Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2024

In an April 2015 Harvard Business Review article titled “There’s a Difference Between Cooperation and Collaboration,” Ron Ashkenas writes, “Having worked with hundreds of managers over the years, I’ve seen that very few admit to being poor collaborators, mostly because they mistake their cooperativeness for being collaborative.”

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As the authors of a July 2021 Boston Consulting Group article state, Read more The post Bringing Together Supply Chain and Logistics Collaboration with Business Networks appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. the important lessons learned from the past few years, especially those in response to the Covid pandemic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

One of my predictions within that article is that inflation will hinder supply chain resiliency efforts. I will describe in this article some ways in which carrying higher levels of inventory can be an efficient means of inventory and risk management in an inflationary environment. Inventory Costs and Risks.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2024

Here’s an excerpt from the BBC article: According to the group, who interviewed. Read more The post Saturday Night Live Skit About Fast Fashion: Would You Stop Buying It? appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 5, 2023

It can generate whole articles in just a few seconds. When the theme was specific, the engine did not have the correct data to generate a useful article. When the theme was broader and widely written about – like “sustainable supply chains,” the resulting article was excellent. Most forms of AI are prediction machines.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This article is from Descartes Systems Group and looks at how companies can reduce lead times with real-time data. In this article, we’ll focus on how you can operationally utilize estimated time of discharge (ETD) to improve lead times and enable better planning all along the supply chain. To read the full article, click HERE.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

This blog features excerpts from the Manufacturing Leadership Journal’s article, “ Leveraging Digital Twins to Accelerate the Journey to Factory of the Future. Read the full article in the Manufacturing Leadership Journal to learn more. For example, on how to secure business continuity.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Recently, work has been slower than usual, and I have not been traveling, so I have been writing an article daily. Forbes has a contest, and as a Forbes contributor, I have been competing to up my rankings (thanks for reading my articles). This comment is the genesis of this article. What did work?” He was right.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. In this article we will explore four factors that must be thoroughly evaluated. To read the full article, click HERE. Their picking accuracy actually increased to 100%.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

I provided a glimpse of the study content in an article in October that lists the top 20 warehouse automation suppliers , based on ARC’s estimates of 2021 revenues. Together, these two articles provide a substantial quantitative and qualitative overview of the global warehouse automation market. Plans for the 2.8

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Read the full article here to learn more about how to drive future-proof operations, the supporting manufacturing strategies, as well as for more resources on the topic.

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SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

. : A Replication Study of Operations Management Experiments in Management Science) took the initiative to examine the replicability of ten influential experimental articles. Their results were disturbing: only six articles were fully replicated, two were partially replicated, and two completely missed the mark.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This article is from Michael Balint at Solvoyo and looks at the fresh produce supply chain. In a Sept 2022 Deloitte article, they maintain that “perishability is still relevant but now more of a pocketbook issue. To read the article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Today’s article comes from Greca Manuzzi, Senior Expert Product Marketing at Kinaxis, and explores breaking down silos in material and transportation planning. To read the full article, click HERE. The post Editor’s Choice: Breaking Down Silos in Material and Transportation Planning appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. To read the full article, click HERE. The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on technology for its operations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2020

As an appetizer to this article, please indulge me by letting me share some favorites: Management is about arranging and telling. I hope by the end of this article, that I have you fired up. This week, his book, In Search of Excellence, was on my bedside table. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing. Comparing 2010-2019.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2022

This article is from Wayne Snyder at Blue Yonder, and looks at the intricacies of the ever-growing same-day delivery market. To read the full article, click HERE. Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2023

In a 2019 LinkedIn article, Dr. Yossi Sheffi from MIT wrote, “No self-respecting company is without a sustainability strategy, and at the center of these strategies lies the supply chain.” We’re now approaching 2024 and the focus on sustainability continues to grow, driven by many factors, including new regulations and legislation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Today’s article comes from Descartes and looks at how EDI can streamline supply chain operations. To read the full article, click HERE. Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice.

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SCM Research

OCTOBER 29, 2024

A recent article by Julia Grimm, Ann Langley, and Juliane Reinecke ( Process Research Methods for Studying Supply Chains and Their Management ) introduces process theorizing as an additional option.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2024

This article comes from Joan Lim, Senior Manager, Product Marketing at Oracle and looks at the intersection of autonomous supply chains and sustainability. To read the full article and learn more about supply chain management sustainability click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2024

This article comes from Solvoyo and looks at the importance of a control tower. By integrating these features, a control tower enables organizations to take action by providing: Real-time visibility across operations Proactive problem-solving Streamlined decision-making Improved resource allocation To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 2024

This article comes from Carlos Díaz Madero, Subdirector Marketing at netLogistiK , and looks at the key trends that are transforming supply chain management. To read the full article, click HERE. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company, from the chairman down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

This article comes from Ben Smeland, Senior Software Engineer, at Lucas Systems, and looks at gamification in the warehouse. To read the full article, click HERE. Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This article was first published several years ago but it is about time for a refreshed look at what S&OP brings to your business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 13, 2023

Today’s article comes from the team at KNAPP and explores the use of warehouse robotics. To read the full article, click HERE. Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Does this sound familiar to you?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2022

Michael Burry’s tweet was referencing the CNN article Just keep your returns: Stores weigh paying you not to bring back unwanted items. Here’s my take on the topic. Retailers’ Inventories – Just Keep your Returns?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

This article is from Asena Denizeri & Anil Gurbuz at Solvoyo and examines the challenges around supply chain planning for 2022 and beyond. To read the full article, click HERE. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the world has dealt with supply chain issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at cybersecurity planning frameworks. To read the full article, click HERE. Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This article is from Chetan Chaudhari at GEP and examines the ongoing aluminum can shortage. To read the full article, click HERE. Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice.

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SCM Research

AUGUST 23, 2023

Toffel’s (2016) article, Enhancing the Practical Relevance of Research , provides an insightful critique of the current state of operations (and supply chain) management research. The article calls on academic institutions – from journals to doctoral programs – to prioritize relevance alongside rigor. Toffel, M.W.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Feature Article by Dr. Raymon Krishnan – President at the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. This article was originally written and published for DHL in January 2020 and focused on the trade wars and how to leverage opportunities for tariff reductions. This practice is illegal. Product strategies. Reclassification.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The article states that Fabric customers communicated that they wanted to use Fabric technology directly in their own warehouses, rather than contracting with Fabric to serve as a 3PL managing fulfillment operations with Fabric technology. the Nike article reminded me of it).

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SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In Sense and Structure—The Core Building Blocks of an AMR Article , Lange and Pfarrer (2017) outline five essential steps for crafting effective Academy of Management Review articles. I believe that these five steps are useful for anyone who writes theoretical articles – not just for AMR. Lange, D., & Pfarrer, M.D.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For each, I have attached a relevant article for supportive reading. For additional insights on S&OP, please check out these articles. Reports to a Profit Center Manager. The best processes report to a profit center manager, ensuring that the decisions translate to the P&L. Mistakes Made. ’ My thoughts.

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