The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

The scarcity of skilled professionals in areas such as logistics, procurement, and data analytics can hinder the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains. Past, Present, and Future Examining the evolution of supply chain management provides valuable insights into the changing landscape of resilience and agility.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In this post, Steve Raetz, Director of Research and Market Intelligence at C.H. Read More at C.H.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 13, 2011

My first CSCMP Annual Conference was in 1989 and I always try to get there every year to catch up with all my logistics and supply chain friends! For the first time some social content was also included on Wednesday with @TerriGriffith (also presenting at our CCE2011 event in two weeks) and Adrian Gonsalvez sharing their insights.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Shahzaib: We were the first company in 2011-2012 to create a supply chain disruption alert system ( EventWatch AI ) that could monitor time-sensitive global events for faster response and mitigation of supply chain disruptions, 24/7, from over 104 million sources in 108 languages. Then, it provides a future delay prediction on active POs.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 5, 2021

No cake, no balloons, no presents. October 4, 2011: the day my oldest daughter Hannah was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) at age 11. The post 3,500 Sunrises Later appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. There is a 10-year anniversary coming up in October that I won’t celebrate.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

What do you get when you bring together shippers, logistics service providers, and a transportation management system (TMS) vendor in New Orleans? That was the central question Hope Federer, Senior Solutions Consultant at MercuryGate, addressed in her kick-off presentation. How can a TMS enable this process?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2015

The end result of both projects will be presented to senior Staples leadership at the end of the engagement. The program has evolved into one of national prominence with recent rankings by leading organizations and mediums including Gartner (2014 and 2011), US News & World Report (2012) and Bloomberg Business Week (2011).

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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.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2013

I have long argued that third party logistics providers (3PLs) should set themselves apart from the competition by fully harnessing the power and value of their customer and employee communities (see “ If Operational Excellence is a Given, Then What Else Matters for 3PLs? ” Robinson is a Talking Logistics sponsor).

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. increase over 2011, according to Capgemini’s 2014 18th Annual Third Party Logistics Study. billion (U.S.

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Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 4, 2019

Our evolutionary story today, about the Logistics and Supply Chain conference, begins in 1984 when NMRI held their first Physical Distribution & Transportation Conference. The next evolutionary step for this event is when RILA Logistics became RILA Supply Chain in 2014.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 12, 2015

Head judge Jack van der Veen (Nyenrode Business University) explained that important selection criteria included authenticity, presentation skills, excellence in one’s own context and the ability to look beyond cultural borders. Beers was presented with the trophy by last year’s winner, Jeroen van Weesep (Lego). The judging panel.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 30, 2015

appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Make the time to ask a question every week about something you’re working on or interests you and see where the search for answers takes you. I promise, you won’t be disappointed. The post Did You Ask A Good Question Today? Leadership Development Dan Rothstein Isidor I.

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Elementum

JANUARY 25, 2018

The report also disclosed that last year's total losses were exceeded only by those in 2011, when a 9.0 Rallying the Logistics Community. ALAN members respond to requests for logistics and supply chain services through a web portal that ensures essential goods are able to reach affected communities in a timely and efficient manner.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 20, 2022

Data provided by global based risk insurers indicate that since the year 2011, climate driven events have cost businesses more than $100 billion in six of this ten-year period. The one area that is clear is that industry supply chains, with their contribution towards achieving zero-emissions will remain in the forefront of such efforts.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 19, 2015

Past winners have included GF Piping Systems (2014), ADVA Optical Networking (2013), Infineon Technologies (2012), BASF (2011), and BMW-Motorrad (2010). This year the prize was presented as part of the third “Exchainge, the Supply Chainers’ Conference” in Frankfurt’s House of Logistics and Mobility.

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Logility

MARCH 2, 2011

OK, enough about dreaming of warmer days … Connections 2011 is set to be our largest user conference to date with record registrations and 25 percent more sessions to accommodate our growing audience. Luckily, this March our annual customer conference will be in Orlando, away from the cold weather and under the sun.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 27, 2023

While machines may be able, if appropriately trained, to sift through large amounts of data and present options for actions, people may have to make the ultimate decisions in cases where the implications matter significantly. However, objectives, moral understandings, and preferences change over time.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

That’s why Costa Express’ presentation at the Gartner Executive Supply Chain Conference in London stood out. Clowes had no time for incremental change, preferring to start his tenure by changing logistics and warehousing partners, IT systems and even the roles of the planners in only nine months.

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Supply Chains Rock

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Successful order fulfillment and strong branding are inextricably linked, and the hectic holiday season presents greater challenges than some retailers can manage. But using fulfillment outsourcing can meet and exceed any challenge that Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas gift giving may present.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 8, 2015

In 2011, Nigerian startup Mall for Africa, which ships American brands to Nigerian consumers, took in $17 million in 2014. A lot of that comes down to supply chain and logistics management. Sourcing from multiple countries can present a headache. Last-mile logistics get chaotic. Why Now is a Good Time to Invest.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Over the course of the last decade, I have carefully recorded and reported presentation after presentation from conference after conference and interview after interview with supply chain leaders. In 2011, insurance claims and business continuity amplified the discussion. He gave a great presentation. I was proud.

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Requis

AUGUST 28, 2020

Radu Palamariu has been helping global organizations find the right leaders since 2011. Currently he is the Practice Head for Global Logistics & Supply Chain at Alcott Global, and leads its team in Asia-Pacific as Managing Director. This includes presentation skills and storytelling ability, to help get your message across.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Our team was recognized for our unique configure-to-order process for our microprocessors as a finalist in the Supply Chain Council’s Operational Excellence award in 2011. Finally, on the personal front, the Global Supply Chain Leadership Group selected me as their Supply Chain Executive of the Year in 2011.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 20, 2013

The Supply Chain Management Award 2013 was presented at the inaugural Exchainge – the Supply Chainers’ Convention in Frankfurt on June 18, 2013. The award is presented to powerful end-to-end supply chain solutions and outstanding implementations within individual links in the value chain. Photo: Andre Baschlakow (Logistik Heute, 2013).

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Elementum

AUGUST 16, 2022

Cloud Computing is “Eating The World”…of Business In 2011, entrepreneur and investor Marc Andreesen wrote an article for the Wall Street Journal titled, “Why Software is Eating the World.” Truth be told, we think that it could actually be the biggest.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

There were 10% fewer manufacturers in 2011 than in 2008—a record low since 1977, when the Census Bureau started collecting Business Dynamics data. International logistics experts and attorneys can facilitate to avoid extreme delays and surprise costs. And, the labor force was 35% smaller in those days. And, after building the new U.S.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 14, 2013

provides greater flexibility in establishing how the freight is presented to authorized carriers, and the amount of visibility carriers have into the progress of the auction. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (June 10-14, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Highly customizable, FAM 2.0

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. There are two aspects of the requirement presented in Part I of this blog- [link] ; one is the creation of a comprehensive-generic work plan while other focuses on making the generic work plan more specific. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. We have seen that due to these reasons, the planners prefer to have both the critical and the non-critical parts being planned in APO and the proposals presented to them in a consistent manner for them to make decisions. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. they find it difficult to integrate the requirements and present a holistic picture to the IT vendor. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. Healthcare.

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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). With a price tag of $2.1

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. This would also present one with an option to catch diversions, if any, early on in the lifecycle. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. Financial Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. And you presented a good perspective on it and everyone should learn something from it. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. Communication Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Speakers from both the sessions presented their views on why and how business partners are critical to IBM success and how working together results into a win-win situation. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 30, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. At present buying grocery online in India is not an attractive option, as compared to other categories. Presently the grocery e-retailer in India has a pre defined delivery slot within a day. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011.

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