MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 10, 2013

I gave the example of Sun Microsystems, which suffered a spate of freight thefts in Europe. This supported an extremely lean build-to-order operation with minimal inventory. Another example is the postponement strategy used by computer maker Dell in its heyday.

Inventory Reduction 101

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 101

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Mike started with Yellow Freight right out of college and was eventually one of the top salespeople. He started MSM Transport and eventually sold it in 2012 to Wheels Group. [17:27] Lean out the organization. Mike and Peter met at Wheels Group, a 3PL out of Washington state. He outgrew the role and wanted to start his own firm.

Transportation 101

Transportation Logistics Network Optimization Software Company Logistics 101

QAD

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The birthplace of Lean Manufacturing and the Toyota Production System (TPS), Japan’s model of close relationships among manufacturers, suppliers and distributors led directly to today’s emphasis on supply chain visibility and outward facing supply chains designed to promote mutual success for all members.

Japan 17

Japan Manufacturing Procurement South Korea Saudi Arabia 17

Supply Chain Network

JUNE 14, 2014

And by the way, if you’re not already serving online consumers in Canada, you might want to read ‘ Looking For Growth in Lean Times? In Canada, there was a start up founded called BufferBox which after being acquired by Google in 2012 this service will be sunset by Google at the end of April 2014. Look North to Canada!

Vendor Strategies 87

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 87

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

Supply chain trends and practices today, are mainly driven by cost optimisation and lean strategy. A pandemic-induced blow finally laid bare the vulnerabilities of the supply chain industry largely premised on lean production principles. Exposing supply chain vulnerabilities and fast-moving trends. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

Supply Chain Planning Software 233

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 233

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 29, 2020

Under this regime, the primary responsible party in the freight market will be the vessel owner or operator. Later in the year 2012, it was further reduced to 3.5% will also need to update freight tariffs accordingly. That represents a huge cost to the supply chain where each party tries to run lean, just-in-time inventory.

Cost Reduction Strategies 67

Cost Reduction Strategies Virgin Islands Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 67

Logility

DECEMBER 14, 2012

This year’s 2012 Sailing to New Heights with Logility Award was presented to KGP Logistics, one of the country's largest single-source value-added suppliers of supply chain services, communications equipment and integrated solutions to the telecommunications industry.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 100

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 27, 2021

Due to lean inventory strategies, many manufacturers only keep 15-30 days of inventory on hand. Shippers are not leveraging scenario planning as a best practice and remain focused on lean supply chains that focus on minimizing inventory and total number of suppliers. How best-in-class shippers are navigating disruptions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 44

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Agile and Lean Supply Chain 44

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Bed Bath & Beyond @BedBathBeyond Bed Bath & Beyond has discovered a way to save millions of dollars on freight over the next few years, thanks to a new 755,000 square-foot distribution facility slated to open in the fall of 2019. The company’s growth, driven by customer demand, is supported by a lean business model.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 45

Operations and Supply Chain Management

APRIL 24, 2015

In 2012, Amazon spent an amazing $775 million to acquire Kiva – a small company at the time – which is one measure of the system’s value, as Amazon now keeps the technology to itself and eventually into dozens of its fulfillment centers. And finally… (drum roll and envelop please): No.

Supply Chain Planning Software 49

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Innovation Supply Chain Optimization 49