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ThankX Delivery Services!

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In 2012, Colon branched out into another venture by becoming a franchisee with Los Taxes Franchise Corp., Inspiration and success are; however, by no means new to Colon – with an impressive, multi-faceted resume. opening multiple offices to serve the Philadelphia and South Jersey area.

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The Amazon Effect is the New Walmart Effect!

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Retailers are forced to lower prices, optimize their systems and processes, and reduce profit margins in favor of competition; meanwhile, Amazon continues its trek toward dominance. First coined in 2012 by Steve Weinberg, this is the Amazon Effect.

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McDonald’s Supply Chain Challenge: Switching from Frozen to Fresh Burgers!

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The chain has lost 500 milion restaurant visits since 2012, according to CIPS, as customers have flocked to more fast-casual alternatives. The brand has taken a hit, and now the company is relying on its prodigious Supply Chain to innovate and turn things around.

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DIM Weight Pricing Explained!

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Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) figures show a large jump in the volume of freight shipped between 2012 and 2015. As eCommerce sales grow each year, this space will get even tighter. BTS predictions for 2045 show a huge increase in shipping. The zone represents the distance the package will travel.

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IKEA’s IWAY Lessons For Procurement!

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They were able to locate key suppliers, leverage those relationships, and (with the combination of technological advancements) ultimately reduce their supplier base to about 1000 suppliers by 2012. Everyone grows together when an organization decides to focus in on quality supplier relationship management.

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IKEA’s IWAY Has Lessons For Every Procurement Team!

Supply Chain Game Changer

They were able to locate key suppliers, leverage those relationships, and (with the combination of technological advancements) ultimately reduce their supplier base to about 1000 suppliers by 2012. Everyone grows together when an organization decides to focus in on quality supplier relationship management.