Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

I also think that Quintiq’s leadership in concurrent planning to solve new problems is promising, especially in the design of transportation and inventory flows. For example, we discovered that transportation and duties are 5x the expense of labor and overhead. Is it duties, or is it transportation? Find out what it is.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Last year, Rebecca Henderson’s, Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire , was on the short list for Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award. But then,” according to the book, “something unexpected happened. This led to savings of more than a billion dollars a year in transportation costs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Ed’s expertise is rooted in sales and growth, and he has served as the Director of Sales at two enterprise transportation brokerages. Ed founded Newtrul on his first-born’s birth date in 2018 after realizing the need for digitization and aggregation in the increasingly fragmented transportation space. Case Studies.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Case Studies. Book Review: Logistics Clusters-Delivering Value and Driving Growth. Recently, Ive found the new book called " Logistics Clusters: Delivering Value and Driving Growth ". Recently, Ive found the new book called " Logistics Clusters: Delivering Value and Driving Growth ". Author of the Book.

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TMC

MAY 8, 2019

Then you’ll be able to leverage your transportation management system (TMS) to execute, automate, and optimize those processes, as well as gain visibility to business intelligence to drive continuous improvement. Managing freight transportation with the help of a TMS is becoming a competitive necessity.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2020

From bookings through dispute resolution, inclusive of accounting, analytics, and other added services, the importance of timeliness and quality, remain high on the bar for successful operations. The post LTL Freight Class: DIM Pricing Updates & A DIM Pricing Case Study appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As a result, companies are writing new case studies through their actions or inaction. There was a strong negative correlation (at an 80% confidence level) when companies were not aligned between customer service and transportation. Business continuity is the overarching issue. Volatility and disruption are far from over.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 25, 2013

Case Studies. Lots and lots of articles point to the fact that its from the French word " Logistique " which first appeared in the book " The Art of War " in 1838 by Baron Henri de Jomini who was the general in French army during Napoleons time. Image credit Google Books. Image Credit : Google Books.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Analysts point to the steep decline in orders for new transportation equipment as evidence that manufacturers are seeing weakness. In reality, it may not be softening demand at the root of manufacturers’ slowdown in the bookings for new trucks, trailers and other equipment. No fewer than three major transportation hubs in the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

Demand for these solutions, from both shippers and brokers, continues to grow because companies want to identify and implement better ways to plan and execute their transportation and logistics operations, which is what ultimately delivers value. Book a carrier faster and with fewer phone calls.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 1, 2017

Content Mapping First we try to determine how extensive each book is by mapping the contents. Number of Case Studies To bridge the gap between theories and real world practices, all 3 textbooks use case method to show learners how to apply difficult concept.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

I am currently working on a couple of case studies for this blog on how business leaders used digital twin modeling during the pandemic. The focus of the transportation suites was on cost mitigation and price negotiation. Delivery: Lowest transportation cost, on-time shipment from shipper’s dock. This has changed.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Later that afternoon, I hosted a webinar featuring blockchain case studies. Yesterday, Bristlecone and IBM presented case studies. The case studies focus on cold chain safety/alerting for out-of-condition limits for milk transport in India and the use of blockchain for fresh produce monitoring.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Several customers addressed those questions in excellent case study presentations: Dr. Bernhard Herzog, Oxea GmbH – “Business Impact of a Supply Chain Operating Network”. Time Slot Booking/Optimization (aka “Dock Appointment Scheduling”) Delivers Cost and Productivity Savings. How are companies using SCONs in the real world?

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of 10 great supply chain analytics books to help you better understand the concepts and strategies behind this vital business field. From foundational reads to more advanced topics, these books will help you start your journey into the world of supply chain analytics!

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

An example of social listening is the Lenovo Case Study presented at the 2015 Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. I only know of five case studies of cross-functional listening. I think the Clorox story is a great case study. Market Drivers. This requires modeling and continued refinement.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 16, 2016

Parcel is becoming a more important transportation mode for manufacturers and retailers due to the rapid growth of e-commerce and other factors, which is driving greater demand for parcel solutions and services. What differentiates parcel from the other transportation modes? What are some of the unique complexities involved?

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 31, 2015

Tried every trick in the book to boost your supply chain but didn’t achieve the results you wanted? AkzoNobel case study. Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Transport & Logistics Workforce Optimization' Imagine if you had access to strategies and tips used by your competitors and industry leaders to stay ahead.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Over the last six years, we studied the connection between business results (growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)) and the link to company characteristics. For more on this topic, read the book Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. The design of transportation and supplier networks.

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Luckily, Professor David Simchi-Levi of MIT has explained about this in his award winning book " Designing and Managing the Supply Chain " and the important factors are summarized as below, 7 Factors of Network Design 1) Location and Distance : you need this data to define the basic structure of supply chain network.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 21, 2014

<In fact, so much so that I wrote a book about it.> Many supply chain consultants will quickly rattle off case studies and proof points, but the smart supply chain leader will ground the discussion with clear definitions. ” (For more on this topic check out the book, The Business Forecasting Deal. ).

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 25, 2021

Likewise, the focus became on reducing transportation costs – which led to container ships getting bigger and bigger over time. Our upcoming book, FLOW, will also harp on many of these same themes) Many executives are now thinking more about proximity and velocity as key competitive dimensions.

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 31, 2012

Case Studies. Anyway, things can become very complicated if you have to deal with new suppliers, new commodities or new means of transportation. In many cases, you have to put extra conditions to incoterms to make it work for your circumstances. Supply Chain Case Study: Executives Guide. A Case Study.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Case Studies. A Case Study. This case study will show you the analysis of Apple Supply Chain core processes, challenging issues and complexities of its operations. Information about Apple Supply Chain is a bit here, there and everywhere, its kinda tough to find the actual case study.

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TMC

MAY 8, 2019

Then you’ll be able to leverage your transportation management system (TMS) to execute, automate, and optimize those processes, as well as gain visibility to business intelligence to drive continuous improvement. Managing freight transportation with the help of a TMS is becoming a competitive necessity.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 15, 2024

Several case studies highlight these shortcomings. It improves logistics optimization by determining the most efficient routes and modes of transportation. Book your demo today to find out more. This rigidity can lead to significant discrepancies between forecasts and actual demand.

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Kuebix

OCTOBER 30, 2019

At their core, transportation management systems (TMS) help shippers perform logistics management functions like rating, booking and tracking. However, transportation management systems aren’t only limited to rating and booking. If they were, we’d call them “rate […]. If they were, we’d call them “rate […].

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Lengthy lead times and high transportation costs can increase the cost to serve for some customers and products while staying hidden amid the bigger picture. View case study Learn more about cost-to-serve benefits. View case study Learn more about cost-to-serve benefits. Schedule your consultation call now.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Second, we just released our second Talking Logistics YOUniversity course, Building a Strong Transportation Management Foundation. As I discussed in a May 2013 Talking Logistics episode, Revisiting Transportation Forecasting , there are many benefits to transportation forecasting, but also some “change management” hurdles to overcome.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Transportation ’s share of global emissions: 14%. Aviation share of total emissions (EU): 3% (most movements are passenger transport). Freight was on the agenda, as part of the 15 transport initiatives up for discussion. COP21 LPAA Transport Press Release Forwarders and Climate Change. Penske makes a good case study.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

Suppliers with complete visibility into their operations and those that have optimized their transportation, are able to avoid these repercussions. Align Production and Transportation Schedules. Organizations that struggle with on-time delivery often do so because of misalignment between production and transportation.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 20, 2016

Use this voucher code – SMI6JQZ – when booking online at www.coldchain-distribution.com/supplylchainmedia. Practical case studies – how to execute the last mile distribution and what. Yoram Eshel, Senior Director, Global Transportation and Logistics, Teva Pharmaceutical.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The framework covers: freight traffic intensity choice of freight transport mode capacity utilisation energy efficiency switching to low carbon energy There is no “silver bullet” instead a bundle of decarbonisation enablers needs to be activated. Use a ‘five decarbonisation lever’ framework to develop a road map for decarbonisation.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

There is a lot happening in today’s world of ecommerce and the Internet of Things (IoT) that relate to the transportation industry, but it takes more than just data and technology to be a best in class organization. Robinson is continuing to invest in people, processes, and technology to help customers better streamline their transportation.

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TMC

OCTOBER 5, 2017

A TMS, or transportation management system, is a digital platform that streamlines shipping processes by providing visibility into all transportation activities on one online interface. Such insights include transportation planning and execution, business intelligence, freight payment, and disaster recovery. Freight Tendering.

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TMC

MAY 8, 2020

Then you’ll be able to leverage your transportation management system (TMS) to execute, automate, and optimize those processes, as well as gain visibility to business intelligence to drive continuous improvement. Managing freight transportation with the help of a TMS is becoming a competitive necessity.

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BlueYonder

JULY 16, 2012

If you’re like me, you’re reading a couple of good books, have several more on your “got to get to” list and a magazine or two with the corners folded down for when you have a little airplane time or for a quick read over lunch. What’s on your summer reading list?

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