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Active Supply Chain Design: A Key Imperative for De Risking Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Management practices such as lean manufacturing and just-in-time inventory management, along with globalization, have made tremendous impact on cost and service, but have accentuated risk. Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. Within a week of Russian troops crossing into Ukraine, the benchmark for thermal coal prices reached a record high of $446 per metric ton.

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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport. Establishing a robust performance monitoring system with key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics is crucial. At the heart of it all, an effective procurement strategy remains paramount.

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The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

SCMDOJO

In the world of logistics, this means enhanced operational efficiency for inventory management, route optimization, safety and security of goods, and resource allocation. AI-powered systems will enable precise predictions, route optimization, inventory management, tracking, and communication.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.? Delays and congestion worsen each year, inventory strains continually affect capacity, and customer needs remain ever-changing. transportation metrics ?that today’s freight market, OTR freight services?enable?continued

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5 Ways to Reduce Fleet Management Costs!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Companies should consider doing a repair and replace analysis. It can also assist in determining specific metrics that affect the business. More often than not, the software can also be used for managing spare parts inventory, mechanic training purposes, and most importantly, creating and managing routine maintenance schedules.

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Seeking Logistics Perfection

Enterra Insights

They explain, “If a company scores an impressive 99 percent in all four categories measured by the standard Perfect Order Metric (POM) — complete, on time, damage-free, proper documentation with correct invoicing — the result would be a POM score of just 96 percent. Most models stop short at minimizing costs. Where are the drivers?