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Implementing Last-mile Delivery Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

Technology for All In a retail era dominated by e-commerce giants, customer expectations have shifted towards instant product delivery at no cost. Previously, only large companies such as Amazon and FedEx possessed the network and scale required for cost-effective same-day and next-day shipping.

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Lingering Port Congestion with Paul Brashier

The Logistics of Logistics

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Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button

Supply Chain Shaman

Concurrent macro forces–material shortages, war, shifts in consumer buying patterns, logistics constraints, inflation/recession, and climate change– are reshaping today’s reality necessitating the need for a supply chain reset button. In addition, the warehouses are full and containers are being used for overflow storage.

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Procurement Analysis: a Game Changer for Purchasing Strategically

Precoro

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. From whom are we buying? By how much?

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

SCMDOJO

But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s uncover the mystery behind the role of sourcing agencies and see how they make the job of buying things much simpler. They play a big role in making sure the whole process of buying things goes smoothly from start to finish.

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Yes, I am a Zealot. I Still Believe. Do You?

Supply Chain Shaman

Or contracts and negotiations. As I look at the building of value networks, traditional processes have moved costs and waste back in the supply chain. Overall, total costs of the value network have increased because companies have not owned their networks. We have let buy- and sell-side transactional relationships erode value.

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Top 12 Most-Read Supply Chain Articles Of SCMDOJO 2024

SCMDOJO

Dive into our curated list of the top 12 blogs from 2024 that will elevate your supply chain knowledge and give you a competitive edge. However, it covers key differences between purchasing and procurement, explores common contract types, and emphasizes the importance of strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management.