The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. A culture of continuous improvement is one which help foster trust and partnership.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

is bringing a piece of its supply-chain operations in-house as the company reviews broader operations and management of its distribution.” In other words, while cost and service improvements were the main driving forces to outsourcing in the past, access to technology and business intelligence are now equally (if not more) important.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Wilko, to start off, could you tell us more about the supply chain division you work for? . I work for Global Supply Chain, a division based in Zoeterwoude (the Netherlands). Every country or operating company has its own supply chain team and is responsible for managing its own capacity, demand and supply.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 28, 2023

The following is a continuation of a supply chain technology thought leadership education series developed in collaboration with Replan. Such an environment requires manufacturing and supply chain processes to be able to more proactively sense, pivot and respond to market changes.

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Unleashed

MAY 10, 2020

As governments and hospitals work to stamp out Covid-19, manufacturers are also struggling to manage the virus’ impact on their supply chains. Toyota published The Toyota Way, a guidebook that covers principles in two key areas: continuous improvement and respect for people. The Toyota way of managing inventory.

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Logility

DECEMBER 1, 2021

But a new layer of complexity now presents another existential topic: the chain of custody. I had the pleasure of discussing the role of chain of custody in supply chain traceability at the recent Traceability & Sustainability Conference , hosted by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA).

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

If you’re serious about continuous improvement and developing a best-in-class supply chain to serve your organisation, keeping your managers and workforce educated is paramount. 6 Supply Chain Education Ideas to Implement. SEE ALSO: Supply Chain Leaders Program. Click To Tweet.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2017

Treading Water in the Real World: Managing Costs for the Supply Chain Leader. In a large company, the average supply chain leader manages hundreds, even thousands, of cost reduction programs simultaneously. Continuous Improvement Processes. of revenues on Information Technology (IT).

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Wilko, to start off, could you tell us more about the supply chain division you work for? . I work for Global Supply Chain, a division based in Zoeterwoude (the Netherlands). Every country or operating company has its own supply chain team and is responsible for managing its own capacity, demand and supply.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

At the end of this blog, we will also be linking a couple resources of reading material to aid your journey of procurement training as well as best practice templates and dashboards to help improve your procurement processes as a working professional in the field. What you will learn: Lesson 1.

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Proxima

AUGUST 24, 2023

Businesses can’t make meaningful progress on Scope 3 alone; they are ultimately reliant on the supply chain making the necessary steps. Many organizations are simply adding a few questions within sourcing processes as a “tick box” exercise for suppliers to indicate whether they are taking steps to achieve CO2 reduction.

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Proxima

AUGUST 24, 2023

Businesses can’t make meaningful progress on Scope 3 alone; they are ultimately reliant on the supply chain making the necessary steps. Many organizations are simply adding a few questions within sourcing processes as a “tick box” exercise for suppliers to indicate whether they are taking steps to achieve CO2 reduction.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 18, 2019

Continuous improvement — this is the dream for forward-thinking shop floor stakeholders across all industries. In fact, more than 40% of the business leaders who spearhead continuous improvement efforts find themselves overseeing failing programs , according to research published in Harvard Business Review.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 19, 2014

Their supply chains are not improving corporate performance. Despite multimillion dollar technology projects, and tomes of strategy documents, they are stuck in their ability to overcome market factors and rising complexity to drive continuous improvement on a portfolio of metrics. Each is different.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Indeed, today’s advances in digital technology have made freight rate KPIs much more accessible—but that accessibility comes at a cost. Firstly, if you plan to benchmark as a one-off exercise now and again, you might engage a specialist team of consultants to execute a project for you. What Are Your Freight Benchmarking Options?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2013

Every industry seems to have its silver bullet for creating improvement. If you know the buzzwords and “tools” for the system of choice you can become a guru, sitting on top of the mountain dispensing golden pearls of wisdom for all to wonder at. Few tools are perfect out of the box, so you may be tempted to look for something new.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. Today I also want to report that, based on over a decade of scientific discovery, traditional supply chain practices are not best practices. Let me explain.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JULY 25, 2016

Now they’re looking to go beyond capturing the benefits derived from process automation, and exploring how these powerful tools can unlock efficiencies only dreamed of a mere decade ago. This type of benchmark exercise helps companies understand how they compare to others and enables them to change as needed.

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crisp

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

However, these required scope 1 emissions only measure what each company emits directly, and don’t take entire supply chains into consideration. They’re familiarizing themselves with their complex supply chains and setting up reporting protocols to get ahead of the curve and mitigate compliance risks.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

Speed in decision-making, speed in reducing cycle-times, speed in operations, and speed in continuous improvement. AI in the supply chain is here to stay and make waves in the years to come. Gaining Supply Chain Momentum with Artificial Intelligenc e(AI) in Supply Chains & Logistics.

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Supply Chain Network

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

With enterprise-level sourcing policies and processes, backed by deep content and context – the entire sourcing exercise, from opportunity identification to contract execution, can deliver the perfect balance between cost and value for every supplier relationship. Continues seamlessly through contract execution. Paul Martyn.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

If you want to gain more supply chain analytics knowledge, you’re in the right place. We’ve compiled a list of 10 great supply chain analytics books to help you better understand the concepts and strategies behind this vital business field.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2015

In part 1 of this blog series , we shared how supply chain collaboration yielded significant business benefits and we pointed to spectacular success stories from two household names in retail and manufacturing. And should the relationship be supported by a new or improved supply chain collaboration model?

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It is arguably true that supplier performance management is considered a business practice for measuring, analyzing, and managing supplier performance to reduce cost, and risk and also drive continuous improvement. Therefore, the success of supplier performance management directly affects the quality of the entire supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

One of the top New Year’s resolutions is to start exercising. And I could see some focus on continuous improvement. Some facilities would be reporting on continuous improvement activity but it happened occasionally. Other facilities had no continuous improvement activity at all.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I am working on a new book focused on the sales and procurement relationship in supply chains with my friend Howard Richman, who has a wealth of experience working for companies like Merck, Citrix, and others. What is the reason you are engaged in the outsourcing exercise? appeared first on Supply Chain Resource Cooperative.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Niels van Hove founder of Supply Chain Trend, interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. A group, that has shown passion to improve S&OP and a willingness to provide ideas for the future. Supply Chain Trend: Can you describe your first involvement in S&OP?

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Far from a buzzword, big data analytics in logistics and supply chain management are helping companies gain insight into their current performance while optimizing future operations. What is Big Data in Logistics & Supply Chain Management? The Best Analytical Techniques Around Big Data in the Supply Chain.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing (Bel Group). “Companies have an essential role in building a more sustainable development model by improving their supply chain practices” Pascale de Felix has been with the Bel Group for 30 years and represents them in the AIM-Progress sector association.

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Proxima

MAY 2, 2020

What do my rebate, incentive, payment, or continuous improvement clauses look like? If we know back-to-front what our contract language is with our partners around incentives or rebates that affect liquidity, then we can exercise or negotiate against those clauses more immediately to modify our bottom lines when needed.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Technology Services. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Supply Chain Management.

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 11, 2021

For the session, we were joined by Charlotte Anabelle de Brabandt , a representative of the Institute for Supply Management (IMS) and Ramit Mahajan , the Head of Supply Chain Enablement, India at Henkel. . So, I think that the whole cost of cyber-crime has been underestimated,” she adds.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Warehouse logistics is the heart of any supply chain operation, assimilating and dispatching goods to ensure availability and timely delivery. With more consumers turning to e-commerce, it’s important for businesses of all sizes to bolster the supply chain to handle the e-commerce business model.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

KPIs or Key Performance Indicators are a core practice of measuring the effectiveness and for continuous improvement in any business outsourcing model. Using a Service Level Agreement with effective, realistic Supply Chain & Logistics KPIs helped considerably. Taking a Customer-Centric Approach.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2016

Author’s Note: The following is the forward I wrote for a new textbook published by MercuryGate (a Talking Logistics sponsor) on “ Modern Technology for Transportation Optimization ,” which is available for purchase on Amazon.com. The word “optimization” is ubiquitous in the supply chain and logistics industry.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 20, 2020

Bottom lines are in jeopardy for almost every industrial supply chain in the world, except for those that might benefit from the coronavirus pandemic, such vaccine companies, facemask producers, medical device companies, certain eCommerce companies, etc.). Video-Conferencing, Remote Collaboration Tools, Remote Management Suites.

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