The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

A study by the University of Michigan in 2018 showed how a patty of plant-based Beyond meat compared to a regular US beef patty of meat. This is the realm of the logistics professional. That said our efficiency in running the logistics to get to their location is entirely up to logistics professionals. About the Author.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 5, 2021

Mike Neme is a principal at Hook Logistics Powered by Globaltranz. Mike earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Communications from Central Michigan University. About Hook Logistics. Hook Logistics is a 3rd Party logistics (3PL) firm that provides quality fulfillment services at transparent, fair rates.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

According to Michigan State University , “demand planning is a supply chain management process of forecasting, or predicting, the demand for products to ensure they can be delivered and satisfy customers. The goal is to strike a balance between having sufficient inventory levels to meet customer needs without having a surplus.”

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2016

Today’s logistics empire is not your grandfather’s or even your father’s logistics operation. Consumers are expressing an unprecedented amount of power through eCommerce, and in fact, eCommerce logistics is growing increasingly reliant on small parcel and package delivery options daily.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2016

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Wal-Mart says it is 6-9 months from using drones to check warehouse inventory (Reuters). China’s logistics sector grows steadily in 2015 (Xinhua). Michigan Puts Forward Bills to Allow for Public Sales of Driverless Cars (WSJ- sub. Uber raises $3.5

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QAD

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Understanding MMOG/LE and Its Evolution The Global Materials Management Operations Guideline Logistics Evaluation ( MMOG/LE ) has evolved significantly over the years. This one-day workshop is currently offered as an in-person session at the AIAG offices in Southfield, Michigan. Who Should Attend?

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NC State SCRC

MAY 6, 2024

He began to develop a vision for tearing down the functional silos that separated production, marketing, distribution, sales, and finance to generate a step-function reduction in inventory and a simultaneous improvement in customer service. I first introduced the concept of supply chains to a group of executives at Michigan State in 1998.

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Logility

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Back in the mid 1990’s when I first entered the Supply Chain field as a freshly minted MBA from the Eli Broad Graduate School of Management at Michigan State University, I was full of “state of the art” knowledge from visionary teachers like Don Bowersox, David Closs, Steven Melnyk and others.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Introducing Amazon Key, a New Level of Delivery Convenience for Prime Members. Alphabet looks to snowy Michigan to test self-driving cars (Reuters). Logistically Partners with SMC3 to Augment API’s with RateWare XL and CarrierConnect XL.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 22, 2024

Additionally, he shares his experience with podcasting and how it has helped build trust and attract clients for his logistics business. Dave studied business management at the University of Michigan. Their services include order fulfillment, omnichannel logistics, packing, and kitting.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Experts’ Choice: Supply Chain and Logistics Email Newsletters. Ti Logistics Briefing.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2023

A year into the crisis, Sriram Narayanan , the Kesseler Family Endowed Faculty Fellow of Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University, explained, “Supply chain management plays a central role in the quality of life we enjoy every day, whether it be products we shop in a retail store or meals that our kids are served in school. .”[1]

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3PL Insights

MAY 3, 2021

May 03, 2021— Evans Distribution Systems, a leading provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, launched a new business intelligence tool: evans365. As a logistics service provider, we are always trying to add value to our customers,” says John A. MELVINDALE, Mich., Click here to download the press release.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 29, 2020

Author Affiliations: authors of the books on our list are university professors from Michigan State University, Stanford University, Northwestern University the University of California at Berkley and Cranfield University (UK). Obsolete and out-of-print books are not included. The links below are #paid links. Interfaces, 38(6), 469-484.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 9, 2018

According to a 2017 Michigan State University Supply Chain Management study , “supply chain and product complexity possess a number of sources that vex supply chain operations…customer accommodation is the first,” including the demand for speed and visibility into shipments.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Experienced logistics and supply chain consultant, Chuck Intrieri is a new contributor to TheLogisticsofLogistics.com. Chuck Intrieri is currently a operations and management consultant focused on third party logistics (3PL) management. The post Chuck Intrieri Executive Profile appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

To make the list, companies out-performed their peer group on operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital while driving significant improvement in financial metrics over the period.Supply Chain Improvement is based on a detailed analysis calculated factors for balance, strength and resiliency. Detroit, Michigan.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2016

While CEOs are investing in store logistics systems, order management systems and upgraded warehouse management and material handling systems to support the extended range of omni-channel fulfillment options, few are increasing labor budgets in distribution centers (DCs) or stores.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 18, 2015

An all-in-one design engine with multiple integrated solvers can perform network, product flow, cost-to-serve, inventory, production and transportation optimization as well as greenfield and demand analysis in a single user interface and data model. product flow-path, inventory right-sizing, DC-to-customer assignments) to get started.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2015

But when PwC asked CEOs in a recent survey ( Global Retail and Consumer Goods CEO Survey: The Omni-Channel Fulfillment Imperative ) what areas most needed their additional attention to achieve omni-channel fulfillment, 88 percent said it is their transportation and logistics operations.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2016

Examples: moving inventory to alternate locations, changing supplier relationships. This data can be viewed in time-series reports showing missed orders, inventory levels, total cost and more, as a critical way to evaluate resiliency. Analyze: Use sensitivity analysis and scenarios to test network designs that may increase resiliency.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This necessitated expanding its manufacturing, particularly at its Kalamazoo, Michigan site, where COVID-19 vaccines and treatments were made. Pfizer also adapted its logistics, employing ultra-cold storage solutions for vaccine transportation and direct delivery models to expedite delivery.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Next, you need visibility to all inventory across the enterprise integrated with a distributed order management system so you can not only deliver on your customer promises, but do so as profitably as possible. Jim has an MBA from the University of Michigan and a BSME from Marquette University.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2016

For the last couple of decades transportation management systems (TMS) have revolutionized supply chains, helping companies streamline their logistics processes, achieve greater visibility into their operations and save significant dollars on transportation. And it’s simply not true. There’s really no difference. What does it mean to finance?

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Requis

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

I’m originally from Uruguay, and I came to the United States to pursue my MBA from Michigan State with concentrations in finance and supply chain. No one seemed to know exactly what it was, but I found out that Michigan State ran one of the strongest supply chain programs in the country, so I applied and was accepted.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 9, 2016

As a young assistant professor at Michigan State University, I was part of a group called the Global Procurement Benchmarking Initiative, led by Professor Robert Monczka. They combined related functions such as purchasing, inventory control, receiving, and stores under the authority of one individual.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 26, 2020

”[1] Trebilcock goes on to note that a 2018 article co-authored by Michigan State’s Steve Melnyk argued, “The next generation of supply chains will be tasked with delivering an experience as well as a product.” This means a different (and often more complex) logistics network, especially in the last mile of delivery.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2016

New options such as buy online/ pickup in-store (BOPIS), ship-from-store, endless aisle and save-the-sale require an enterprise-wide view of all inventory, and planning and execution systems that can seamlessly accommodate these new processes. Jim has an MBA from the University of Michigan and a BSME from Marquette University.

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QAD

MAY 30, 2023

These were just a couple of the questions we had the opportunity to delve into on the sidelines of the 2022 Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) Annual Automotive Supplier Conference in Novi, Michigan, and the answers may surprise you. Cost savings alone is a great reason to embrace the tool, but that’s just the beginning.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 8, 2016

As a young assistant professor at Michigan State University in 1992, I was part of a group called the Global Procurement Benchmarking Initiative. However, “world class” still emphasized distinctions between the functional areas of purchasing, operations, and logistics, which were still viewed as disparate functions.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Reverse logistics (returns, warranties) are more manageable closer to market. Obsolete and excess inventory carriage are more preventable. Ford, second only to Walmart in reshoring over the past five years, brought 3,250 jobs from Mexico to Michigan and Ohio to build F-650 and F-750 trucks, Fusion cars, and engines.

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Elementum

JUNE 7, 2022

And today, even with the Abbott factory coming back on-line, the most optimistic estimates call for shortages to persist for weeks or months before inventory returns to pre-crisis levels. Bear in mind, the initial recall happened in February — now at least three months ago.

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IQMS

MARCH 27, 2020

Mar-Bal’s teams can access their DELMIAworks manufacturing ERP system anywhere from their mobile phones, tablets, or laptops to see which jobs are running, determine the inventory stock Mar-Bal has on hand, or check on order status and completion progress within seconds. A good example is Mar-Bal Inc.,

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Evans is a Top 100 3PL for the past 11 years, providing complete logistics solutions. As an industry leader in logistics, we strive to provide a quality service to our customers and be an... The post Complete Logistics Solution appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

“As the logistics industry faces extraordinary pressures, maintaining a culture of compliance is more critical than ever. Importantly, flexible supply chains cut costs and improve cash flow, in part through a 10% to 40% increase in inventory turns. Maintain a culture of compliance, even in times of crisis.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

by Brandon Hood – Customer Service Rep, Evans Distribution Systems Some 3PL best practices include successfully using business metrics and inventory management systems. 3PL Inventory Management Logistics Quality Trucking Uncategorized Warehousing Derek Byrd Detroit evans distribution systems Michigan'

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The efficiency of order fulfillment from warehouses has become an important focus in logistics management as customers demand quicker deliveries. The modern warehouse is complex, and management must balance a number of factors including software, automation, training and processes such as receiving, picking and inventory management.

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