Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Procurement & Contract Management. He will be my guest on Talking Logistics in an upcoming episode, so I don’t want to steal his thunder today. Is SMB defined by a company’s annual revenues? Carhartt evaluated several TMS solutions across a broad set of functional requirements, including: Order Management. Location Management.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2013

Case studies from Unilever and Canadian Tire. Tweet The post Revisiting Transportation Forecasting appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Trends that are causing shippers, carriers, and technology providers to revisit transportation forecasting. Next steps to driving adoption. Be Sociable, Share!

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

I am currently working on a couple of case studies for this blog on how business leaders used digital twin modeling during the pandemic. The Emergence of Logistics as Constraint. Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. Availability of logistics was always assumed.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. In many cases, we look at recent trends and simply project them forward, but this assumes that the factors impacting that trend, either directly or indirectly, will remain the same, which is often a false assumption.

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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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ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The 140 year-old company has a strong market position; large volume provides necessary scale and competitive advantages in purchasing, sales, logistics, and business support. Acting as a complementary partner to their suppliers, Procurement is a central target and strategic function for Ahlsell.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2024

Do you dream of confidently navigating the ever-changing procurement world, not confused with what procurement training to opt for? The SCMDOJO Procurement Track isn’t just another training program – it’s your key to unlocking a commanding presence in the field. Dive in and discover the power within!

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Procurement Academy

MARCH 2, 2023

After implementing several new procurement processes, Group Director Purchasing, Nicolas Robardet, identified a number of competencies which required development within the team. The results Ewellix launched the training to their procurement and supply chain team in early November 2022 and have already seen results.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The vital role of logistics and its decarbonisation in the fight against climate change is undisputed. Yet there are still concerns that environmental improvements might impair the economic efficiency of logistics. We were also grateful for a series of case studies from eight companies including Kuehne + Nagel, P&G, and Tata Steel.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

If you google “circular economy examples” then you will quickly see case studies centered on cities like Amsterdam, Berlin, Toronto, Glasgow. So the potential to combine the services of scrap waste management and raw material procurement could be something that marketplace designers can work on.

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Procurement Academy

MARCH 30, 2023

The challenge With such a vital product at stake, they needed to ensure their ambitious and dedicated procurement teams were equipped with the right training to ensure they can deliver everything needed to get their cutting-edge technologies into their customers hands. We’re looking forward to expanding this to our supply chain team too.”

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Kinaxis

MARCH 7, 2018

by Alexa Cheater Avaya: A supply chain management case study. Inbound and outbound logistics planning. Procurement spend analysis. Read Aberdeen Group’s in-depth case study. Trust in the transformation. The company migrated its business processes onto a single platform—Kinaxis® RapidResponse®.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

A Case Study. While the company’s investments in manufacturing scheduling and demand sensing improved outcomes, the organization under-invested indirect procurement and network design. A case is not a case. In short, the individual metric will improve, but the performance on other metrics may suffer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2015

A case in point is offered by AGCO. We are entering an era where it is becoming possible to detect supply chain risks much more quickly. AGCO is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of a wide range of agricultural equipment.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. It includes all of its elements: customers, sales channels, products, warehouses, logistics network, and the interactions between them. This is a framework for defining the scope and phasing of the initiatives.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 30, 2018

Top Talking Logistics Posts in Q2 2018. Big Data in Logistics. Talent Management in Logistics: Why It’s More Important than Ever. Big Data in Logistics. BASF Video Case Study: The Value of Real-Time Freight Visibility. Transportation Procurement: Still Standing on the Sidelines?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Boeing is now a case study in how not to outsource a supply chain. The post 20 Years of Outsourcing Come Back to Haunt Boeing appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. These suppliers, in turn, outsourced various parts of the modules they produced to their suppliers. Quality issues have recently bedeviled Boeing.

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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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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 27, 2014

European Supply Chain & Logistics Summit 2014. The European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit has established itself as one of the leading meetings of its kind in the world. The European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit has established itself as one of the leading meetings of its kind in the world. Date: 16- 18 June 2014.

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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. Raymon Krishnan has over thirty years experience in the Logistics industry as an end user and service provider. The Green Corridor: Saving Whales in California – A Case Study in Regional Collaboration.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

The older tools from CAPS Logistics, SNO from Oracle, and Manugistics Network Planning are giving way to new technologies like the Logictools product (purchased from IBM), the Solvoyo product for concurrent planning, the Quintiq technology for concurrent optimization, and the Llamasoft technology platform for optimization and simulation.

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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. These core assumptions are no longer true. This reset is not an evolution.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

the biggest challenge supply chain and logistics professionals face today is not change, which is something they have always faced, but keeping up with the rapid pace of change across a variety of dimensions — technology, regulations, economic and political landscapes, demographics, and so on. Improve process quality for vendors and BASF.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Note in Figure 1 the gaps from recent research between supply chain planning and manufacturing, logistics, and sales. The gap between logistics and procurement; and logistics and customer service increases process latency. The gaps are large and growing as organizations become more reactive. Here is some detail: Planning.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

What is inbound logistics? See, there’s a big difference between handling inbound logistics yourself and outsourcing it to a trusted North Carolina third-party logistics (3PL) provider that knows the manufacturing industry. What is inbound logistics? 3PL inbound logistics services. Third-party procurement.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Procurement analysis. Inbound and outbound logistics planning. Supplier communication. Supply and demand planning. Inventory planning.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Overcoming Unique Challenges in Spare Parts Supply Chains Spare parts supply chains present unique challenges that differ significantly from traditional finished goods logistics. Streamlined Lead Times: Improved procurement efficiency potentially resulting in cost savings from optimized shipping arrangements and favorable supplier terms.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

The case studies we analyzed and discussed in his class opened my eyes and mind to the beauty of supply chain management, a field that was still relatively new to me at the time. Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Uber’s Otto hauls Budweiser across Colorado in self-driving truck (Reuters).

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Talking Logistics

JULY 16, 2014

In a past episode of Talking Logistics , Nicholas Carretta, President at UltraShipTMS (a Talking Logistics sponsor), discussed some of the barriers companies face in implementing a transportation management system (TMS), and “building the business case” was one of the main challenges he talked about. Intelligent procurement.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It covers concepts in detail but offers very little in terms of practical exercises, real-world case studies, or detailed models. SCMDOJO offers an abundance of case studies, detailed models, and exercises that simulate the challenges professionals face daily. In comparison, SCMDOJO was designed to fill this gap.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Before diving into this week’s supply chain and logistics news, I want to share a couple of quick news items of our own. First, for all of you who have asked for podcast versions of our Talking Logistics episodes , they are now available on our iTunes Podcast channel ! JDA Achieves Key Competitive Wins and Sees Strong Cloud Growth.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

Demand for these solutions, from both shippers and brokers, continues to grow because companies want to identify and implement better ways to plan and execute their transportation and logistics operations, which is what ultimately delivers value. Real-time Capacity Matching: The Second Wave of Demand and Value.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 21, 2015

European Supply Chain & Logistics Summit 2015. The European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit is Europe’s most established supply chain and logistics summit. Quite simply, this is the must-attend event for senior Supply Chain and Logistics professionals. Keynotes, case studies and workshops from 70+ speakers.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 25, 2017

In WannaCry’s case, hackers exploited vulnerabilities in Windows XP — an operating system still in wide use today, even though it was originally released in 2001 and Microsoft stopped supporting it in 2014. A similar problem exists with supply chain and logistics software. Appointment Scheduling and Yard Management enhancements.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

It includes real-world examples from companies like Amazon and Starbucks, case study discussion questions, computer-assisted exercises, and programming projects, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to learn about supply chain management and the analytics involved. 8) Supply Chain 4.0:

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It covers concepts in detail but offers very little in terms of practical exercises, real-world case studies, or detailed models. SCMDOJO offers an abundance of case studies, detailed models, and exercises that simulate the challenges professionals face daily. In comparison, SCMDOJO was designed to fill this gap.

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