Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

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. For related commentary, see: In Logistics, Somebody Has to Own the Assets. Do Facebook and Twitter Need a Logistics Strategy?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Mariotti, former president of Rubbermaid Office Products Group and Huffy Bicycles, in his book The Complexity Crisis. Mariotti states that you first have to measure it, and he outlines several metrics and techniques in the book, including ranking customers by annual sales, profit, and gross margin percentage.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

It would be tempting to think of reverse logistics as forward logistics done backwards. Reverse logistic isn’t simply a reverse gear. Reverse logistics can also have a dramatic effect on steering a company’s fortunes. Reverse logistics is therefore worth doing, and worth doing properly.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. Mr. Gladwell cites Malcolm McLean in the book " David and Goliath.". US Army uses the “Transporter” container, developed four years earlier for removals, for Korean War supply movements. Shipping between Europe, S.E.

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2016

Prior to that, Phil held a variety of other logistics roles in both Germany and the United States. For forwarders, just as the 2009 financial crisis ended, another crisis began. As examples, DHL and DB Schenker have both embarked on Transport Management System mega-projects. Then, in November 2015, Phil joined Freightos.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

For December 2015, retail sales were the lowest since 2009. Their processes cannot ship and track the EACH and the outsourcing to third-party logistics is too expensive. As a result, unit picking, shipping and returns is redefining warehouse management and transportation processes. What does this mean? Customers are buying less.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

As I explain in my book, The Power of Resilience: How the Best Companies Manage the Unexpected (MIT Press, October 2015), companies can improve their disruption detection capabilities in a number of ways. Managing adverse weather conditions is part and parcel of transportation planning. Watching the weather is one option.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 16, 2018

After the development of bitcoin invented by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009, computer scientists, software industry, and the banking industry were intrigued by the potential applications of bitcoin’s underlying “blockchain” process. 1] One side is labelled risks because bitcoin has involved in money laundering activities, ransom collections (e.g.,

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 16, 2018

After the development of bitcoin invented by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009, computer scientists, software industry, and the banking industry were intrigued by the potential applications of bitcoin’s underlying “blockchain” process. 1] One side is labelled risks because bitcoin has involved in money laundering activities, ransom collections (e.g.,

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

By now, you’ve probably thought about all the logistical details like: what items are required to bring the meal together; who’s responsible for bringing each dish; what time guests should arrive; and where dinner should be served so there’s enough room for everyone. The same is true for logistics planning. I hope you enjoy! - Adam.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 12, 2015

at Uyguroglu is responsible for logistics and customer service operations of the company’s 30 brands in Turkey and Central Asia where there are eight factories, including one of the world’s largest ice-cream factories. A: “I am responsible for running Customer Services and Logistic Operations for all categories we operate in Turkey.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2014

Vitasek’s approaches and insights have been published in more than 200 articles and five books, including “Vested Outsourcing: Five Rules That Will Transform Outsourcing” and “Vested: How P&G, McDonald’s and Microsoft are Redefining Winning in Business Relationships.” —-.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 30, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. We are familiar with the concept of buying online books, electronic goods, gift articles, apparels. Being a very huge initiative with manpower and transportation involved it would take some months to cater in whole city. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Route optimization process determines the sequence in which orders are delivered to customer, so as to reduce overall cost of transportation. And Delivered Cost = product cost + handling cost + transportation cost + return allowance + X. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2017

During the Great Recession of 2007-2009, demand decreased rapidly for container shipping, causing a chain reaction for carriers. IT Modernization: Carriers made large investments in information technology infrastructure, creating e-shipment sites where bookings could be made online, documentation could be reviewed, etc. back to Asia).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. The result was a rather embarrassing public apology and a canceling of orders just prior to the Christmas holiday because the retailer was unprepared to deal with the crush of booked online orders. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009.

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