Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

These teams then can identify the root causes that created shortfalls in reaching goals and ensures that the solution is documented. And the customers will feel that added value not only in metrics but also from a morale perspective. Overall, MDI provides organizations with key takeaways and measured KPIs.

Six Sigma 100

Six Sigma Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Performance and Improvement for the Period of 2010-2016 for Trucks and Heavy Equipment. Recording of pictures and videos is accomplished in a hands-free environment via voice commands and tied directly to the unit’s documentation through the use of the Proceedix Action Management System. Time to Value. Improved On-The-Job Training.

Supply Chain Design Software 152

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Material Savings Supply Chain Software 152

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

I want to understand why some companies outperform on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter while others do not. About twice a month, companies ask me to review their strategy documents. (Included in this post is Cummins’ digital award for the 2016 Supply Chains to Admire. All winners received their digital images this week. )

Cost Reduction Strategies 150

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 150

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Many of my clients talk about a customer-centric supply chain but rely on useless metrics from an annual survey or a net promoter score. Orbit Chart For Sleep Number for the Period of 2010-2019. Comparison of Companies in the Furniture Peer Group for the Period of 2010-2019. Defining the Customer-Centric Supply Chain.

Customer Service 285

Customer Service Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 285

6 River Systems

JULY 22, 2020

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in the warehousing and storage industry grew from 1,133,900 to 1,194,400 from May 2020 to June 2020. In fact, warehousing accounted for the largest portion of jobs added in the transportation and warehousing sector in June, about 61,000 of 99,000 total jobs.

Warehousing 105

Warehousing Buyer Training Expense Reduction Material Savings 105

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 15, 2013

Sterling Commerce was acquired by IBM in 2010 and is now the company lead in order management, transportation logistics, B2B and supply execution via on-cloud technology. They recently also included a cloud-based Warehouse Management program. IBM Sterling TMS package. Pitney Bowes Package Management System.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 100