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One Multinational’s Supply Chain Transformation Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

They source from approximately 15,000 suppliers with a sourcing spend of over €7 billion. The company also needs to drive cash efficiency and improved productivity. Being able to look at a service failure and get down to root causes is necessary for continuous improvement. But even multi-sourcing is not enough.

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Want a Better Supply Chain? Here Are 4 Reasons to Outsource Your Transportation Management

Talking Logistics

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. dollars) in 2012 – a 9.9% But it’s not just limited to large corporations. Global 3PL revenues grew to $676.9

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6 Supply Chain Disciplines to Enable Profitable Growth

Talking Logistics

More than ever before, excellence in supply chain management – especially in logistics functions – is about driving revenue growth, capturing market share, and enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. The post 6 Supply Chain Disciplines to Enable Profitable Growth appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Changing Mental Models

Supply Chain Shaman

The most common reporting relationship in the supplier organization is to a leader of supply (focus on logistics, distribution, materials sourcing and customer service). The focus has been on sourcing and managed costs. By and large, they struggle to gain cross-functional alignment on process redesign to improve outcomes.

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Insights from Ryder Innovate 2014

Talking Logistics

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. Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation and Logistics. Talent Management as the Core of a Supply Chain Strategy.

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Walmart: 3 Keys to Successful Supply Chain Management any Business Can Follow

GlobalTranz

This “invisible” part of Walmart’s business is a logistical and supply chain management and the practices they employ should give supply chain managers pause to take a bit out of their day and inspect what Walmart is doing in order to mimic into the supply chain manager’s own practice. marketwatch.com. restaurant.org.

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Transportation Strategy in a Constrained Infrastructure: 30th SCRC Meeting Kicks Off Today

Supply Chain View from the Field

Some of the solutions are from a strategy perspective, but also from a continuous improvement perspective. In 2011 a student project team focused on packaging and where there were changes in sourcing and whether weights were correct. If we can’t protect it or get it to the line, quality will be impacted.