Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). In 2018, Rockwell Automation won the Supply Chains to Admire Award. Meet Ernest.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. The Reiterated Importance of Understanding and Managing KPIs in Business and Logistics Management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

No doubt about it, we are characters in a supply chain case study searching to define a new normal. Today, we find ourselves in the middle of a risk management case study. News coverage showcases the differences between logistics and supply chain management. Expect border friction and logistics to be an issue.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

In his speech, he shared a case study on improving logistics costs in the face of variability through advancements in AI. A Case Study In my presentation, I treaded lightly; the Pfizer team sat in the audience. I followed a professor from MIT. Introduced as a contrarian, I planted my feet and faced the audience.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In the competitive industrial landscape, efficient spare parts inventory management is crucial to maintaining seamless operations and driving profitability. Overcoming Unique Challenges in Spare Parts Supply Chains Spare parts supply chains present unique challenges that differ significantly from traditional finished goods logistics.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2016

That’s how Rick Gemereth, CIO at Lionel Racing , set the stage for describing his company’s omni-channel strategy and journey in a video interview I conducted with him a few weeks ago at the Descartes’ Evolution 2016 conference (Descartes is a Talking Logistics sponsor). a 116 year old company known for its model trains and railroad sets.

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Supply Chain Opz

DECEMBER 8, 2014

This article is a guest commentary from Prof Ming K Lim who is Head of Centre of Excellence for Supply Chain Improvement and Professor of Supply Chain and Logistics Operations at Derby Business School. The technology uses tags of different size, shapes, frequencies, and operating powers to achieve specific results for different applications.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

There is no doubt that the pandemic has radically transformed the logistics and supply chain industry, especially with increased demand and reliance on deliveries. Samsung Enterprise mobility solutions meet the needs of today’s fast-paced logistics and supply chain industry. Importance of a trusted partner in logistics and supply.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In this article, I’ll discuss a case study which involved our customer Belcorp, a Latin American direct-sales beauty corporation. Belcorp’s demand planning and inventory management were challenged in many ways. Belcorp therefore turned to us for a comprehensive supply chain optimization solution. It played out as follows.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 17, 2024

The enthusiasm surrounding AI within the fashion industry was palpable, with numerous industry players acknowledging how technological advancements are taking center stage, driving transformative changes across organizational and logistical fronts. Here are our top three takeaways from the conference: 1.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Arka’s API uses AI to auto-replenish packaging inventory for warehouses and 3PLs. By automating the packaging ordering system, companies eliminate packaging inventory shortages, the hassle of inventory counts, and dozens of emails and phone calls.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Among the many supply chain initiatives taking place today, vendor-managed inventory (VMI) has become an increasingly effective process and business model to help organizations share risk and information between vendors and customers — while benefitting from lower stockouts, reduced uncertainty and lower costs. Lower order volatility.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The fundamental operations of any dark store can be undertaken with a robust inventory software system , an efficient team of pickers and a store layout optimised for rapid picking. Basic warehouse racking is used to store inventory stock, which is strategically positioned for ease and speed of picking. Why are dark stores on the rise?

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

At each company, there is a relationship between the metrics of growth, margin, inventory, customer service, and asset strategy. A Case Study. When we compare the results of P&G to its peer group for 2012-2021, P&G outperforms in inventory turns and margin but underperforms in growth and asset utilization.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

IoT is making a mark on more and more industries, including logistics. Logistics companies are also leveraging IoT and automation to create more efficient processes. In logistics, this differs significantly from the use of IoT in other industries. In logistics, this differs significantly from the use of IoT in other industries.

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SCM Research

APRIL 3, 2014

Patterson, and (6) Foundations of Inventory Theory by Paul Zipkin. de Kok & Stephen C. Graves, (5) Purchasing & Supply Chain Management by Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero and James L. Research Book Ranking Supply Chain Management Teaching'

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 28, 2018

Editor’s Note: Microsoft’s Colin Masson, Global Industry Director of Manufacturing Solutions (that's him on the left), sat down with me to discuss how manufacturers optimize their inventories. Colin: How do inventory optimization (IO) and multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO) enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

But one thing you notice as you go to omnichannel software vendor’s web sites and examine customer case studies, the case studies may talk about retailers growing their revenues by 100% or more, but none talk about how much profitability grew. These new order fulfillment paths allowed retailers to rapidly grow sales.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

The American Supply Chain and Logistics Summit, now in its 12th year, brings together senior executives from across the Supply Chain and Logistics fields to enjoy an unbeatable mix of networking, expert case studies, interactive debates and master classes over three exceptional days.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Case Study Agility: ZARA. Case Study Resilience: CISCO. Case Study Risk management: The All England Club. Implement Risk assessment upstream in Value Chain : Proactively engage with supply chain ecosystem partners, like suppliers and logistics service providers to conduct a risk assessment regularly.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 7, 2018

by Alexa Cheater Avaya: A supply chain management case study. 12-hour days, hair on fire supply constraints, excess inventory, completely manual processes, imbalanced supplier terms and conditions, poor cash to cash. The company has reduced supply chain expense by 50% and decreased cash tied up in net inventory by 94%.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

This removes the ‘storage’ element of warehousing logistics, and saves on costs, warehousing space, time and labour. Cross docking originated in the 1930s, and has evolved over time as logistics and management of goods has become more reliant on technology. The goods are sorted and transported to their final destination.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

They saw a steady drop in inventory and reduced working capital by about 50% over the period of 2011-2015. Impact of Demand Sensing on Inventory Levels. Over this period of 2013-2014 Shell made good progress on inventory, but faced unprecedented supply price volatility. The implementation was very successful. Planting the Seeds.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 11, 2019

According to Inbound Logistics , there are three main sources of supply chain complexity: meeting the needs of customers, globalization, and internal pressures. It also needed to support inventory optimization and replenishment and factor in high-level production constraints and varying calendars through the network.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More than ever, seasonal inventory needs to be carefully accounted for during the demand forecasting and inventory planning process , ensuring right-sized inventory that can meet customer expectations while limiting the spend and use of working capital. Benefits of Effective Seasonal Inventory Management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

Tom, the colorful warehouse manager, constantly heckled Frank for the increasing inventory levels while Ed, the quiet material/logistics manager, constantly questioned if there was a better way. He felt that inventory was no problem, he would just cut it at the end of each quarter to make the balance sheet goals.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 28, 2018

Editor’s Note: Microsoft’s Colin Masson, Global Industry Director of Manufacturing Solutions (that's him on the left), sat down with me to discuss how manufacturers optimize their inventories. Colin: How do inventory optimization (IO) and multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO) enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

Despite two decades of advancement in supply chain technologies, companies are struggling to gain balance at the intersection of operating margin, inventory turns and case fulfillment. Along the way, I will be doing more work on network design case studies. Today, nine out of ten supply chains are stuck.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Several years ago, I interviewed CIOs and IT executives from leading third party logistics (3PL) companies, and one of the most interesting findings was that their teams spent a majority of their time fixing and cleansing data. Sounds like a typical day in supply chain and logistics to me. What are the odds I’ll use them again?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. We can no longer assume that government policy is rational, variability is low or logistics are available. Focus on right-sizing inventories. This reset is not an evolution.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Matt is Vice President of Logistics Partnerships at OneRail , an Orlando-based last mile transportation visibility solution providing shippers with Amazon-level dependability and speed. Matt Schultz is Vice President of Logistic Partnerships at OneRail. Inventory is Everything with Jeff Flowers. Premier Pet Case Study.

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Procurement Academy

MARCH 2, 2023

After seeing the quality of Skill Dynamics’ solution and content, Group Director Purchasing saw an opportunity to develop the supply chain too and introduced the Group Director Demand Chain & Logistics, Magnus Pettersson , into the program.

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Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 1, 2018

Are you looking for logistics management books? In this article, we will show you 5 books that'll help you learn logistics faster than any other logistics book. Do You Need a Logistics Book? In the United States, the median wage for a Logistics Manager is around $70,000 annually. The links below are paid links.

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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. Many companies buy forward inventory ahead of tariffs being implemented. Raymon Krishnan has over thirty years experience in the Logistics industry as an end user and service provider. Operational strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

Decades-old case studies seemed stale, so students wanted to know how real supply chains have dealt with the pandemic and what their response bodes for future. The post 3 Questions from Your Future Supply Chain Talent appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Today’s supply chain and logistics management executives are tasked with managing multiple supply chain configurations, maximizing flexibility and incorporating complex technology systems into the mix. Shining a light in the world of visibility, asset management and inventory tracking, is that of radio frequency identification (RFID).

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 1, 2018

Are you a beginner and you want to learn about each logistics function? We will show you 5 logistics books that will help you learn faster than any other books. Why is Logistics a Good Career? In the United States, the median wages for a Logistics Manager is around $90,000 annually.

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