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This Week in Logistics News (July 20-24, 2015)

Talking Logistics

LEGACY Supply Chain Services Launches Grader Tool and eBook to Evaluate Supply Chain Performance. Manhattan Associates Reports Record Second Quarter 2015 Performance. Ryder Reports Record Second Quarter 2015 Results. SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half 2015 Results.

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5 Global Transportation Themes to Look Out for in 2015

Talking Logistics

Two major shifts are changing the face of global transportation management as we know it: Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, relying on partners and data beyond the four walls of the enterprise; The very definition of global transportation management is broadening and expanding well beyond the traditional TMS scope.

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Supply Chains By the Numbers

Supply Chain Shaman

For me, tonight sitting facing the city skyline in the dark, 2015 sounds so far in the future; but, I know that it is on the horizon. When 2015 rolls in, for me, it will mark a decade of quantitative research focused on understanding the evolution of supply chain management. Check back in 2015 to read the 301st blog.

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Uh-Oh! Insights On How P&G Failed And What This Means For You

Supply Chain Shaman

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$. Supply chain performance analysis should be at least five years to reduce the variation from industry movement (noise) in the system. Discontinued in 2011. They are not.

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Measuring Up?

Supply Chain Shaman

Historically, the traditional supply chain focused on improving costs. Today, more mature supply chain teams focus on delivering value. While companies want to improve supply chain performance and drive value, it is easier said than done. The analysis is for two time periods: 2006-2015 and 2009-2015.

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Get Your COV On….

Supply Chain Shaman

In Figure 1, I share data from the risk management study of 2015. However, we have made little progress to mitigate demand variability as a supply chain risk. To make this journey requires the building of outside-in processes from the market and orchestrating the signal seamlessly across make, source and deliver.

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The introduction of E-Procurement.

ModusLink Corporation

The ease of accessibility of this technology causes many organizations to shift towards E-Procurement as an effective and innovative Supply Chain support system to help companies reach goals including operational efficiencies, sustainability, and profitability. These steps aim to improve the overall supply chain performance.