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LIFE SUPPLY How Atul Agarwal, Associate General Manager (Supply-Chain), Dabur India Ltd., runs a lean supply-chain for its over 300 products.
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And The Twain Shall Meet Two events, the SCLC's summit on private equity in logistics sector, and M+R Spedag's acquisition of PL Shipping & Logistics, were the highlights of the month.
24 Cover story the Chain Is the Link
Running a complex supply-chain, not to mention managing over 300 products could deter even the most dauntless. For Atul Agarwal, AGM (SupplyChain), Dabur India, it is all in a day's work.
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Measure For Measure Companies employ workforce based on the amount of work they perceive. But is the workforce gainfully utilized at all times? Calculating a time and motion study can help.
A tête-à-tête with Christopher Ong, VP- Business Development, for DHL Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), on its GoGreen initiatives and progress.
38 Feature Making Waves The advancements made by India in the telecom industry have placed it on a high growth trajectory. The breakneck speed of operations have put people employed in this sector on their toes, in terms of bringing in change or adapting to changes.
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Selecting Your Warehouse's Location With costs exploding in the market, the location of a warehouse is crucial for an organization’s profitability. With the sophisticated tools available today, a distribution network can be optimized.
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Books, Journals, Blogs, Technology, C-Profile, and Solutions - a look at what's new in and for the supply chain industry.
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