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Modernizing MRO using AI with Paul Noble

The Logistics of Logistics

Paul is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Verusen , a supply chain intelligence platform, purpose-built to help manufacturers streamline their MRO supply and materials management. Noble graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in management and marketing from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee.

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2024: Planning for Success Amid the Uncertainty

Logistics Viewpoints

As Alan Amling at the University of Tennessee put it, “2024 is riddled with uncertainty.” Sourcing and procurement comes in close second at 88 percent, followed by innovation at 87 percent. Logistics and inventory management rounds out the top four focus areas at 82 percent.

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Save The Supply Chain Leader From Groupthink

Supply Chain Shaman

Inventory Is an Egregious Symptom of Supply Chains Gone Wrong. Today, inventory fire sales abound. Headline news included Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl’s and Macy’s struggling with inventory bloat and offering deep discounts. Business continuity continues to be a risk for many retailers and manufacturers. My take away?

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Congrats to the Winners of the Supply Chains to Admire 2023

Supply Chain Shaman

Nvidia, Northrup Grumman, PACCAR Inc, PCA (Packaging Corporation of America), ResMed, Rockwell Automation, Ross Stores, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company, Tempur-Pedic, TJX, Toro, Toyota, West Pharma, United Tractors, and Urban Outfitters. An average margin of 21% with inventory turns of 1.58

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Supply Chain Shortages Hit the Customer Where it Hurts

Logistics Viewpoints

To avoid a full-on outbreak, all farms within six miles of the affected farm in Tennessee were quarantined. But chicken and eggs are not the only protein source that has been facing supply chain shortages. The flock consisted of about 73,500 birds, which were used for breeding. This included about 30 farms.

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Who Should Be In The Winner’s Circle?

Supply Chain Shaman

When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. Only 29% of manufacturers easily manage total cost trade-offs. After six months of analysis, we decided the best fit was the combination of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital.

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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. The links below are paid links.