Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

2011-Divestiture of Pringles to Kellogg for 2.7B$ 2014-Sale of IAMS to Mars for 2.9B$ 2015-Sale of 43 P&G Beauty Brands to Coty for 12.5B$. To calculate the benefits of the potential value of implementing a planning system, I benchmarked companies to their respective peer groups. Discontinued in 2011. A case is not a case.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

When you are prepared, typically, you have contingency, which also means you can absorb any issues that could possibly drive up costs in your logistics department. . Here are 5 tips to prepare any shipper to master the art of holiday logistics. Benchmark DC Systems to Handle the Volume. Plan for Increased Staffing Needs.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 30, 2022

With labor unions across the logistics industry gearing up for difficult battles and profit margins narrower than ever, logistics providers are forced back to the drawing board. Like many last-mile service providers throughout the logistics industry, FedEx ground suffers the consequences of high inflation. per gallon.

Negotiate Pricing 52

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 3, 2014

Logistics on the move. The logistics role is changing according to John Wiehoff, CEO of C. The logistics business has changed dramatically over the last 20 years. Robinson (CHR), the world’s largest provider of truckload transportation services, visited MIT CTL recently to give his view of the changing face of logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The more users and the greater the usage, the richer the data set for benchmarking, analysis and, ultimately, insights to help organizations improve their KPIs. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. He lives in Chicago.

Supply Chain Network Software 194

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

XPO Logistics Expands Last Mile Services with Acquisition of UX Specialized Logistics. Chainalytics Introduces FMIQ Monthly Benchmarking Index. December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). million, respectively, for the full year 2014. Robinson is a Talking Logistics sponsor. million and $8.2

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

There are tens of thousands of books about logistics and supply chains. Amazon has 31,817 books about supply chain and 24,934 about logistics. That’s 56,751 supply chain and logistics books. But we got it down to ten logistics and supply chain books you’ll actually want to read. Empire State Buildings.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. The Reiterated Importance of Understanding and Managing KPIs in Business and Logistics Management.

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Demand Solutions

MARCH 27, 2020

Page Siplon of TeamOne Logistics presented the award, commenting on AutomationDirect's involvement in FIRST robotics "I am especially pleased to be presenting this award to AutomationDirect on behalf of the committee and award judges as I have observed first-hand how the company consistently gives back to the community and our industry."

Atlanta 173

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2015

When you are prepared, typically, you have contingency which also means you can absorb any issues that could possibly drive up costs in your logistics department. . Here are 5 tips to prepare any shipper to master the art of holiday logistics. Benchmark DC Systems to Handle the Volume. Plan for Increased Staffing Needs.

DC 120

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Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 14, 2013

December is now upon us and before we know it we’ll be starting off 2014 right, which means it won’t be long until we’re all gathering in San Diego Feb 23 rd to 26 th for RILA Supply Chain 2014. So why am I suggesting that Omni-channel is now emerging to be the top retail logistics challenge being faced today by retailers?

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 9, 2015

It’s great to hear about new [disruptive] technologies, do some benchmarking and understand how companies have executed these technologies. Robert Meyers , Planning Manager Americas, BP Lubricants, Quintiq World Tour Philadelphia 2014. Lora Cecere , Supply Chain Insights, Quintiq World Tour Philadelphia 2014.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Datum: 18-20 november 2014. The 3PL Summit & Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum is Europe’s largest meeting of 3PL Providers and customers featuring the biggest industry thought leaders and hard-hitting sessions exploring new opportunities, technologies and markets in logistics. >> Download the 2014 brochure here.

3PL 74

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2016

Heavy-duty truck orders declined 37 percent in December 2015 compared to December 2014, according to industry research firm FTR. Robinson, that question in a recent episode of Talking Logistics (“ On Your Radar: Important Logistics Trends and Outlook for 2016 ”). appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Back in 2014, I remember talking on a webinar about Supply Chain KPIs , and when asked about my thoughts on these, I responded as follows: 1) Make them ‘meaningful’. Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in May 2014. 2) Keep them simple. 3) Don’t have too many. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

KPI 40

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 29, 2015

The Logistics Community is Gathering to Discuss its Future. Can innovative technology, new business models and eCommerce re-boot the business of logistics? Europe’s only C-level logistics event will enable you to: Benchmark your strategic plan against the industry and discover if you have a USP customers want to pay for.

Europe 60

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

This is the first post in an ongoing series on effective KPI management from third party logistics consultant, Chuck Intrieri, of The Lean Supply Chain. . Many logistics service providers will provide their customers with an SLA. What is a Service Level Agreement (SLA)? How does an SLA work with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)?

KPI 120

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Talking Logistics

MAY 10, 2018

Can you look to benchmarking your organization against the market to put you in a better position to control accessorial costs? Aubin has more than 20 years of experience in crafting value focused solutions in the transportation, logistics and supply chain industry. Protzman Award for Sales Excellence in 2014.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

From a benchmarking perspective – every company would love to know exactly what their competitors spend on each raw material / service. This is the “holy grail” – but as the saying goes, don’t let great be the enemy of good – and should we strive to benchmark the unattainable? COGS benchmarking can help expose these types of issues.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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TMC

JULY 6, 2017

We’ve all been there—and it’s every logistics professional’s nightmare. Spot bid tools give the capability to source capacity for the most critical of shipments and benchmark rates within your carrier network to mitigate additional costs as much as possible. Life is good! Final thoughts.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Compared to Q4 2014: Revenue decreased 6.8% According to the researchers: Firms suffering from supply chain disruptions experience between 33 to 40% lower stock returns relative to their benchmarks over a three year time period that starts one year before and ends two years after the disruption announcement date.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 30, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, Executive Editor Bob Ferrari pens highlights of the 2022 Crossroads Event recently conducted by the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. This Editor had the opportunity to attend the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics ( CTL ) 2022 Crossroads Event. Background.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 4, 2015

The COP21 Transport Press Release announced that 13 new countries have committed to establish a green freight program or initiative, doubling the response since the New York Climate Summit in 2014, and also announced strong progress in support of the other two aforementioned rail and air initiatives. Penske makes a good case study.

Freight 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

Recently, I spoke to a major European retailer that lost 5% of their grocery revenues to Amazon in the first quarter of 2014. Companies participating in the planning study will be able to benchmark the number of planners needed by supply chain complexity and better evaluate the rate of implementation. Why It Matters.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Do you want to learn more about logistics? I started The Logistics of Logistics as a blog. The logistics of getting products at home are complicated. You are dealing with customers who need foster, who have anxiety, and who are price-driven, who do not want to pay for the logistics. Thank you, Ann. It is complex.

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Tompkins Blog

APRIL 2, 2014

Benchmarking & Best Practices Consortiums. Third-Party Logistics. ©2014 Tompkins International. |. Supply Chain Planning. Distribution Operations. Supply Chain IT Systems. Material Handling Integration. Special Services. Our Focus Industries. Consumer Products. Pharmaceutical & Healthcare. Our Thinking.

Demand Planning Software 40

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TMC

JULY 6, 2017

We’ve all been there—and it’s every logistics professional’s nightmare. Spot bid tools give the capability to source capacity for the most critical of shipments and benchmark rates within your carrier network to mitigate additional costs as much as possible. Life is good! Final thoughts.

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

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TMC

JULY 6, 2017

We’ve all been there—and it’s every logistics professional’s nightmare. Spot bid tools give the capability to source capacity for the most critical of shipments and benchmark rates within your carrier network to mitigate additional costs as much as possible. Life is good! Final thoughts.

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

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Arkieva

AUGUST 22, 2016

A new report by SupplyChainDigest: “Supplier Integration in an Outsourced Supply Chain World: A Benchmark Report,” showed a growing trend in supply chain outsourcing among manufacturing companies. Target admitted in 2014 that the intrusion into the systems came after network credentials were stolen from a third-party vendor.

Canada 60

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Now ROA and Inventory benchmarks certainly vary from Industry to Industry but on an individual basis do all of the ROAs and Inventory turns for each of these companies represent the benchmark for their respective industries? It could be based on Innovations made, true industry specific benchmarks, Supply Chain capabilities, etc.

Gartner 60

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 8, 2019

EcoVadis’ platform and proven methodology will equip Klabin to proactively monitor, assess and benchmark supplier performance across key sustainability themes and collaborate with partners in the sector to create clear roadmaps for sustainability improvements.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 20, 2014

In early 2014, using the principles of open research, we at Supply Chain Insights hosted a study on Supply Chain Planning. In addition, with over 30% of manufacturing and 55% of logistics outsourced, it is now a business network, not an enterprise, planning problem. Study Results. Ability to Use Data. We would love to see you there!

Supply Chain Planning Software 301

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

In 2014, Deere & Company was listed 80th in the Fortune 500 America’s ranking and was 307th in the 2013 Fortune Global 500 ranking. The company also increased its use of third-party logistics providers and effectively created a network that could be optimized tactically at any given point in time.

Cost Reduction Strategies 54

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

I split this off from global sourcing because we had plenty of buyers but not enough planning and logistics so service and documentation was failing. Their mission is to work with our many global buyers, collectively known as Risk Management and Sourcing (RMS), to streamline the buying, planning and logistics.

S&OP 107

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

Unlike domestic suppliers, they will respond to quality benchmarks by throwing labor-end-state inspection and rework-at the problem. link] Twitter Google+ LinkedIn The post Examples of How Supplier Quality Management System Implementations Pay Off appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

A week in, the head of logistics procurement quit – and I became the new head of logistics procurement, managing over 300 truck movements. Think about it for a moment: Major companies spend a lot of money buying cans, logistics, marketing services, whatever, spending billion of dollars. We moved to 425 analysts in 2014.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 28, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. These measurements can then be compared to OEM guidelines or an established baseline or benchmark. From our experience in these industries its clear that this kind of actual and benchmark data is available but it is spread through numerous points and systems. January 2014. Financial Services.

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