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Go Horizontal!

Supply Chain Shaman

This lack of alignment is an impediment to improving balance sheet results. My first job was in manufacturing in the 1980’s. I did not understand warehousing and transportation until reassignment to a logistics role in 1985. Economic Vision of Supply Chain 2030. Supply Chain 2030. Supply Chain 2030.

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Seeing Beyond the Firewall

Supply Chain Shaman

The majority of manufacturing and retail companies want better performing supply chains. However, visibility of channel relationships–customer orders and consumption/purchase–in the demand network, or the use and consumption of materials in the extended supplier network, is an ongoing issue. An Old Gal on a Mission.

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Why Workforce Productivity for Third Party Logistics and Wholesale Distribution Can’t Just be an Operational Issue Any Longer – Part 1 of 3

BlueYonder

New practices have been proven by leading distribution and logistics providers that can reduce payroll costs by at least 5 percent, while increasing productivity and improving employee retention (source: JDA Value Engineering). Five Steps to Improving Workforce Optimization.

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Building Outside-In Processes

Supply Chain Shaman

On Monday, I would speak in Orlando Florida at the Terra Technology event; and on Wednesday, present the keynote at the Logistic Summit & Expo in Mexico City. I am a manufacturing gal by training. Build systems to track inbound logistics and use telematics to better predict and sense estimated time for arrival.

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Why Workforce Productivity for Third Party Logistics and Wholesale Distribution Can’t Just be an Operational Issue Any Longer – Part 1 of 3

BlueYonder

New practices have been proven by leading distribution and logistics providers that can reduce payroll costs by at least 5 percent, while increasing productivity and improving employee retention (source: JDA Value Engineering). Five Steps to Improving Workforce Optimization.

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The Evolving Landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Supply Chains & Logistics

ThroughPut

Speed in decision-making, speed in reducing cycle-times, speed in operations, and speed in continuous improvement. Gaining Supply Chain Momentum with Artificial Intelligenc e(AI) in Supply Chains & Logistics. AI can also analyze workplace safety data and inform manufacturers about any possible risks.

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50 expert tips on logistics planning and strategy

6 River Systems

As the biggest players in fulfillment, distribution and omnichannel retail continue to push boundaries, logistics and planning strategists are forced to innovate. Seeing this, we decided that it would be helpful to compile a curated list of 50 of the best tips on logistics planning and strategy that we could find.