The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

As part of LogiSYM Asia Pacific 2022, we had the opportunity to chat with Vittorio Favati, Chief Executive Officer – TVS Supply Chain Solutions GFS. He also went on to share what he sees as the five key changes making a global impact to supply chains today and gave advice for those working in or considering a career in our industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2021

Mr. Crabtree is a Master Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a Certified Supply Chain Transformation Architect and an expert in effective change management, facilitation, and communications. MetaExperts are talent operational excellence (OpEx) hands-on-deck, training, and get-it-done partners. High Responsiveness.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

You’ll note in the headline I use the preposition “of” instead of “to” when describing the “journey of Supply Chain Excellence.” The key objective for the majority of companies I work with is to significantly improve their supply chain capabilities and performance.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 18, 2023

The following is a business case highlighting the background, context and value proposition of SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace, a platform designed to connect businesses with specialized Supply Chain Expert Services. It is within this context that SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace was conceived.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It encompasses the processes involved in purchasing, tracking, consuming, and relocating raw materials. Inventory planning Planning inventory is a common challenge for manufacturers due to factors such as demand variability, product lead times, and supply chain disruptions.

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Arena Solutions

AUGUST 4, 2021

To meet these goals, many organizations rely on enterprise quality management system (QMS) software solutions to get high-quality products to market fast. This led to the adoption of total quality management (TQM), which served as the basis for quality and operational excellence in the United States. What Is QMS Software?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck. Additionally, procurement managers must stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in order to make informed purchasing decisions.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

to discuss vehicle customization by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) automakers and its impact on the supply chain of the future. In the interview that follows, Mirza will introduce some of the supply chain challenges which will need to be addressed to reap the profit potential. Designing the supply chain network.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The idea of a 4PL is an innovative service that gathers capabilities, resources, and technological advancement to run a business completely. Nunners’ 4PL experts develop , implement, and manage solutions that streamline your supply chain to make it lean, agile, and demand-driven. How Does A 4PL Benefit My Business?

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2018

In the B2B (business-to-business) environment such as enterprise software, the customer acquisition cost is extremely high. Those people you are dealing with every day is actually your "internal customer" (as in lean manufacturing or six sigma initiatives.) The reason is that the acquisition process is very long.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Delivery and Lead Time Negotiation: Negotiating the timeframes for delivery and lead times to ensure timely supply without disruptions. These risks may include supply chain disruptions and quality issues. It could be: Volume and Scale: You are on a considerable leverage if you are buying in bulk.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Financial balance sheet improvements cannot be driven by traditional supply chain processes. In the words of a supply chain leader yesterday, “Lora, please give me stories of success. When I first met Nick, he was driving a supply chain transformation at VTech Communications. Price to Tangible Book Value.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? While this article is intended as an evergreen resource, to help you navigate in your search for a supply chain job, and is not a COVID-19-specific guide, the pandemic has galvanized attention on the industry and its criticality.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

Your supply chain needs to be agile too. The best supply chains are also designed for purpose. For the purpose of this discussion, I define agility as the design of the supply chain to deliver the same cost, quality and customer service given a level of both market volatility and process variability.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2015

We continue our series on understanding the 3PL KPIs (Key performance indicators) from 3PL consultant, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain as it relates to the engagement with a 3PL. At times, both parties agree to remuneration for Kaizen Blitz events, Six Sigma problem solving.

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Requis

JUNE 25, 2020

Susie Bodnar is part of the generation that is driving supply chain innovation forward. She is a 15-year logistics veteran, educator, consultant, and an active volunteer with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). Supply Chain Next · 012 – Susie Bodnar.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. With the onset of the COVID19 pandemic, and the resulting supply chain fallout , many have speculated on how the U.S. With the onset of the COVID19 pandemic, and the resulting supply chain fallout , many have speculated on how the U.S. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

In this article, we delve into an unconventional yet remarkably effective training tool: movies. As the evidence against Roman grows, he takes hostages to buy time while he investigates. That’s why at Procurement Tactics, we have embraced the use of videos and movies as effective training tools to enhance the learning experience.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

Also, the Risk of fluctuations is present as whatever happens to such stocks can no longer be sold at its original purchase value. Although innovation is vital, accomplishing the basics excellently is often disregarded in a bid to enhance customer satisfaction. In order words, Excess and Obsolete Inventory Is killing your business !

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synchrono

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Successful projects start with buy-in from the top and an eKanban initiative is no exception. Let your leaders know project success is accelerated through gaining universal buy-in. (If Efficiency programs, whether Lean, Six Sigma or Theory of Constraints (ToC), require that teams understand the impact change can have on an environment.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 15, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Tyler Brown. It’s vital, then, to use a consistent Supplier Management system to vet excellent suppliers and secure the ones that will help your brand to stay strong. Subscribe Here!

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Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Michael has over 30 years of experience bringing medical devices, clean technology, consumer electronics, and industrial products to market. Angenette has more than 24 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, Lean Six Sigma, and supply chain. Our second panelist is Michael Keer.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 3, 2019

We do it throughout entire industries, enabling leaders to smooth-out their Supply Chains, lean-out their Logistics, optimize their Operations, and maximize their Manufacturing throughput, all with their existing teams and often disaggregated data sources.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Procurement training equips you to excel in the corporate world by teaching you everything from supplier dynamics to negotiating strategies. What is procurement and purchasing Lesson 2. Procurement and Purchasing Cycle Lesson 7. It goes beyond the concepts found in textbooks by providing real-world examples and useful advice.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Robert Rebitski is a member of the team over at Predictable Surgical Technologies , a medical supply store. Every business should take advantage of modern technology because it will give your business a very unfair advantage to those that don’t. Robert Rebitski. Sophie Miles. Then implant control methods.

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ThroughPut

MAY 23, 2019

Development cycles for new models have also been compressed by aspiring entrants, both new and foreign, while with Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates now download new features, functionality, and refined interfaces to existing cars and trucks regularly and without a trip to the dealer, nor a new model upgrade.

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