Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF has been working with a supply chain solutions provider called SupplyOn since 2001. According to Mr. Sobeck, the SupplyOn solution means that when you need to “register a supplier or to update their information, you only need to do that once instead of several times.” Will the needed parts arrive at their plant on time?

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It was designed with linearity in mind: a singular focus on minimizing transport costs through building high-capacity, point-to-point distribution infrastructure. And as global trade has accelerated in recent decades, greater levels of investment and manpower have been dedicated to expanding capacity to achieve cost efficiencies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Mistakes & set-backs are the great source for development opportunity. We began our Seasoned Leadership in Action™ Interview series in support of our objective to share experiences and expertise. And hearing from Industry leaders in this interview format has proven to be incredibly popular.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Does one truck deliver to multiple stores or just one?”. For example, here’s a description from a 2001 profile of Kroger’s food supply chain published by Louisville Business First : The frozen food portion of the order is assembled at 6:30 a.m. It is also my go-to example when I try to explain supply chain and logistics to my kids.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Chokepoints (or bottlenecks) are a term used to describe the most crucial strategic marine routes because they: Capacity limitations. Chokepoints commonly have shallow, constricting depths, which hinder navigation and place restrictions on ship capacity. Potential for closure or interruption. Gibraltar and Suez during World War II).

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

It’s one of those nagging dilemmas that just doesn’t seem to have an answer. MH&L’s Editorial Advisory Board tackles some of the toughest topics facing the supply chain today. Participating in the 2018 roundtable (in alphabetical order) are: ? Tan Miller, director of the Global Supply Chain Management Program, Rider University. ?

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