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Creating a Conscious Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

It starts with being process driven and building the infrastructure with technology and automation solutions that will optimize operations today, while also providing resilience that can be leveraged in the years to come as a strategy solution. He joined Körber in 2011 (formerly HighJump, acquired by Körber in 2017).The

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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications. Here is a summary of the key supply chain characteristics of each of the manufacturing strategy and how it impacts collaboration with suppliers.

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Mastering Financial Strategies to Drive Supply Chain Value – CSCMP Europe 2011

Supply Chain Network

In today’s highly competitive global marketplace, supply chain leaders need to understand how financial strategies and decisions can significantly impact their supply chains’ performance, potentially determining the success—or failure—of their organizations.

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Canada’s Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL) goes live with Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution with seamless integration to TealBook’s AI-powered supplier data foundation

ivalua

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), based in Saskatoon, is focused on providing more than 160 local Co-ops across Western Canada with strategy and leadership, wholesaling, manufacturing, logistics, operational support, business-enabling services and marketing support. learn more, please visit www.optisconsulting.com. About TealBook.

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How to Change Your Inventory Management Strategy in the Omnichannel Era

Elementum

e-commerce market has nearly doubled in size since 2011, and is forecast to grow to $737B by 2022. It’s clear that in the changing market landscape, where customers expect immediate and accurate fulfillment of purchases, companies need to look at their inventory management strategies with a fresh eye. The Challenge.

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3PL Outsourcing Trends with Ben Steffes

The Logistics of Logistics

Since joining the company in 2011, he’s focused on developing and growing its Coyote Transportation Management offerings, driving synergy efforts with UPS, and leading the Supply Chain Consulting team. Ben is Vice President of Managed Services at Coyote Logistics , a leading global third-party logistics provider.

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Taking a Holistic View on Inventory May Lead to Change in Strategy

Talking Logistics

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?