MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 29, 2013

Logistics is a leading source of carbon. Sponsored by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), MIT CTL worked alongside three US companies to help them quantify the carbon footprint of some of their logistics initiatives. has launched two initiatives to improve its logistics operations and environmental performance.

Case Study 87

Case Study Cost Reduction Strategies Study Sourcing Strategies 87

Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

Regardless of your point of view on truck fuel efficiency standards, the reality is that it only addresses part of the opportunity available to shippers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to reduce transportation costs and carbon emissions. I’ve highlighted other case studies over the years.

Vendor Strategies 100

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 100

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

In 2011 Cargill, the multi billion-dollar agri-industrial conglomerate acquired animal nutrition specialist, Provimi. I split this off from global sourcing because we had plenty of buyers but not enough planning and logistics so service and documentation was failing. By Helen Armstong (Supply Chain Movement).

S&OP 107

S&OP Supply and Demand Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 107

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2012

As the general manager of a logistics company, I run across shipping problems every day. Marty didn’t have a lot of shipping yet, but if everything went right, he was going to do lots of shipping. We didn’t do any shipping for him at first, but I kept in touch hoping to eventually get a sale. Ship Happens.

Taiwan 100

Taiwan Chicago Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Menlo Logistics Opening New Multi-client Warehouse in Ladkrabang, Thailand. Kuehne + Nagel inaugurates North America’s regional Integrated Logistics Control Centre in Raleigh, NC, USA. FedEx to Increase Shipping Rates. Note: Grand Junction, Kewill, and MercuryGate are Talking Logistics sponsors. Macy’s, Inc.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 131

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Demand Planning Software 131

Global Trade Management

AUGUST 4, 2008

And in more general terms, common industry practices that impede smooth trade fulfillment transactions include: · Documentation Challenges: The reliance on proprietary EDI systems and the excessive number of documents, with continuously changing requirements creates a ‘perfect storm’ of paper that impedes effective trades.

Global 40

Global Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing 40

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Optimizing ports calls through better use of data, standardization of procedures and digitalization will also create a win-win situation for shipping and ports.". It is in the mutual interests of shipping and ports to cooperate more closely,” said ICS Secretary general Guy Platten. “The Taskforce Port Call Optimisation.

Optimal Sourcing 54

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Cargo Optimization Software 54

RFgen

AUGUST 7, 2022

2011 Food Modernization and Safety Act: This law gives the FDA the authority to order mandatory recalls and establish a food product tracing system. Traditionally, businesses keep paper invoices and shipping documents that can take days or weeks—far beyond FDA compliance requirements—to sort through during a recall.

Food 52

Food Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 52

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

“As the logistics industry faces extraordinary pressures, maintaining a culture of compliance is more critical than ever. Yet many companies, lulled by efficient and relatively inexpensive logistics and transport, have been applying lean and just-in-time production methods that span global networks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 116