Talking Logistics

JUNE 24, 2016

A beautiful woman passed away this morning, my wife’s aunt who we all loved, so I will be brief with my comments about this week’s supply chain and logistics news. Logistics in Transition: U.S. Business Logistics Costs Slow Considerably with 2.6% business logistics costs rose to $1.48 in favor to 48.1% against).

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SCM Research

JANUARY 12, 2017

The following Google Ngram Viewer graph shows the frequency of the terms “supply chain”, “logistics” and “procurement” in books published between 1975 and 2008. We can only speculate about the current use, as Google’s database ends in 2008.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Calculating the carbon footprint of a company’s comprehensive logistics framework is tremendously complex. Creating more sustainable logistics is even more important for the trucking industry. Sustainable Logistics | Quantifying Sustainability Measures of Your Logistics. That’s potentially frustrating.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally. As a B2B company, procurement management is essential. In 2008, Rockwell Automation prepared to embark on something intentional: the redesign of manufacturing operations and the supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

These disruptions can occur due to decreased consumer demand, supplier instability, or logistical challenges. Shipping networks may experience delays and disruptions, potentially exacerbated by cost-cutting measures within the logistics sector. sea, rail, air) helps mitigate risks related to fuel prices or logistics bottlenecks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Sales and Operations Maturity Model from 2005-2008. Notice how the water turns from blue to brown in Figure 3 with the lack of demand translation capabilities within the enterprise for manufacturing and logistics. When companies reward OEE in manufacturing and POV in procurement, companies will systemically make the wrong stuff.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 17, 2015

As the table below shows, back in 2008, the U.S. Logistics complexities in the conventional sector can quickly drive up costs and eat into profit margins, if not well managed. The post Oil & Gas Companies Focus on Eliminating Supply Chain Waste appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. But by 2014, the U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally. As a B2B company, procurement management is essential. In 2008, Rockwell Automation prepared to embark on something intentional: the redesign of manufacturing operations and the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

Calculating the carbon footprint of a company’s comprehensive logistics framework is tremendously complex. LTL gets even trickier according to a report by the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. . The answer, frankly, is after the product passes through the literal and figurative wall from the manufacturing to logistics realm.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). As some component lead times push into 2023, the shortage is expected to last 24 months before it recedes – similar to the chip shortage of 2008-2009. Logistics Management ). Logistics Management ). Logistics Management ). Maersk ).

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Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 26, 2008

Thursday, June 26, 2008. By going to the website you play the role of the procurement buyer. From there you put on your logistics hat and have the parts shipped. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. Latin American Logistics. Subscribe To. Supply Chain in a Box. SCM Blogroll.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Thereafter I played an integral role in the integration of EGL and TNT Logistics to form Ceva. We then grew to become #2 globally in contract logistics and #4 overall in total supply chain. We managed the supply chain for China’s largest manufacturer with close to US$500m in logistics spend. People make the difference!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

This interview is with Raymon Krishnan, President of The Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. I then spent 10 years building up my own Logistics consulting business growing it to where we had close to 70 employees. Raymon has over twenty five years experience in the Logistics industry as an end user and service provider.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

He has extensive experience in supply-chain operations, covering procurement, logistics, finance and strategy development. He moved into the supply chain operation in 1998 and held various positions in the UK, Latin America, the Netherlands and Switzerland until becoming Unilever’s first Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) in 2008.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

The term “Blockchain” was first coined by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 as the name for the electronic transaction ledger to be used in support of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Material Suppliers, Manufacturers, Distributors, Shippers, Carriers, Logistics companies, and Customers all want to know where goods are in the Supply Chain.

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QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

Very similar to the crisis in 2008-2009 and much to the surprise of industry analysts, automotive demand came back much quicker than expected. The AIAG/Odette Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistic Evaluation ( MMOG/LE ) provides organizations with a supply chain management system. In addition to 6.2.1.7,

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2016

At Transplace’s recent Shipper Symposium, a diverse group of shippers, logistics experts and analysts came together to discuss the latest industry trends and obstacles faced by supply chain and transportation professionals, and identify strategies for addressing these issues and improving operations. Hunt Logistics (now Transplace).

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 14, 2015

The conference was a great opportunity to interact with logistics and procurement executives in an environment of open dialogue and discussion. All of a sudden, everyone is “knocking on the door” of procurement and logistics, asking for cost improvements.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Logistics and Transportation Managers at manufacturers will have reports at their fingertips on how to continue to reduce transportation costs, a heavy portion of the expense budget, by leaning on data to continually improve. Between 2005 and 2008, the average annual number of robots sold was about 115,000 units. The Role of Robotics.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. business logistics costs reportedly rose by 22.4 For 2021, U.S. percent to $1.85

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Requis

JULY 14, 2020

Steeped in the investment world since 2008, Brian decided very early on to focus on supply chain and operations investment. After graduation in 2008 I joined Jeff Citron at KEC Ventures (noted for stock trading platform Island ECN and Vonage; Jeff is also known for Datek Online). That stayed with me.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

Since our inception in 2008, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group has annually published a series of supply chain management focused predictions. To begin this series will share a excerpts from our first prediction that sets the overall context and perspectives for the coming year. Background.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. As a recruitment company specializing in Supply Chain and Procurement, Argentus sits at the nexus of a lot of these demographic changes. We’re maybe a ways past the 2008-2014 heyday of stereotyping millennials in the workforce. Subscribe Here!

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Referring to the post-2008 period, he notes: “Sales are rising rapidly from 2017 through 2018. This requires close coordination with suppliers and efficient logistics processes. While this seems straightforward, the consequences for businesses can be substantial. During this same period, inventories are also increasing.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 17, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. Healthcare.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

A common challenge for procurement and supply chain professionals is obtaining support from C-level leaders to invest in a robust supply chain risk management (SCRM) program. To reflect the reality that SCRM programs take time to mature, ROI should be calculated over a three-year period.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Logistics Design : Efforts should be practiced to reduce fuel consumption. Reducing pollution during transportation are important activities of reverse logistics. Healthcare.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

significantly improved their ability to generate cash in 2017, producing the strongest working capital performance since 2008. days seen in 2008, which was driven largely in changes made in response to the recession. The 1000 largest non-financial companies in the U.S. days, an improvement of 1.5 days (4%) over last year.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 29, 2020

m/m in 2020 was taken way back in 2008 and it got ratified in 2016 in the 17th session of MEPC meeting. Reducing sulphur emissions by utilizing low sulphur fuel oils in shipping vessels will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2050 compared to 2008 requirements. m/m of Sulphur cap. The decision to make it 0.5%

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Think of all the jobs that would be created, but also the logistics that need to be managed! Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38).

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Listening to him reminded me of the fun we had starting up the first ever company to produce supply market intelligence focused on the procurement space. Today, Beroe is the most successful procurement intelligence company, and continues to lead the pack in this space. We were astounded to discover that the ratio was 1 to 105.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 4, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Though I have attended all Pulse events since its inception in 2008 (last year I gave it a miss), it still looks new every year. Procurement Blog. Communication Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 2, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Since the data is exchanged in real time whenever an item of stock is moved, synergies can even be leveraged in logistics, order management and shop floor manufacturing systems.

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