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Writing: Working on My Book

Supply Chain Shaman

Interview for Metrics That Matter. My kitchen table is piled high with interviews for the upcoming book, Metrics That Matter. Writing a book is a labor of love. It is my second book. To give readers a sneak peek for the book, here I share my interview with Peter. .” Supply Chain Leader. I am behind.

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How to Protect Your Carrier Assets During Capacity Crunch

Talking Logistics

Next, align your service level expectations by rewarding outstanding performance and standardizing metrics about on-time delivery, invoice accuracy and communication. Additionally, for shippers with enough freight volume on competitive lanes, a virtual fleet can also be a viable alternative.

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Wanted: Supply Chain Architects!

Supply Chain Shaman

Forty years ago as a chemical engineering student, I learned the tedious craft of chemical plant design. Getting good at factory design is a merit badge of sorts for the chemical engineer. Getting good at factory design is a merit badge of sorts for the chemical engineer. In this position, we designed real-world plants.

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When The Chickens Come Home To Roost

Supply Chain Shaman

Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead. The health of all sectors is dependent on the chemical industry.) Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. Sitting waiting for a confirmed booking.) Time For Action. ” [link].

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When The Chickens Come Home To Roost

Supply Chain Shaman

Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead. The health of all sectors is dependent on the chemical industry.) Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. Sitting waiting for a confirmed booking.) Time For Action. ” [link].

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When The Chickens Come Home To Roost

Supply Chain Shaman

Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead. The health of all sectors is dependent on the chemical industry.) Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. Sitting waiting for a confirmed booking.) Time For Action. ” [link].