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Managerial Practice Will Need to Catch up with the Emergence of Real-time Supply Chains

NC State SCRC

Examples include the multiple layers of approvals for purchase orders, delays in decisions when a forecast deviation occurs, or the lack of response when a major disruption shuts down shipments to customers. Examples of visibility include demand visibility, market visibility, and supply visibility. Much of the data is “integrated” (e.g.,

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Ocean Carrier Alliances: What You Need to Know

Talking Logistics

During the Great Recession of 2007-2009, demand decreased rapidly for container shipping, causing a chain reaction for carriers. More effective management of existing capacity. Greater alignment of future vessel orders with demand forecasts. back to Asia).

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

In fact, during 2007 and 2008, Starbucks leadership began to have severe doubts about the company’s ability to supply its 16,700 outlets. As a result of the decentralised environment, in which inbound logistics and transport management were separate operational fields, there was insufficient transparency in the supply chain.