Highlighting the logistics challenge faced by Wal-Mart in China

October 26, 2006 by SwizStick  
Filed under 3PL, Supply Chain Management

….over at Asia Logistics Wrap:

One of the factors affecting transportation decisions is of course the type of product being carried. Perishables require another level of sophistication–a continuously controlled environment along the supply chain from supplier to customer that involves not only temperature controlled facilities and transportation, but also a rigorous inspection process to maintain quality requirements.

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