The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

The philosophy of lean, triggers us to look for the “Ideal Way”. For companies not adopting lean, Peter Hines’s Six Rights seems to be a good start, which are Right Product, Right Place, Right Time, Right Quantity, Right Quality, and Right Price. Arguably, it is criticised that acting too lean can cause breakdowns in crisis.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In January of 2018, Mr. Larkin transitioned from Stifel’s Research Department to Stifel’s Investment Banking team. Larkin joined Legg Mason (later sold to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.) in October 2001 to form and to lead the firm’s entry into the transportation markets.

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River Logic

JANUARY 30, 2018

DALLAS, January 30, 2018 - River Logic , a leading provider of prescriptive analytics technology, today announced its new partnership with TBM Consulting Group , an operations and supply chain consulting firm known for its Lean heritage and expertise in operational excellence.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2018

Lean manufacturing is one of the leading waste minimization technologies inside a manufacturing industry. Most of the manufacturing industries have already incorporated lean manufacturing strategies to undermine the non-additive materials from their products. The 3 Most Important Tools for Lean Manufacturing Strategies 1.)

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 16, 2018

In fact, those events seem likely to produce some headwinds for air freight shippers in 2018 in locating available air capacity, especially during peak seasons. 3 Air Freight Trends to Watch for in 2018. In 2018, you still have many ways you can ship by air through a large freight forwarder. Interested in learning more?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, agility and resilience must be taken to an entirely new level post pandemic. In a 2018 survey by GEODIS, only 6% of supply chain professionals worldwide believed their companies had achieved supply chain visibility ?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

As part of the company’s overall cost-cutting initiatives, FedEx Express will lean on third-party carriers for less urgent shipments. billion, recovering from a slump that followed the 2018 arrest of Chinese Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou and China’s detention of Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Shippers that take the time to understand the current state of e-commerce logistics in 2018 can learn from the mistakes of the past, devise a top-notch solution for today’s needs, and put several best practices into place to promote efficacy in e-commerce logistics. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper. Be accessible to customers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Automotive manufacturers continue to look for ways to improve operational efficiencies and create stability to be able to deliver to their customers, including leaning on the experts to implement new technologies and operational efficiencies. Will automotive production recover to pre-pandemic levels in the near future?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2018

The 2018 State of Logistics Report , sponsored by 3PL Central , indicates warehousing models are evolving at a phenomenal rate. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. As a result, warehouse managers need to turn to a new standard, using technology for maximizing warehouse space.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 13, 2022

In January of 2018, Mr. Larkin transitioned from Stifel’s Research Department to Stifel’s Investment Banking team. Many freight brokerages are also partnering with staffing and technology firms like Lean Solutions Group to reduce their costs, while gaining access to talented people based in lower cost countries.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2019

Amazon announced that it shipped 5 billion items through Prime alone in 2017, and some analysts estimate it will ship over 4 billion packages in 2018. Yet, despite all its advantages, shipping remains one of Amazon’s largest expenses, probably exceeding $30B in 2018. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2018

With the 2018 General Rate Increase (GRI), FedEx and UPS are further “tightening the vise” for oversize packages. Below is a comparison of 2017 vs. 2018 parameters for oversize shipments: Source: enVista. Steps for Minimizing the Effects of the 2018 Oversize Changes. Mark also has a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 9, 2018

… As manufacturers are increasingly driving toward lean, high-technology environments, it’s critical to have a highly engaged workers who take ownership over their work and can quickly solve problems.” 1] Joe Atikian, “ Robots, AI, and jobs: All three are coming ,” The Globe and Mail , 13 May 2018. [2]

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2018

To gain insights on that question and more, Adelante SCM and BluJay Solutions conducted a web survey of supply chain and logistics professionals in March 2018. Source: “Competing on Customer Experience: The Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Innovation,” Adelante SCM & BluJay Solutions, August 2018. and 51.5%, respectively).

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 10, 2018

In today’s data rich environment, companies are racing to employ advanced analytics and insights as the mechanism to drive sustainable competitive advantage, the same way that they used Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma quality capabilities to separate themselves from the competition. When : 16-17 September 2018.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

As discussed in our recent blog post, “ Fable of the Ant and Cicada Applied to Shippers and TMS Planning ” the best time to plan for lean times is during times of plenty. Again, according to DAT, “Shippers… renegotiated carrier contracts in 2018 to avoid spot market volatility that plagued them last winter.

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QAD

JULY 28, 2022

In addition, she is an ASQ fellow, a Shainin medalist, was named a “Notable Woman in Manufacturing” by Crain’s Detroit Business in 2018, and in 2020, was inducted into the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Automation and AI, robotics, language process and lean manufacturing are experiencing a drastic and swift change in technologies that control and support them.” 3] Staff, “ How AI is spreading throughout the supply chain ,” The Economist, 28 March 2018. [4] Footnotes. [1] 4] Robert J.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 31, 2018

It seems like only yesterday we adopted lean concepts to streamline operations, and today we interact with robots and look for driverless vehicles in the warehouse and over the highway.”[1] 1] Rich Weissman, “ Ch-ch-ch-change is coming fast and furious to supply chains ,” Supply Chain Dive , 29 October 2018. [2]

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The Trends that Will Forever Shape Manufacturing in 2018 & Beyond. Depending on how much time and thought you spend on it, it can even fuel your future commitment to lean manufacturing by streamlining everything from material storage to finished product handling. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 14, 2016

David Willis, head of Gartner's Senior Research Board, described it in his keynote address as “delivering in a lean and effective manner, while still being agile.” Scott Fitzgerald once said, “First-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in your mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.”.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 26, 2019

Sergio mentioned in his Gartner talk that automation is a critical ingredient for success, and that he makes sure his team understands their roles are changing and that it’s critical for planners to lean on the machines for better outcomes and greater productivity. 19 May 2018. . Is fulfillment speed a “race to the bottom”?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Over the past five years, the small specialty retail store sector in the US have grown by 1% to reach revenue of $41 billion in 2018. Introducing Lean In Retail … Start in the Backroom! However, it’s not all bad news. So, it’s clear that there is plenty of opportunity to not just survive but thrive. retail #strategy.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 22, 2020

While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, in 2020 and heading into 2021 they must be taken to an entirely new level. 2] McKinsey Digital (November 15, 2018), ‘The Next Horizon for Industrial Manufacturing: Adopting Disruptive Digital Technologies in Making and Delivering’. [3]

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The Supply Chainer Report

JULY 24, 2018

Their excellence in processes goes from the latest up-to-date Lean methods (TOC, 6Sigma …) to the m ost innovative Customer Segmentation, Supply Chain Resiliency and Circular models. 2018 Trends to disrupt pharma supply chains [link]. They invest in technology. and this is just the beginning. Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain list [link].

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

And one of the fundamental objectives in any Lean program is the need to reduce waste. Ensuring that a well-functioning Lean program is in place at all facilities across your end-to-end supply chain will by definition work to ensure a reduction in resource consumption, energy usage and sustainability. are generated by transportation.

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DynaSys

JANUARY 22, 2019

Last Spring DynaSys launched their latest product release named DSCP-2018. In conclusion: It is important to first get a good understanding of DDMRP to truly appreciate its unique differentiation over other methodologies such as Lean/Kanban and Theory of Constraints.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The business case should demonstrate how SCRM can strengthen lean and just-in-time initiatives. The unprecedented supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19 provide potent arguments for supply chain pros seeking greater support of SCRM from C-level leaders. Difficulty in valuing risk management.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 18, 2018

Seventy-six percent of transportation industry professionals polled in a 2018 employment survey said they planned to add headcount to their workforce associated with transportation logistics. TMS really shines during lean times. Volume is up, capacity is down and there’s a ton of work to be done.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 18, 2018

Seventy-six percent of transportation industry professionals polled in a 2018 employment survey said they planned to add headcount to their workforce associated with transportation logistics. TMS really shines during lean times. Volume is up, capacity is down and there’s a ton of work to be done.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

In early 2018, I shifted focus to start including the managers in our programming and sought ways to interact, influence and learn from this segment. Resources for learning more: Books: Lean In – by Sheryl Sandberg. Reports: Women in the Workplace Report – Lean In & McKinsey. Is Gender Diversity Profitable?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2019

Demand is likely to grow, but at a slower rate than 2018. The surge in demand for air freight that took off in mid-2016 normalized in early 2018. It is likely that 2018 will end with a growth rate in the 4% range, down from 10% in 2017 (measured in freight tonne kilometers per IATA ). Get ready for whatever comes next.

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Stord

MAY 3, 2018

May 4, 2018 The speed and reliability of your distribution network is essential to your company’s success. But beware of the natural inclination to get lean by reducing inventory as a way to reduce logistics costs. A quick review of internal processes and distribution strategy can eliminate touch points and wasted movement.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

In early 2018, I shifted focus to start including the managers in our programming and sought ways to interact, influence and learn from this segment. Resources for learning more: Books: Lean In – by Sheryl Sandberg. Reports: Women in the Workplace Report – Lean In & McKinsey. Is Gender Diversity Profitable?

India 40

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2019

Demand is likely to grow, but at a slower rate than 2018. The surge in demand for air freight that took off in mid-2016 normalized in early 2018. It is likely that 2018 will end with a growth rate in the 4% range, down from 10% in 2017 (measured in freight tonne kilometers per IATA ). Get ready for whatever comes next.

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Elementum

MAY 26, 2022

Some of the most successful firms have hung on for too long with failed philosophies and prioritization models — like Lean, and Just-in-Time provisioning. From 2015 to 2018, Amazon’s average delivery time decreased from 6 days to 3 days. Amazon has also uniquely contributed to an increased appetite for like-quality goods.

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