The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 17, 2022

Jeff Flowers and Joe Lynch discuss why inventory is everything. Quickly moving towards his true passion of operations, Jeff spent 2006-2016 in various roles with the nation’s largest building products Distributor, BlueLinx. Key Takeaways: Inventory is Everything. About Jeff Flowers.

Inventory Reduction 173

Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory Logistics Network Optimization Software 173

Resilinc

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Opened in 2006, this plant is responsible for building the Buick Enclave and the Chevrolet Traverse. While companies do have some excess inventory available, the automotive supply chain is experiencing layoffs, furloughs, auto parts shortages, and idling operations. GM’s Lancing Delta Township, conversely, is GM’s newest US plant.

Automotive 75

Automotive Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning 75

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

In our work on the Supply Chains to Admire report , we tracked the progress of manufacturing, retailing and distribution companies for the period of 2006 to 2013 and 2009-2013. We then rated companies on their ability to manage and improve a portfolio of metrics: operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC).

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 150

Global Trade Management

MAY 22, 2017

In combination with the latest technology hypes like IoT, the chain of custody is magnified to address everything from supply chain security to regulatory compliance. Second, initiated by 9/11 billions of US$ grants have been given to companies to develop new technologies for making international supply chains more secure.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sourcing Strategies 40

Enterra Insights

JUNE 9, 2020

They must recognize the economic, security, and health threat that the next influenza pandemic poses and invest accordingly.'”[2] During a pandemic the ability to shift to alternative sources could prove crucial. Although a coming pandemic cannot be avoided, its impact can be considerably lessened. ” Additional actions.

Supply Chain Risk Management 100

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 100

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Vendor Managed Inventory processes–once hailed as the panacea of demand sensing–largely operate in isolation within sales organizations (of the thirty-three organizations that we interviewed last year, no market leader has connected these demand signals). This gives supply chain leaders a false sense of security.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Forecasting Software 150

Unleashed

MAY 12, 2022

Here we take a closer look at each of these popular platforms: Shopify for B2B eCommerce Shopify, the Canadian platform founded in 2006 , has grown into a behemoth of the sector, and now operates across 175 countries. Compare this with Magento, which – with its open source offerings – has a far more fluid pricing structure.

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 98