Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

The American Supply Chain and Logistics Summit, now in its 12th year, brings together senior executives from across the Supply Chain and Logistics fields to enjoy an unbeatable mix of networking, expert case studies, interactive debates and master classes over three exceptional days. December 8-10, 2014.

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SCM Research

AUGUST 9, 2014

That does a supply chain risk researcher’s heart good: MIT Sloan Management Review has recently published two interesting case studies about the interface between risk and supply chain management. MIT Sloan Management Review (spring 2014). MIT Sloan Management Review (summer 2014). Chopra, S., & Sodhi, M.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Monday, September 22, 2014. Managed Item Level Supply Chain Case Study. Monday, September 22, 2014. Tuesday, September 23, 2014. Jim Stevens, director, customer logistics, Continental Mills. Rebecca Wlazlo, director, supply chain logistics, ULTA, Inc. Hear more at CSCMP. 2:15-3:15 p.m. 3:45-4:45 p.m.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. For related commentary, see: In Logistics, Somebody Has to Own the Assets. Do Facebook and Twitter Need a Logistics Strategy?

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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.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

The case studies we analyzed and discussed in his class opened my eyes and mind to the beauty of supply chain management, a field that was still relatively new to me at the time. Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Uber’s Otto hauls Budweiser across Colorado in self-driving truck (Reuters).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target. The Case for Competing on Logistics Talent. Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. What will happen in 2016?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2015

million in net sales in 2014 over the previous year, a 25% increase to $2.1 That was one reason the company increased its operating income 51% in 2014 over 2013, to $198.8 The post Columbia Sportswear: Peeling Back the Onion on Your Supply Chain Processes appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 11, 2014

A humanitarian logistics model developed by the Center for Latin American Logistics Innovation (CLI) improves the efficiency of response efforts by taking a holistic view of these operations. A case study based on a catastrophic flood that struck the city of Villahermosa, Mexico in 2007 provides a real-world application of the model.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2023

Michelle is the CEO and Founder of Drop & Hook Content , a social media and content marketing agency purpose-built for the transportation and logistics industry. About Drop & Hook Drop & Hook is a social media and content marketing agency purpose-built for the transportation and logistics industry.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 9, 2016

In 2014 Rwanda pioneered the world’s first cloud-based, nationwide pharmaceutical network for the distribution and tracking of pharmaceuticals. The system is known as “electronic Logistics Management Information System,” or “eLMIS.” Rwanda’s World-First with Nationwide Pharmaceutical Network.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Global Logistics. Wireless in Logistics. Lean Logistics. Content Being Accessed: Inventory Optimization Case Study: OReilly Auto Parts. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Demand Planning/Forecasting.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 26, 2014

The Brussels Airport case study follows, demonstrating how to take into account various factors in airport operations when planning for optimal customer satisfaction. Janine Olariu (@JanineOlariu) June 12, 2014. Marcel Wouterse describes how Van den Bosch Transporten took on a supply chain challenge in the bulk logistics sector.

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RELEX Solutions

JUNE 28, 2019

Kai Förstl from the German Graduate School of Management & Law, Professor Jan Holmström from Aalto University, RELEX Solutions Co-founder and CMO Johanna Småros, Solutions Chairman of the Board Andrew Blatherwick and leading logistics and supply chain scientists from RELEX Solutions. Previous winners. 2016 Aleksandra Koro?

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RELEX Solutions

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Kai Förstl from the German Graduate School of Management & Law, Professor Jan Holmström from Aalto University, RELEX Solutions Chairman of the Board Andrew Blatherwick, and leading logistics and supply chain scientists from RELEX Solutions. Previous winners. Philippe Schuler, Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Vanguard Software

JULY 20, 2021

Not too long ago, in 2014, Walgreens had a $1 billion forecasting error that led to the exit of two executives. Distributions and logistics : Supply planners with access to robust demand plans can efficiently deal with multiple orders and wide distribution networks. Fountain Tire Case Study. Download Case Study.

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RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Kai Förstl from the German Graduate School of Management & Law, Professor Jan Holmström from Aalto University, RELEX Solutions Chairman of the Board Andrew Blatherwick, and leading logistics and supply chain scientists from RELEX Solutions. Improving efficiency of store logistics – A case study based on a retail company.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

Leading Global Snack and Soda Company Case Study. Download Case Study. A great example would be when the hospitality industry initiated towel reuse programs back in 2014 and the subsequent savings on water and energy. Supply chain sustainability benefits companies and consumers.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System. It takes much discipline and focus.

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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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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

economic output into 2014. A published columnist and prolific blogger, Mr. Vitiello is responsible for generating and curating Ultra’s Supply Chain Collaborator blog and the company’s library of technical papers, business case studies, e-newsletters and other materials. It is the brutal winter weather,” say some. “

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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.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

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RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Kai Förstl from the German Graduate School of Management & Law, Professor Jan Holmström from Aalto University, RELEX Solutions Chairman of the Board Andrew Blatherwick, and leading logistics and supply chain scientists from RELEX Solutions. Improving efficiency of store logistics – A case study based on a retail company.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 22, 2016

The report revealed that respondents had widespread outsourcing in many areas of their supply chain including sectors such as manufacturing, finishing, packaging/packing, and distribution/logistics. Target admitted in 2014 that the intrusion into the systems came after network credentials were stolen from a third-party vendor.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 7, 2017

At our seminars I often share case studies demonstrating the impact of not getting this right. By simply including logistics activity in the rating criteria for customer service surveys, more companies would realise that some of their customers are being over-serviced while others feel that customer service in logistics is poor.

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RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

This requires companies to closely monitor another dataset beyond average supply chain logistics management information. Packaging Digest reported the global health care cold chain logistics market is projected to increase by $3-billion between 2014 and 2018. Extreme Temperatures for Special Products.

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RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

This requires companies to closely monitor another dataset beyond average supply chain logistics management information. Packaging Digest reported the global health care cold chain logistics market is projected to increase by $3-billion between 2014 and 2018. Extreme Temperatures for Special Products.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. In 2014, Deere & Company was listed 80th in the Fortune 500 America’s ranking and was 307th in the 2013 Fortune Global 500 ranking.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2018

In 2014, while sipping on an early morning coffee, Maddy called to ask me a question. Collaborative Logistics. Logistics costs increased greatly in 2018; yet, 40% of trucks are empty. In the case study below, a major manufacturer worked for six months to try to validate over 24,000 suppliers. She is there.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Use a 3PL Working with a 3PL (Third Party Logistics) partner can be an excellent investment , particularly if the business is small with limited labour and warehousing capacity. A third-party logistics partner can manage all warehousing and logistics needs, vastly reducing the strain on the in-house labour force.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 3, 2015

A company that does business globally needs flexible supply chain logistics management solutions to avoid the consequences of geopolitical risks. However, there are also obstacles when dealing with outside companies, especially when those organizations operate out of different countries with unique cultures and politics.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 3, 2015

A company that does business globally needs flexible supply chain logistics management solutions to avoid the consequences of geopolitical risks. However, there are also obstacles when dealing with outside companies, especially when those organizations operate out of different countries with unique cultures and politics.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. Case Studies. |. Posted by Guest Blogger on January 16, 2014 5:21 AM | Permalink. February 2014. January 2014. Copyright © 2014 Infosys Limited. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Hospitality and Leisure. Medical Devices.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

Therefore, it is paramount for you as a logistics and supply chain professional to have a keen sense of how to properly evaluate a supplier. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

I got started just as the dotcom craze was taking off, with new logistics startups coming to market every day (all of them announcing they were “The world’s leading provider of X” even though they were just a few months old). Descartes has 20,000+ customers on its Global Logistics Network, which experienced 21% growth and processed 18.6+

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

A Case Study. 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$. A case is not a case. In short, the individual metric will improve, but the performance on other metrics may suffer. Let’s take P&G as an example.

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