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Google Will Acquire a 3PL – And Other Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2015

Talking Logistics

That will be in 2015, after the peak of oil [supply].”. 2015 is less than three weeks away, and a barrel of Brent crude oil is $65.70 Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions.

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What is Economic Order Quantity & its Advantages

SCMDOJO

While the previous points of criticism are valid and worth considering, EOQ might help procure both; the repetitive items and the MRO (maintenance, repair and operation) items. Author : Emad Atef – CSCA, MBA (Candidate), Procurement and Sourcing Manager. Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management. References. Lysons, 312.

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Time to Squeeze Carriers for Better Rates?

Talking Logistics

There was a deceleration in freight volumes during the second half of 2015 which continued into the first month of 2016. percent in December from November , with December 2015 freight shipments down 2.0 For the fourth quarter of 2015, the Freight TSI was down 1.2 percent from December 2014. percent compared to Q4 2014.

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Unlearning Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

The near-infinite processing power Cloud computing provides (along with other technological innovations) will cause everyone in the supply chain and logistics field to unlearn the way we’ve always done things, everything from the way we design software applications to how we design and manage supply chain processes.

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The State of the Industry: A Mid-year Look at Transportation and the Economy

Talking Logistics

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. It was negative in 2015.

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How Freight Disrupted Itself: The View From Within A Changing Industry

Freightos

Prior to that, Phil held a variety of other logistics roles in both Germany and the United States. Then, in November 2015, Phil joined Freightos. For forwarders, just as the 2009 financial crisis ended, another crisis began. Supply chain volatility, increased procurement vendors, agile manufacturing and an on-demand economy.

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Uh-Oh! Insights On How P&G Failed And What This Means For You

Supply Chain Shaman

The details: 2001-Acquired Clairol for 4.9B$ 2002-Divestiture of Jif and Crisco to Smuckers–813M in Stock 2003-Acquisition of Wella for 7B$ 2005-Merger with Gilette for 57B$ 2008-Purchase of Nioxin for 300M$ 2009-Purchased Art of Shaving for 60M$ 2009-purchased ZIRH for 40M. Discontinued in 2011. A case is not a case.