Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 6, 2015

In the process of compiling the Supply Chains to Admire report for last year’s Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , the research team at Supply Chain Insights calculated the rate of supply chain improvement of companies by industry for the period of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

From 2013 to 2014, the number of units Xiaomi shipped in China grew 186 percent, while its total worldwide shipments grew 224 percent. At the end of 2014, Xiaomi edged out Samsung for the title of most popular smartphone in China—shipping 12.5 Though Xiaomi saved money on inventory costs, the public was often left pining.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

From 2013 to 2014, the number of units Xiaomi shipped in China grew 186 percent, while its total worldwide shipments grew 224 percent. At the end of 2014, Xiaomi edged out Samsung for the title of most popular smartphone in China—shipping 12.5 Though Xiaomi saved money on inventory costs, the public was often left pining.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 27, 2014

I also continued to work on the manuscript for the book Metrics That Matter to publish in the fall of 2014. The average client that has implemented demand sensing technologies has reduced inventory by 11%. Not everyone understands supply chain; and for many, a discussion of demand sensing will sound like gobbledygook.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation. Media Type.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 27, 2020

i] As the virus spread more quickly in Washington State, New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans, the administration quickly realized that the coronavirus would not be “magically going away.” health care system and risks in a supply chain dependent on global sourcing, would buffer the country from unanticipated disruptions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

This week, many of my friends will gather in New York for NRF. Consider the recent news… Why the closure of retail stores? Retail generic products sold through new channels. Table 1: Contract of Growth, Operating Margin, Inventory Turns and Cash-To-Cash for Consumer-Facing Industries. The difference?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

So, without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week with some brief commentary: Target to Buy Grocery Delivery Startup Shipt for $550 Million (WSJ – sub. Online Shopping: Disrupting Retail, and Drivers’ Lives (New York Times). Access Point network in 2014.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 7, 2017

I see these same mistakes, day in day out, Across all industries, across all countries, and it has been that way for as long as I can remember… So let me share some thoughts that might help you avoid these mistakes and boost your Supply Chain performance. I have a ‘top 10’ list of common Supply Chain mistakes.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

— In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… DSV agrees to acquire UTi Worldwide Inc. Moving on to disruptive technologies and services, Uber announced this week that UberRUSH, its same-day/same-hour delivery service, is now open for business in Chicago, New York, and San Francisco.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

JULY 30, 2015

.   Currently, Amazon’s outbound supply chain is comprised of fulfillment centers, sortation centers, and warehouses that specifically serve Prime Now customers. As of late 2014, Amazon had 69 fulfillment centers and 16 sortation centers to satisfy US demand.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 26, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Wal-Mart to impose charges on suppliers as its costs mount (Reuters). in May…Compared with May 2014, the seasonally-adjusted index increased just 1.8%, which was well below the 2.7% Deliv Acquires WeDeliver in Chicago.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Supply chain risks are reduced. As delivery speed is increasingly important, closer proximity to consumers, supply chain expediency, and convenience of doing business become priorities. Obsolete and excess inventory carriage are more preventable. from abroad (mostly between 2010 and 2014, per Moser).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Supply Chain Management. News & Events. |. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. View all Infosys blogs.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 30, 2014

The National Retail Federation’s 2014 Big Show in New York was alive with high energy and record crowds. Supply Chain Nation sat down with Gartner research Vice President Kevin Sterneckert to get his take on the hot topics at NRF and what they mean for retail. Here is a summary of his comments.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Supply Chain Management. News & Events. |. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. View all Infosys blogs.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2015

October 2014 North American Freight Numbers. Next week is the National Retail Federation’s Big Show in New York City and you can bet that even the hot dog vendors outside the venue will have “omnichannel” posted on their carts. UPS Worldwide Express Freight Expands. The enhanced returns capabilities are noteworthy.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2015

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Pitney Bowes Expands Cross-Border Ecommerce Capabilities with the Acquisition of Borderfree. Industrial Scale 3D Printing Operation on UPS Supply Chain Solutions Campus. Borderfree generated $125 million in revenue in 2014. Well, I was right.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

I thought I understood all the major supply chain implications of the pandemic until I began reading Yossi Sheffi’s new book The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy beyond Covid-19. This week’s news will all center on this war. Russia Attacks Ukraine. Oil Prices Jump.

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