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Natural Resource Scarcity

SCM Research

In their recently published JBL paper, A natural resource scarcity typology: Theoretical foundations and strategic implications for supply chain management , Bell et al. In their recently published JBL paper, A natural resource scarcity typology: Theoretical foundations and strategic implications for supply chain management , Bell et al.

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Capgemini’s 2012 3PL Study Provides Great Insights

The Logistics of Logistics

The brilliant minds at Capgemini ( [link] ) have released their 2012 3PL study. Executives from the electronics field are not confident that 3PLs can adequately solve all the logistics problems they are facing. There appears to be a talent shortage looming as logistics companies grow and take on bigger challenges.

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Seven Supply Chain Processes To Stop Doing In The Pandemic

Supply Chain Shaman

The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), first reported in Saudi Arabia in 2012, didn’t make headline news. Logistics is a constraint and is unpredictable. A transportation RFP is a waste of time—instead, partner with logistics service providers. My ignorance of a potential pandemic was low. Changing My Mental Model.

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

SCMDOJO

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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Rail 101 with Ian Jefferies

The Logistics of Logistics

Jefferies also led the successful development, negotiation and reauthorization of major infrastructure legislation and managed the successful conference of Committee legislation relating to the 2012 surface transportation reauthorization law, MAP 21. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. AAR Twitter.

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Navigating The Snails Trail: Moving to Outside-in Planning Processes

Supply Chain Shaman

In 2012, I published an article on Sales and Operations Technology (S&OP) Maturity. (I For the purposes of this blog, market data is channel, logistics, and supplier data generated outside the organization.) I never republished the report, because not enough has changed to warrant it.) What is an Outside-in Planning Process?

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The Role of Digitisation and Analytics in Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

by Dr Shereen Nassar – Global Director of Logistics Studies and Supply Chain Management Programmes Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Although supply chain managers have traditionally minimised the number of suppliers in their network to reduce operational and logistical complexity, this strategy is not equipped for unexpected disruptions.