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Understanding the Gartner Top 25 Supply Chains 2025

Supply Chain Digest

The former AMR Research brilliantly came up with the top 25 idea in 2004. Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? Falling out of the top 25 this year were Inditex/Zara, Pfizer, Dell, and Nike. What do you say? Gartner then acquired AMR in 2010.

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LTL Carrier Profile: UPS Freight

The Logistics of Logistics

LTL Carrier Profile: UPS Freight. UPS Freight is the fourth largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $2.4B UPS Freight has 6.9% UPS Freight is based in Richmond, Virginia. UPS Freight is a business segment of United Parcel Service, Inc. LTL Carrier Profile: UPS Freight Services.

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

Supply Chain Shaman

We were an early adopter of the E2Open technology and we experimented on building B2B networks early in 2004. What suppliers need help with cost (LEAN, labor, freight,…)? We are targeting much improved end-to-end planning in response to multiple demand sources. First Phase: 2002-2006. What cost can just be eliminated?

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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

SCMDOJO

and J-P Rodrigue (2004)). However, topics such as logistics, logistics, physical sourcing and supply chain management are not included in these courses. All road and rail freight duties and regulations regarding the entry of road carriers are under the jurisdiction of the International Chamber of Commerce. Neil Southern, 2011).

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Potential Efficiency Improvements: Vehicle Efficiency in Businesses

SCMDOJO

LPG produces fewer harmful pollutants compared to diesel and offers similar performance (International Energy Agency, 2004). Biofuels, derived from renewable sources like plant materials, boast a lower carbon footprint while still being compatible with existing diesel engines (often in blends) (Khare & Sharma, 2003). Khare, M. &

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Enhancing Logistical Efficiency: Strategies for Improvement

SCMDOJO

The freight industry operates within a complex network characterized by numerous inefficiencies. Logistical Efficiency in Sourcing, Distribution, and Delivery Local Sourcing: While offering potential environmental benefits, local sourcing introduces complexities like smaller vehicle sizes and less-than-full loads.

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A Conversation with Vittorio Favati, TVS Supply Chain Solutions GFS

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

At TVS SCS, I integrated six acquisitions into a single global brand, assembled a talented and dynamic executive and country leadership teams, and created a powerful global freight forwarding platform. Today, a dominance of production and sourcing is considered far-sourcing, driven by attractive labour rates in Asia.