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Energy Transition in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain sustainability has become a very hot topic, but for a lot of people, there is uncertainty around its meaning. The second reason to address sustainability topics, from a supply chain perspective, is to meet consumer expectations. Consumer expectations are constantly shifting and challenging the industry.

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Optimizing Inventory Is About Improving Service While Lowering Inventory. Wait, What?

ToolsGroup

Unlike ABC, which involves segmenting SKUs into three broad categories by ‘business value’, assigning a blanket inventory policy for each SKU in a single bucket. Lubinkski achieved a 25 percent reduction in inventory costs, slashed rush orders by air by a third, and saved considerably on waste and obsolescence.

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Parcel Carrier Fuel Surcharges Expected to Rise, Here’s What Shippers Should Know

Intelligent Audit

It’s barely been a month since UPS fuel surcharges were the latest topic, but with fuel prices skyrocketing to surpass records, they are once again on the table and weighing on the industry’s collective minds. . It’s essential to keep in mind that not all parcels will travel by air. On-Highway Diesel. Take Advantage of Hub Injection.

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Adding live shopping to the retail mix

Cathy Roberson

As I listened to news updates over the weekend, a topic popped up that I hadn’t paid much attention to in a while - Live shopping. Facebook also kicked off Live Shopping Fridays for the beauty and fashion categories. Could it disrupt online marketplaces such as Amazon? Remember HSN and QVC?

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Supply Chain Roundtable Series: Getting Demand Forecasting Right 

Unleashed

He adds that it’s important to consider the product category, and how your product fits into that market. Some categories are more price-elastic than others, so there’s less scope in terms of price. You can protect your margins better than you do with a more homogenous category.” It’s a real shame.

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Transforming to a Customer-Driven Digital Supply Chain

ToolsGroup

We see the supply chain in action every day, as we see transportation on our roads, rail, sea and in the air. For supply chain managers balancing the “day to day” imperatives of service, cost and working capital management, as well as navigating internal stakeholders, it can be difficult to know how to approach the topic.

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First NCSU Procurement Leadership Program a great success!

NC State SCRC

Brands) and the US Air Force. The mix of executives from both the public and private sector create a unique dynamic, which allowed sharing of contracting strategies, cost modeling, and category management. This was the best part of the entire training program.” Thanks to everyone who made this kickoff program a success!