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Indiana Jones and the supply chain bullwhip effect

Kinaxis

This question of demand management led me to wonder if any bullwhip manufacturer or supplier ever ran into a situation that caused them to experience the bullwhip effect in their own supply chains. Many Indiana Jones wannabees emerged, due to the popularity of the film. How ironic would that be? If so, how did you remedy it?

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Less Darwin. More Indiana Jones.

Requis

Supply chain is evolving.” I just Googled “supply chain is evolving” and got 166,000,000 results. I wasn’t interested in achieving change at a glacial pace or having to set out on an Indiana Jones-style adventure to find the mythical fountain of youth so I could live long enough to see the change I was hoping to create.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The global supply chain industry has by default, a large environmental impact, through its carbon footprint. We are committed to preparing the supply chains of the future. In addition, CEVA Logistics was also appointed by General Motors (GM) to manage its entire ventilator production supply chain in support of the U.S.

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Casey’s General Stores Supply Chain Team Contributes to Strong Financial Results

Logistics Viewpoints

It gives them more control over their supply chain. Casey’s recently opened a new distribution center in Joplin Missouri; the retailer also operates warehouses in Ankeny and Terra Haute Indiana. The new distribution center is not the only supply chain initiative the company launched in the last year.

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Amplify Your Supply Chain While Capitalizing on your IT Infrastructure

Logility

Managing the supply chain of such a global enterprise is challenging. This is an example of a classic supply chain problem, which was affecting Ampacet from both the supplier and provider sides of their business. The company spans the globe with 12 manufacturing sites on four continents. Our CEO is an enthusiastic user.

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Overcoming Last Mile Hurdles with Luke Denny

The Logistics of Logistics

About Luke Denny Luke Denny is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in software and supply chain logistics. With 15 years of experience in software and 6 years in supply chain, logistics, and transportation, Luke has founded three separate companies and sold one of them in early 2022.

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Building Strong Carrier Relationships with Dan Lindsey

The Logistics of Logistics

Linkage was founded in March 2020, and has grown by leaps and bounds and was recognized as the fastest-growing private company in central Indiana. About Linkage Logistics Linkage Logistics is a full-service freight brokerage and manage transportation company, specializing in high touch, high priority, full truckload shipments.