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Mars Wrigley’s Highly Successful Supply Chain Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. This exercise was previously a cumbersome manual exercise done on a weekly basis for the top 45 stock keeping units (SKUs). The analysis was not all that accurate.

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The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

Real-time transportation visibility platforms tell shippers and their broker/carrier partners where their freight is at any point on its journey. Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility. And what is sitting in the warehouse. And at the cross-dock.

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Have you Heard About ‘’Chain of Responsibility’’ in the Supply Chain and Transportation?

GlobalTranz

and North America. In North America, associations such as the North American Fatigue Management Program (NAFMP) have incorporated COR in their education program. However, in most cases, the driver is not the only party to exercise a degree of control over on-road outcomes. THE CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS IN NORTH AMERICA.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 4-8, 2017)

Talking Logistics

My exercise plans for the weekend are set. Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). freight trains in federal crosshairs after crashes: GAO (Reuters). Rake today, shovel tomorrow. UPS Acquires Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services. Growing length of U.S.

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How to Capture Full Divestiture Value with a 3PL

Talking Logistics

This begets the need to set the overall strategy for the divestment by way of an exercise, called “capability scoping.” The quicker a divested company recognizes that what worked previously may not work anymore, the faster and smoother the transition will be.

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Welcome to the Supply Chain Without Boundaries

BlueYonder

A study by Bank of America Global Research, cited by Reuters , found that mentions of “supply chain” increased by 412% in third-quarter earnings calls hosted by Fortune 500 companies this year, compared to 2020. Supply chain optimization has never been more essential to overall business success than it is today. Demand planning.

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Understanding the Shipping Container Shortage!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Demand for physical goods rose – everything from office furniture to groceries to fireworks to exercise bikes – as people tried to make the most of staying home. Here’s an example: Every year, a huge volume of finished goods are shipped from Asia to North America. And, in many cases, how fragile. Knock down one domino, and others fall.

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