Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

My journey to understand supply chain Metrics That Matter started three years ago. I was sitting at my kitchen table attempting to write a celebratory book on the 30th anniversary of supply chain management. Balance: The ability to balance a portfolio of metrics to maximize market capitalization and free cash flow.

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Metrics Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction 289

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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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

What is also real is the impact it has on supply chains. In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. First things first: Climate change is real.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Today, I say a prayer for Stewart Parnell, the former CEO of the now-defunct Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). We are watching the redefinition of the principles of safe and secure supply chains and corporate liability. PCA was a small player in a complex supply chain of big brands. The rules have changed.

Pharmaceutical 150

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ShipBob

JANUARY 23, 2023

Today’s customer expectations demand fast and accurate shipping, no matter where they shop online. Same-day delivery and last-mile logistics in North America is estimated to grow by $62.71 A ProShip study found that 97% of customers expect the ability to monitor their orders throughout every step of the shipping process.

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RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

Many products require temperature control throughout the supply chain. This requires companies to closely monitor another dataset beyond average supply chain logistics management information. As markets emerge in India, China and South America, U.S. Collecting Data Throughout the Frozen Supply Chain.

Inventory 52

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RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

Many products require temperature control throughout the supply chain. This requires companies to closely monitor another dataset beyond average supply chain logistics management information. As markets emerge in India, China and South America, U.S. Collecting Data Throughout the Frozen Supply Chain.

Inventory 52

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