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Stories of Supply Chain Leadership: An Interview with Joan Motsinger of Seagate

Supply Chain Shaman

First Phase: 2002-2006. What suppliers need help with cost (LEAN, labor, freight,…)? Our factors spans all those prior priorities, but expands into a much higher level of analytics on design cost (simplicity, leverage, supplier input), manufacturing cost (sites, labor, automation,… ) ,service costs (freight,…).

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Seasoned Leadership in Actionâ„¢ Interview Excerpts: Lessons Learned by Global Leaders

Supply Chain Game Changer

Sam Samadi, Head of Global Quality/Compliance at Casper. In reality, a few abrupt moves and getting laid off in 2001 by Dell drove a sharp left-hand turn in my career in 2002 that evolved to where I am today. In my training this was called QDC for quality, delivery and cost….and and you fix your issues in that order.

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Tailwind Transportation Software Expands Integration with Trucker Tools

Tailwind

Tailwind TMS adds Trucker Tools real-time load tracking to all TMS subscription tier for real-time visibility into available truckload capacity and predictive freight matching. It incorporates trusted, real-time data on available truckload capacity with predictive freight-matching algorithms, processes and workflows.

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Tailwind Transportation Software Integrates with Trucker Tools Smart Capacity

Tailwind

Utilizes predictive freight-matching tools to find and match optimal trucks with loads faster, keep preferred carriers rolling with quality loads. Tailwind Transportation Software deploys a hybrid, web-based TMS platform available by monthly subscription, for both freight brokers and small fleets. “We

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PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance

The Logistics of Logistics

Government regulations like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) put additional strain on companies to maintain stringent data and financial controls, and often include provisions on how data is maintained by outside vendors and service providers. Data Quality Management – How accurate is the data? How much is retained?

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Guest Commentary: TMS – Customizable and in the Cloud

Talking Logistics

Whether you are a logistics service provider or manage your own freight, you can truly customize your TMS to match your business and do so in the cloud. Brian joined MercuryGate in 2002 and has 25 years of experience in leading-edge technology initiatives. What will you do with that kind of power?

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Supply Chain Predictions for 2020 (Who knew I’d still be writing this blog 18 years later!)

NC State SCRC

The first one, I believe, was in January, 2002, just two years after I founded the SCRC. On top of that, the increase of Uber Freight, food delivery services, and a plethora of other services is causing congestion to rise rapidly. Data quality will improve… but very slowly. Those that sit back and wait, however, may not.