Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 6, 2013

The success of the third-party logistics industry is evident in the generally high marks given to 3PLs by respondents to a survey as part of the 2013 17th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, which identifies trends and explores how both 3PLs and shippers are using these relationships to improve and enhance their businesses and supply chains.

Third Party Logistics 60

Third Party Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 60

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. In addition, Macy’s announced the closure of 36 stores and K-Mart followed suite with announcements of 27 store closings. What does this mean?

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 150

Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 19, 2013

Gerard Chick and I had a good chat over skype this morning, and we both started jotting down a few facts… Banks are buying up gold and moving currency out since 2009. A friend working at a large third party logistics company noted how demand is very soft.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 74

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Cost Reduction Strategies 74

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In Part Two of this blog series , we provided highlights our third prediction, that supply chain management teams will continue to exercise more direct control of direct materials sourcing, and these efforts will be a prominent element of business strategy for CSCO ’s and CPO ’s this year. Prediction Implications.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2016

The Supply Chains to Admire analysis is now in its third year. It is data driven research: a deep analysis of performance, improvement and Price to Tangible Book Value of 320 companies across 31 industries for the period of 2009-2015. The source data for the analysis is public reporting of balance sheets and income statements.

Pharmaceutical 210

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Planning 210

Supply Chain Insights

JULY 26, 2016

The Supply Chains to Admire analysis is now in its third year. It is data driven research: a deep analysis of performance, improvement and Price to Tangible Book Value of 320 companies across 31 industries for the period of 2009-2015. The source data for the analysis is public reporting of balance sheets and income statements.

Pharmaceutical 110

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Planning 110

Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 31, 2016

It is notable that there are no winners or finalists in the industries of aerospace and defense, automotive, automotive suppliers, conglomerates, consumer durables, e-commerce retail, hospitals, overthe-counter drugs, packaging, pharmaceutical, third-party logistics, or toys.

Pharmaceutical 60

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design 60