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The Top 100 Logistics Companies with Seth Clevenger

The Logistics of Logistics

Seth is Managing Editor of features at Transport Topics. He plans, writes and edits news features for Transport Topics’ weekly newspaper, supplemental publications and TTNews.com. About Seth Clevenger Seth Clevenger is Managing Editor of features at Transport Topics. He is a 2005 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

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Embracing the Supply Chain as A Complex Non-linear System

Supply Chain Shaman

No company in either the household non-durable (consumer goods) or the food manufacturing group beat their peer group on the balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for 2013-2022. The supply chain has two important buffers–inventory and capacity.

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Where Do We Go From Here? Taking a Look at the 2016 State of Logistics Report

GlobalTranz

Instead, annual transportation costs rose continued to rise by 5.5 Transportation and Storage Cost Insights From the 2016 State of Logistics. Changes in transportation and storage of inventory costs made up significant portion of the 2016 SOL. Overall transportation costs rose by 1.3 made up only 7.85

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Getting Ready for 2017: Reflections on Telling Lies

Supply Chain Shaman

This research, released in 2005, gives a compelling view of a metrics hierarchy. In a nutshell, the research states there is a correlation between cost, inventory, and forecast performance. This is especially true in an Information Technology department. This does not mean I think forecasting is an unimportant process.

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Last Mile Carrier Tracking: 5 Tips for eCommerce Merchants

Ware2Go

Last mile carrier tracking shows the status and often location of a package from the moment the shipping information is sent to the carrier. According to a new survey by UPS Capital, 74% of consumers expect accurate tracking information for online purchases. Real-Time Transit Information. What Is Last Mile Carrier Tracking?

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How Did the Digital Supply Chain Evolve?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Accepting or submitting orders via email allowed companies to have electronic paper trails to maintain accurate inventory counts and keep clients satisfied. Such information streamlined transactions and improved decision-making, but the ERP data did not initially permit connecting and compiling cross-functional data sources.

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Coronavirus Increases Supply Chain Risk Management Priority

Enterra Insights

Patrick Van Hull ( @PatrickVanHull1 ), a thought leader in the Kinaxis Strategy Office, points out, “In July 2005, epidemiologist Dr. Michael T. ” Moritz warns, “Supply chain leaders should prepare for additional disruptions in supply and transportation.” … Second, be flexible and encourage flexibility.