eyefortransport Weekly Newsletter 11th July 2013
Kimberly-Clark supply chain transformation; Big data; 2 industry acquisitions; Logistics and the Humanitarian challenge
Two great articles to share from Lora Cecere today on Big Data and one about Kimberly-Clark’s supply chain transformation. There is also an interesting piece on how logistics is playing such an important role in many humanitarian efforts. Lastly, there is news about two recent acquisitions, which shows that M&A activity is still very strong in the industry.
Regards,
Chris Saynor
CEO, eyefortransport
News This Week:
Kimberly-Clark: A Demand-Driven Leader
Article by Lora Cecere from Supply Chain Shaman; published on July 11th 2013
Logistics industry rises to the humanitarian challenge
By Nicholas Rutherford, Event Director, AidEx
Welcome In The Big Data Opportunity
Article by Lora Cecere from Supply Chain Shaman; published on July 9th 2013
DSV - DSV acquires Ontime Logistics AS
DSV has signed an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Ontime Logistics AS, which has activities in Norway, Sweden and Denmark
Supply Chain Solutions acquires International Business Unit of England Logistics
Acquisition gives Supply Chain Solutions a global presence and creates seamless approach to supply chain management
Content This Week: Life Sciences Supply Chain Trends – Share Your Thoughts
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