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Lean and Green Supply Chain Initiatives Can Be Complimentary

ModusLink Corporation

Previous commentaries on Value Unchained noted a recent University of Tennessee research study, “Green, Lean and Global Supply Chain Strategies.” In the posting, Beyond the Research Part Three: Green and Lean Global Supply Chain Strategies , the researchers at the University of Tennessee made a rather important observation.

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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. Our Rating: 5/5 2. Our Rating: 5/5 4.

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The Problem with “No Problems”

Talking Logistics

Following the Lean 5S methodology can also help with collecting turnbacks. There is an obvious and fundamental difference between warehouse operations that talk about Lean on a project or function level, and a company that values improving the lives of its employees by engaging them in process improvement as a part of the culture.

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Digitizing Check Calls with Trey Griggs and Ryan Rogers

The Logistics of Logistics

Trey is a Brand Ambassador at Lean Solutions Group , a nearshore service provider that delivers high-quality business solutions in staffing, tech, marketing, and sales for U.S.-based Trey Griggs is a Brand Ambassador at Lean Solutions Group and the Founder and CEO of BETA Consulting Group (BCG). About Lean Solutions Group .

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

Paul Dittmann , Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee Improving operational efficiency in the global supply chain is a complex undertaking, and requires a documented, multi-year strategy instead of knee jerk reactions, and programs of the month.

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4PLs: Collaboration Among Logistics Service Providers Creating More Value for Shippers

GlobalTranz

In fact, a team of researchers at the University of Tennessee further defined this relationship. Agile systems, lean production , big data, the Internet of things, and the driver shortage make up some of the latest, most discussed topics on value-adding 4PLs. What Does It All Mean?

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Is the Food Supply Chain Breaking?

Enterra Insights

As Ted Stank, professor of supply chain and logistics at the University of Tennessee, notes, “There are a lot of issues that play into [whether a manufacturer can easily pivot]. The kinds of workarounds that are happening in transportation today to move products through a broken and disrupted global supply chain are amazing.

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