logistics? Take a look at this infographic and see why logistics is such a strength for Wal-Mart.  

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Can Car Manufacturers Sell Direct and Bypass Dealers?

Tesla Motors is a U.S.-based manufacturer of upscale high-performance electric cars. As it notes at its Web site: “The Tesla Roadster hit the streets in early 2008 as a car with no equal. Four years later, over 2,300 Roadsters drive emissions-free … Continue reading

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The Retail Supply Chain: What’s Ahead

As we know, retail supply chains are getting more geographically dispersed and more complex. So what’s ahead in this area? Integrated Solutions for Retailers recently a published report on this topic: “The retail supply chain is becoming worldwide, from sourcing … Continue reading

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