Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 17, 2012
'It is pretty on the shelf, but it can be a problem for the sustainable supply chain. In fact, unsuspecting consumers would never guess at the issues that the package on the shelf represents for the sustainable supply chain. The package in consumer products is designed to market the product. The package is designed, redesigned and tweaked over and over again throughout the launch process.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 31, 2012
'Understanding lean and the 8 wastes is important for all operations people including logistics and supply chain folks. The concept of lean (and the 8 wastes) originated in the manufacturing sector where it was first recognized that eliminating waste in the system led to much bigger profits. Henry Ford and his team at Ford Motor Company discovered lean along with the assembly line, even though they didn’t necessarily use the term lean.
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Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 3, 2012
'In this episode, Adrian Gonzalez shares his top supply chain and logistics predictions for 2013. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet The post Adrian’s Supply Chain & Logistics Predictions for 2013 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
SCM Research
DECEMBER 12, 2012
'I recently received this year’s Global Supply Chain Survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). It turns out that the leaders in PwC’s survey “have supply chains that are efficient, fast and tailored – a model that lets companies serve their customers reliably in turbulent market conditions and that differentiates between the needs of different sets of customers” The authors present six key findings: (1) Companies should view the supply chain as a strategic asset to ac
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Supply Chain Insights
DECEMBER 26, 2012
'The year is almost behind us. The company, Supply Chain Insights, is now in full gear. We are a small, focused team that’s serious about supply chain research. As we regroup and reflect on 2012, I give thanks to the 35 customers that have supported our startup efforts over the last year. I remain firmly committed to the Open Content research model and love seeing the readership and the overwhelming response to what we are writing and sharing on SlideShare.
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Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 11, 2012
'Geese fly in a v-shaped pattern and walk in single file. There are well-established patterns of leadership. Smaller flocks fare better than large ones. When they lose their leaders, many liken it to a wild goose chase. But, can they be herded? Last week, I visited GXS. The company is focused on the delivery of business-to-business (B2B) connectivity.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 8, 2012
'<strong><em>If you think the price of fuel is the only element driving freight costs higher – </em><em>Think again! </em></strong> Introduction. The latest Master of Logistics 20 th Annual Study of Transportation and Trends Study reports that in 2011 the highest percent of transportation costs was ground freight at 76.1%, of which US long haul trucking holds a major position at 64.4%.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2012
'In this episode, Adrian interviews Timothy Stratman, Founder and President of Stratman Partners Executive Coaching. Tim has worked with executives across a diverse set of industries of both private and public companies. Prior to his current role, Tim spent more than twenty years with RR Donnelley, where he held increasingly responsible positions including President of RRD Direct and SVP of Supply Chain Management.
SCM Research
DECEMBER 23, 2012
'Being part of Apple’s iTunes Store, iTunes U contains educational audio and video files shared by institutions worldwide. It enables lecturers to create own courses for iPad to be accessed by students. Richard Wilding, Professor of Supply Chain Strategy at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Cranfield School of Management, has provided the iTunes U course Supply Chain Management & Logistics: An Introduction to Principles and Concepts. “This course is a collecti
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Supply Chain Insights
DECEMBER 4, 2012
'It is the end of the year. We have been in business for the last ten months, and I think that it is a good time to reflect and give thanks. Supply Chain Insights is a small, focused team of nine people, and we remain committed to our mission to serve the line-of-business supply chain leaders so they have a voice and a place to turn to understand advances in supply chain excellence.
Supply Chain Network
DECEMBER 14, 2012
'To better accommodate its customers in Western Canada, Toys“R”Us, Canada has partnered with SCI Logistics to open a new distribution centre in Delta, British Columbia. The 180,000 sq. ft. facility is strategically positioned to receive goods from overseas and domestic manufacturers who can now ship directly to British Columbia for distribution to local Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores.
Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 26, 2012
'In the end, we were all going to live “happily ever after.” At least, that’s what was promised. I was at three clients’ sites over the course of the last two weeks. During those visits I heard comments like, “I believe that something has fundamentally changed in the market.” Or, a casual comment of, “We cannot run our supply chains like we used to.” I smiled.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 27, 2012
'I have listed the best logistics websites for 2013. I subscribe to each of these websites and I consistently steal ideas gain knowledge and inspiration from each one of them. Below is a link to the specific logistics website, along with a brief summary. Logistics Management is wonderful resource for logistics professionals. The website is easy to navigate and contains articles, webcasts, white papers, the latest news, buyer’s guides and blog posts from their super knowledgeable team.
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Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2012
'This episode features John J. Brown, Director of Supply Chain Risk Management at The Coca-Cola Company. John is a registered professional engineer, Associate in Risk Management-ERM (ARM-E) and Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and he has worked directly in the risk management field for over a decade, and indirectly most of his career. Since joining The Coca-Cola Company in April 2008, John has developed a risk management strategy for the Company’s global supply chain and is current
SCM Research
DECEMBER 16, 2012
'Supply chains have often been regarded as interorganizational networks. An incredibly insightful article by Provan et al. (2007), Interorganizational networks at the network level: A review of the empirical literature on whole networks , makes clear that two different views on interorganizational networks need to be distinguished: (1) the view from the organizational level of analysis (also referred to as actor level, micro-level or egocentric network level) and (2) the view from the network le
RFgen
DECEMBER 11, 2012
Warehouse managers are always looking to improve operations by cutting inefficient workflows and saving money. However, according to Logistics Viewpoints, businesses should make a New Year’s resolution to look more closely at supply chain operations to determine areas where improvements can be made. Click here to learn how by using handheld computers such as barcode scanners, smartphones and tablets, mobile workers can access critical information and update enterprise systems in the wareho
BlueYonder
DECEMBER 14, 2012
'The November 17-18 weekend edition of The Wall Street Journal dedicated its Review section cover to a story titled Learning to Love Volatility , written by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Several years ago, Taleb put forward the black swan theory, large events that are both unexpected and highly consequential. Superstorm Sandy is an example of such an event that took a toll on individuals, businesses and, of course, the supply chain in 2012.
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Global Trade Management
DECEMBER 7, 2012
'Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. International trade is the engine of global prosperity today. The size of global trade has nearly doubled since 1990. The healthy growth continues as world merchandise trade continues to grow with an average of 10% per year. By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high.
Supply Chain Cowboy
DECEMBER 17, 2012
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Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 1, 2012
'In this episode, Adrian interviews Kate Vitasek, who is a faculty member at the University of Tennessee’s Center for Executive Education. She is also the founder and managing partner of Supply Chain Visions, a consulting practice that specializes in supply chain strategy and education, and she is the co-author of two must-read books: Vested Outsourcing: Five Rules That Will Transform Outsourcing and Vested Outsourcing Manual: A Guide for Creating Successful Business and Outsourcing Agreement
SCM Research
DECEMBER 7, 2012
'At the end of last month, a garment factory fire in Bangladesh killed more than 100 people and injured many more. Let us view this tragedy from a supply chain perspective. Supply chains are typically customer-focused. The incident suggests that customers expect cheap prices, but are not willing to pay for social standards. The lowest possible labor costs seem to be the single criterion for Western retailers when selecting suppliers.
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RFgen
DECEMBER 11, 2012
Warehouse managers are always looking to improve operations by cutting inefficient workflows and saving money. However, according to Logistics Viewpoints, businesses should make a New Year’s resolution to look more closely at supply chain operations to determine areas where improvements can be made. Click here to learn how by using handheld computers such as barcode scanners, smartphones and tablets, mobile workers can access critical information and update enterprise systems in the wareho
BlueYonder
DECEMBER 6, 2012
'According to PwC’s Global Supply Chain Survey 2013 , macroeconomic cycles of growth, contraction and recovery have become erratic, making reliable end-to-end supply chain and demand planning increasingly challenging. To win profitably in today’s new normal of extreme market and demand volatility, supply chain leaders must think outside the box to gain new levels of insight and innovation.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2012
'Highly Effective Shippers. Highly effective shippers are successful because they have developed the right attitude and habits regarding shipping. Below is a list of the 7 habits of highly effective shippers: 1. Strategic view of shipping. Highly effective shippers see a well-run shipping function as a competitive advantage. With this in mind, they hire the right people and find the best logistics providers.
Supply Chain Cowboy
DECEMBER 26, 2012
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Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 1, 2012
'Adrian interviews Terri Griffith, Professor of Management at Santa Clara University and author of the book “The Plugged-In Manager.” Ms. Griffith also wrote a very informative article that was published in The Wall Street Journal in April 2011 titled “ Tapping Into Social Media Smarts.” In this episode, Ms. Griffith discusses what it means to be a “plugged-in manager” and highlights three core practices for plugging in, along with some case examples and rec
Infosys Supply Chain Management
DECEMBER 18, 2012
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Logility
DECEMBER 11, 2012
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