The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

This article explores the concepts of resilience and agility in supply chain management, their link with change, and the strategies employed to navigate the evolving business landscape. These changes can significantly impact supply chains by affecting sourcing strategies, trade routes, and market access.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 29, 2022

Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management. Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management. 312; Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management. Jay & Barry Render Heizer, Operations Management , 10th edition (Boston Munich: Pearson, 2011), 507. Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management. References. Lysons, 312.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2016

Today’s logistics empire is not your grandfather’s or even your father’s logistics operation. Consumers are expressing an unprecedented amount of power through eCommerce, and in fact, eCommerce logistics is growing increasingly reliant on small parcel and package delivery options daily. Warehousing Expansion Is a Must.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 16, 2015

A variety of barriers can impact an effective inventory strategy, such as working in functional silos and demand/supplier volatility¹. Do I have the right distribution network (for example, centralized stocking strategies for my slow movers)? Asking the Right Inventory Questions. Do I have the right ordering frequencies and lot sizes?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2018

And that is why on November 3, together with my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure teammates, I will be riding 100 miles in support of JDRF to help us find a cure. So, I have a small ask: It doesn’t cost you anything to access the posts and videos we publish on Talking Logistics, thanks to our sponsors. E2open Acquires Cloud Logistics.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2015

Now, this week’s supply chain and logistics news, which was dominated by transportation-related items: Are Imports Moving to the East Coast? The post This Week in Logistics News (July 13-17, 2015) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. House approves $8 billion highway funding extension (The Hill).

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2015

The relationship between a shipper and a logistics provider often starts as a transactional process. The shipper has an immediate need, which leads to a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ) process then ultimately selects a third-party logistics (3PL) supplier to execute on that need.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The main take aways from the presentation earlier this year were the following: The auto industry has made supply chain risk management a priority since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. For example, improved resilience will require changes to the way we do supplier pre-qualification, sourcing, and our procurement segmentation strategy.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

DHL launches new logistics service for life sciences products handled at extremely low temperatures. UPS Capital – Sponsored Study Shows Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Strategies Lacking. Penske Logistics Joins CargoNet to Enhance Supply Chain Security. Note: Transplace is a Talking Logistics sponsor.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Supply Chain Models Enable Companies to Compare and Test GHG Reduction Strategies. At LLamasoft since 2011, Chrzanowski has worked with customers from multiple industries including food and beverage, healthcare, military, manufacturing and petro-chemical to execute supply chain projects and identify new strategic designs.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 4, 2014

The 30 th SCRC meeting kicked off today with a theme on “Transportation Strategy in an Infrastructure Constrained Environment”. William also talked about the importance of having an integrated transportation strategy that thinking about packaging and planning issues – and the quality concerns are becoming more important.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

NASDAQ: JDAS), The Supply Chain Company®, today announced that Fabrizio Brasca, vice president, global logistics, JDA Software, will participate in a panel discussion at the CSCMP Annual Global Conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pa. JDA® Software Group, Inc. The panel is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Session Details.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Experts’ Choice: Supply Chain and Logistics Email Newsletters. Ti Logistics Briefing.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2014

It’s one of the most common questions I get these days from third-party logistics providers (3PLs), especially this time of the year as they’re finalizing their strategies for 2015 and beyond. For years, shippers have been reporting significant logistics cost reductions from moving operations to Mexico. View Results.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2013

By incorporating reference rates into their models, LLamasoft customers will be able to better understand how LTL rates will impact their overall strategy, enabling more intelligently-designed supply chain and transportation networks. Note: Ryder is a Talking Logistics Sponsor. The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 1.2

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Main | Demand Planning in CPG industry - Practising the Best Practices » The Upcoming 2011 Holiday Buying Season will again Test Retailer MCO and Supply Chain Capabilities. What therefore should retailers expect in the upcoming 2011 season? Posted by: Vijai | November 13, 2011 5:16 PM.

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QAD

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In the United States for example, many companies have been considering – and some already taken – strategies like near-shoring and reshoring. For example, the information your logistics department uses to track deliveries can be shared with your customers, and your customer support team.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. » The Real Headline for the 2011 Holiday Buying Season- Need for Balancing Retailer Online and Fulfillment Process Investments. As we approach the latter stages of the 2011 holiday buying season, the uptick in online buying has indeed occurred. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Back in 2011, supply chain analyst Trevor Miles ( @milesahead ) noted there is a similar sounding word supply chain managers should associate with VUCA. According to Steinberg, “Agility starts by aligning business strategy and supply chain strategy. ” Those criteria are: 1. It’s Agile. It’s Autonomous.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As a result, most projects are not clear in scope, with the implementation of visibility as a ‘functional extension to existing process’ lacking a holistic outside-in approach/strategy to sense, respond, and act.” “Survey existing suppliers, third-party logistics providers and customers. ” Step 2.

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SCM Research

MAY 22, 2012

It also turns out that operational excellence, logistics contract renewal, and supply chain visibility are the top supply chain projects in 2012 and that business prioritization, IT capability, and financial/budget limitations are the main bottlenecks for supply chain strategy implementation.

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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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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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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.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? Amazon did not invent the random storage approach. Book your free consultation.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “Acing the E-Commerce and Logistics Game Means Going Back to the Basics with an Eye on the Future” white paper! This is a must read for those who are looking to master e-commerce logistics! Want more educational white papers?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 23, 2015

They can also improve merchandising strategies and provide input to future product development. For example, according to an October 2011 Wall Street Journal article , “When Virginia’s magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit [in August 2011], the first Twitter reports sent from people at the epicenter began almost instantly at 1:51 p.m.—

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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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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. « How to make Preventive Maintenance a way of life in SAP APO Support Projects - Part 1 | Main | How to make Preventive Maintenance a way of life in SAP APO Support Projects - Part 2 » Confluence of IT and Business Strategy for a Transformation program. Instance Consolidation Strategy.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2015

Franklin Center for Supply Chain Management and the work it is doing on behalf of Staples advance the thought capital of the supply chain profession,” said Don Ralph, senior vice president, supply chain and logistics, Staples, Inc., Supply Chain supply chain management'

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 22, 2015

  Her success recipe is based on a “piggybacking strategy” by taking advantage of the imbalanced of container movements between U.S. billion in sales in 2011.  billion in sales in 2011.  Zhang’s personal fortune exceeded $4.6 billion, making her the wealthiest self-made woman in the world. 

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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 Opz

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Current logistics and supply chain management trends are discussed very often on social media sites. In the year 2000, Journal of Business Logistics published the article named " Ten Mega-Trends That Will Revolutionize Supply Chain Logistics ". How can we identify them really?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 23, 2017

Top 3 Logistics Challenges for Automotive Manufacturers in China | Transportfolio. That’s not to say there aren’t challenges you’ll need to overcome as an automotive manufacturer in China —especially when it comes to logistics. If you find your knowledge is too limited, the right global logistics provider can help.

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RFgen

JULY 12, 2013

Along with this move, the multinational corporation is also using warehouse logistics as a way to make its supply chain more effective and cost-efficient. Why Other Companies Should Emulate This Strategy. The post Nestle Incorporates Warehouse Logistics to Improve Coffee Supply Chain appeared first on RFgen.

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RFgen

JULY 12, 2013

Along with this move, the multinational corporation is also using warehouse logistics as a way to make its supply chain more effective and cost-efficient. Why Other Companies Should Emulate This Strategy. The post Nestle Incorporates Warehouse Logistics to Improve Coffee Supply Chain appeared first on RFgen.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

retail holiday sales jumped 4.9%, the biggest increase since 2011. Most shippers and supply chain executives have already experienced effects of the shortage in their business and are now seeking long-term strategies for capacity. However, if you have the capital and competency to do it, it can be a highly viable strategy.

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