BlueYonder

JUNE 3, 2021

The survey results highlight the growing importance of sustainability, with 59% of logistics executives (and within that group 71% of those in consumer manufacturing industry) planning to offer flexible delivery windows for online orders to maximize sustainability. The interesting thing will be how far organizations are willing to go.

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4WL Consulting

JULY 8, 2015

The previous decade has seen many companies, mainly those handling manufacturing operations, change how sourcing of direct materials is executed – from an administrative function to a somewhat strategic procurement approach that has seen the creation of a new position “the Chief Procurement Officer.”

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 31, 2016

by Teresa Chiykowski Welcome to the first blog post in our three-part series discussing three ways to improve supply chain collaboration. Maybe I’m stating the obvious but… a lot has changed in the world of manufacturing since Keith Oliver of Booz, Allen and Hamilton Inc. coined the term “supply chain management” in early 1982.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 29, 2016

As I study research methods, and the market, I realize the lies I’ve spun for prior employers (Gartner and AMR Research) are untrue: The AMR Research Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics. This research, released in 2005, gives a compelling view of a metrics hierarchy. In 2016 I wrote 35 blog posts. Reflections.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. It’s something we’ve written about a lot on the Argentus Blog. Companies have leveraged digital tools, and evolving skills, to collect vast data about product or raw materials sourcing, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing. Defining the New Normal in Supply Chain! What’s Normal Anyways?

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Locus

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Download the Ebook: Supply Chain Sustainability and Profitability with Green Logistics. Download the Ebook. Minimizing risk : By keeping unscrupulous suppliers and manufacturers at bay, businesses can protect themselves from reputational damage. Sources: ?? How does a sustainable last mile aid businesses? Schedule Demo.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 15, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. Lead time is the length of time it takes from when a purchase order is generated to when an item is delivered. Cycle time refers to the amount of time it takes to manufacture a product from beginning to end. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Drop Shipping Teddy Bears!

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Inventory Reduction Material Savings Price Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Get Our EBOOK HERE. We all know and regularly purchase Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG, often also referred to as Consumer Packaged Goods, or CPG). But how has the pandemic accelerated changes in the way that consumers find and purchase these products? Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

In this ebook, you will learn how data can be used to identify efficiencies and make logistics improvements. Logistics data refers to the metrics used to track, measure, and benchmark parts of your supply chain’s performance. Why is Supply Chain Data Important for CPG Manufacturers? . Learn More. What is Logistics Data?

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Technology has become the equalizer, trampling once unique selling propositions and strategies, as customers wield great power among retailers, distributors and manufacturers alike. Metrics – Determine what success looks like at various levels, from operational to strategic. Image Source: [link].

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