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What role should logistics providers play in supply chain performance and benchmarking?

The Network Effect

Visibility of the potential value locked in the current environment is a key driver in a supply network transformation and is being provided by today through cloud-based network platforms. If you’re impatient however, I suggest you read the new whitepaper “ 8 Opportunities for Today’s Logistics Providers “.

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5 Things to Look for When Vetting Logistics Transportation Services

GlobalTranz

As logistics continues to grow more lucrative to the customer experience, 3PLs are playing an increasing role in the supply chain. Vetting 3PLs and transportation management services providers is a complex topic and shippers may not know where to begin. Focus on Carrier Procurement and Management.

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The Forecasting Accuracy Bugaboo

Logistics Viewpoints

Here are ten things to keep in mind in terms of the role that forecasting can have on supply chains: While not a cure all, forecasting does matter. Further, better inventory positioning – the right inventory in the right location – improves a company’s ability to deliver what their customers want. Absolutely!

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Title: 5 Best Practices to Overcome Scope 3 Emission Reduction Challenges

Logistics Viewpoints

In the past few decades, an increasing number of organizations have adopted environmental, social and governance ( ESG ) initiatives to help heal the planet as well as to make cost and efficiency improvements in their supply chain and procurement operations. What obstacles are companies facing in making the most of this opportunity?

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Modeling brewing capacity to drive cost savings at HEINEKEN

AIMMS

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). The other part of my team’s responsibilities is what we call global S&OP. The company owns more than 165 breweries around the world.

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Supply Chain Agility: What is It & How to Improve Yours

Unleashed

Supply chain agility is the ability of a supply chain to respond quickly and effectively to changes in customer demand and external pressures. This guide breaks down supply chain agility – its benefits and the best-practice strategies for achieving it. Why is supply chain agility important?

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What is OTIF? Meaning, Calculation, & How to Improve

Unleashed

This article explains what it is, how to measure and improve it, and how to improve your OTIF rate. This article explains what it is, how to measure and improve it, and how to improve your OTIF rate. What is On Time in Full? OTIF and OTD provide valuable insights into different aspects of your delivery process.