Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments. Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller. Jason Miller and Joe Lynch discuss logistics and supply chain, 1940 – 2040. Jason is a professor of supply chain at Michigan State University, which is ranked as one of the top supply chain schools in the world.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

With deep expertise in big and bulky products having worked for both 3PLs and shippers, Nate is sought after for his insights into operations, technology and improving the customer experience. Join the community of supply chain entrepreneurs as they build their businesses from the ground up.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

With deep expertise in big and bulky products having worked for both 3PLs and shippers, Nate is sought after for his insights into operations, technology and improving the customer experience. Join the community of supply chain entrepreneurs as they build their businesses from the ground up.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Mid-market focused ERP software technology provider Epicor today announced the acquisition of Elite EXTRA , a provider of Cloud -based last-mile delivery support. It further expands the ERP software provider’s ability to support customers across make, move, sell and deliver business process and decision-making dimensions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. Why have we not improved our use of channel data in supply chain processes?” My question is, “Why?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

In today’s interconnected global economy, supply chains play a vital role in the success of businesses. Supply Chains Under Disruption: A Financial Toll Recent years have witnessed several disruptions that have shaken global supply chains, causing major financial setbacks for companies.

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Exiger Perspectives

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Stable Mo-99 and Tc-99m supply chains depend on active nuclear research reactors, which are primarily used for applications in medicine, agriculture, forensics, and other fields. But, as noted, BR-2 is temporarily offline until December, placing further near-term strain on the Mo-99 supply chain. Market Impact: U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Parents got notifications that school was cancelled, employees got notice to stay home, the world started buying most of their goods online, and the global supply chain did a collective * gulp. Prior to heading into carrier evaluation & negotiations, make sure multi-carrier parcel shipping software is a line item in your budget.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2013

A real time supply chain is able to react to market needs faster and more effectively than traditional supply chains. In this context, supply chain innovation is becoming more important as companies that have invested in traditional tools are now determined to operate real-time supply chains.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Chris earned his bachelor’s degree in Management from the University of Wisconsin- Stout located in Menomonie, WI and holds an associate in Management from Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI. His passion is the training and development of sales and operations professionals in the brokerage business.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). In 2018, Rockwell Automation won the Supply Chains to Admire Award.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 8, 2014

I jeopardized the release date of the book by taking an extra three months to finish the Supply Chain Index work. He is trying to figure out the answer to these questions: What defines supply chain excellence? Since supply chain can be a bit boring, I made it into a narrative. Who has done it best?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). In 2018, Rockwell Automation won the Supply Chains to Admire Award.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Ilya was formerly a strategy and operations management consultant within the Big 4 with both PwC and KPMG, advising Fortune 1000 clients across healthcare, technology, and private equity verticals. PAXAFE predicts adverse events through the supply chain to de-risk B2B shipments and enable intelligent cargo insurance.

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o9 Solutions

MARCH 30, 2023

The family-owned and operated Wisconsin-based company, based in the town that bears their name, sells and serves more than 70 varieties of sausages across 40+ countries and in more than 75 U.S. Jon Dietz, Supply Chain Director, shared: “o9 capability will transform the way we develop our demand and supply plans.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 22, 2020

supply chains face seasonal risks as the hurricane season begins — and it could be a tough season. Generally, however, technology can help. These catastrophic storms can cause supply chain disruptions due to port and airport closings, flooding of major roads, communication disruptions and power outages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

FDA inks mutual reliance agreements with California, Florida, Utah, Wisconsin. Not only is the extreme electricity shortage in the world’s largest exporter set to hurt its own growth, but the impact on supply chains could also crimp a global economy struggling to emerge from the pandemic. Lead times for chips have surged.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

He was one of my instructors at Northeastern as part of the supply chain certificate program I completed almost 15 years ago. The case studies we analyzed and discussed in his class opened my eyes and mind to the beauty of supply chain management, a field that was still relatively new to me at the time.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Chris is the founder of The Freight Coach , a company that stages transportation companies ranging from traditional freight brokerages, asset-based trucking companies looking to expand into brokerage, as well as technology companies looking to implement their product into the industry. About Chris Jolly. About The Freight Coach.

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

The great news about supply chain compliance is that AB&R® makes it a breeze. Supply chain compliance may include things such as employee labor laws, hazardous material handling, and environmental concerns. Labels and Supplies. A compliant barcode is just the first step to supply chain compliance.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 8, 2013

The first day that I worked with the Kimberly-Clark team, it was snowing in Neenah, Wisconsin. The company worked through two implementations of downstream data technology with strong insights for the team. The current focus is on store-by-store productivity and the design of the supply chain from the outside-in.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 1, 2013

I was one of those fortunate enough to attend the RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference – Logistics 2013 event in Orlando a few weeks back. Top 3 Ways the Retail Revolution Impacts the Supply Chain, Supply Chain Professionals. Supply Chains Require Integrated Planning and Execution.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 12, 2014

This strategy can easily be applied to just about any field, including the supply chain and transportation industry. As much as I wish supply chain news was regularly on the front page of the New York Times or the cover of Forbes magazine, it rarely gains that amount of attention. I turn to social media. LinkedIn .

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Tompkins Blog

JUNE 19, 2014

June 19, 2014 — Supply chain leaders will convene in the country music capital of the world this August for the 10 th annual Tompkins Supply Chain Leadership Forum. About Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium. Creating Supply Chain Excellence Blog: www.tompkinsinc.com/category/blog/.

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AFFLINK

MARCH 16, 2017

Supply chain management is poised on the brink of a major seismic rift that will permeate every level of the sector. The entire supply-chain industry faces growth disruptions such as uncertain economic forecasts, possible changes in American trade policies, and the fragmentation of technological advances.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy. A few years back, biofuel was costly, but research and technology advancements have reduced the cost per gallon. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™. Subscribe Here! Email Address. It’s Cheaper.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

In fact, building a domestic chip industry would be a multi-year initiative, and if China did invade Taiwan, the impact on the overall supply chain would be immediate and would shut down the entire global economy. This is a fallacy. Contract manufacturers are very reliant on semiconductors produced in Taiwan.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 23, 2019

Navigating today’s last mile of the supply chain ecosystem takes a holistic approach that brings together people, process and technology. This continued evolution will need innovative thinking and integration across the first, middle, and final miles of the supply chain. New supply chain strategies.

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Tompkins Blog

APRIL 15, 2014

RALEIGH, NC, April 15, 2014 — Is it important to connect your supply chain strategy with your business strategy? According to a recent survey by Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium, nearly 80 percent of participants agree. About Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium. CONTACT: Barbara Adams. badams@tompkinsinc.com.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Foxconn experiencing buyer’s remorse over Wisconsin LCD factory. Gray in a statement, as reported by Supply Chain Dive. Deloitte digitizing supply chain across multiple blockchain networks. FourKites gets $50 million as investments continue to flood supply chain tech market.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to contribute an article, S&OP Vacation, to the Winter 2017 edition of Supply Chain World magazine 1 about the sales and operations planning process. Visit Supply Chain World to read the rest of the article, S&OP Vacation , which appears on pages 16-18 in the online magazine.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to contribute an article, S&OP Vacation, to the Winter 2017 edition of Supply Chain World magazine 1 about the sales and operations planning process. Visit Supply Chain World to read the rest of the article, S&OP Vacation , which appears on pages 16-18 in the online magazine.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 23, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed a new law permitting the use of delivery robots on crosswalks and sidewalks across the state. appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 23, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed a new law permitting the use of delivery robots on crosswalks and sidewalks across the state. Amazon gets a new patent to prevent showrooming. In most places in the U.S.,

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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 has been a sought after speaker (Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, trainer, and has been published in professional journals and general publications.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 22, 2018

If you think about global supply chains holistically, from raw materials to manufacturer to your customer’s customer, successful final mile execution ensures a positive end to a lengthy process. Alex Rhodeen is Director of Disruptive Solutions for GEODIS and former COO of Kanga, a technology company solving on demand local delivery.

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