Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Author’s Note: Below is an excerpt from Moving Up the Supply Chain Maturity Curve: The Process Industry Executive Agenda for 2016 and Beyond , a white paper published earlier this year by Elemica with research conducted by Adelante SCM. He goes on to say: Businesses must compete in more complex global markets than ever before.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

The most popular posts are on demand management and Supply Chain Metrics that Matter. I am also proud of the book, Bricks Matter, that I co-authored with Charlie Chase. The book is now in its second printing. We do not endorse technology vendors or write white papers. This is my 156th blog post to 5000 readers.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Transportation Metrics That Matter Most to Track and Improve Performance : How do you measure logistics efficiency and transportation metrics performance indicators when you are already doing the best job possible? Let’s take a look at these trucking industry trends and what kind of facts they provide. Read the Full Blog Post.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 30, 2018

To initiate their analytics journey, Siemens worked with Dr. Robert Handfield from the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative to create a white paper that helped define the vision and the business case. The white paper we developed with Dr. Handfield helped to establish the mission and vision, defining what we mean by the digital platform?

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Pat then spoke on the outcomes of a recent white paper he worked on while initiated at the University of Washington with some graduate students. It is important to pick a single metric to improve, even if it is not perfect, but to use it as the basis for measuring performance improvement.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Michael Porter, an economist, researcher and former Harvard Business School professor , wrote several books on competitive advantage that are taught widely across several disciplines in higher education today. Constant warehouse optimization and improvement can be achieved by shifting to a smart warehouse.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

These leaders all have 20+ years S&OP experience and published books, whitepapers and articles in renowned magazines. Jim : Basic clarity, so many webinars, so many LinkedIn groups, so many consultants, so many white papers, has really muddied the waters of a fairly simple concept. How is the S&OP process performing?

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synchrono

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Instead of producing to what you think will happen (forecasts) or to maximize an efficiency metric like asset utilization, the only variable is actual demand, and all production is synchronized to it. For a more thorough discussion on push vs. pull, download our white paper The Next Generation of Planning and Scheduling Solutions.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2021

Shippers need to know that when booking a shipment, it will get the proper level of service. Shippers should follow a few tips to streamlining white glove services: Define the key handling characteristics. Use metrics to track performance. Are you still struggling to figure out if your business needs white glove services?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Develop a communications cadence or rhythm—a regular cadence is an important aspect of the governance structure; formal and regular reporting and measurement processes should include metrics that align performance to strategy. Author, educator and business consultant Kate Vitasek is an internationally recognized innovator in outsourcing.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

White Papers. |. Christensen book, The Innovators Dilemma. Insuring that each function, including online marketing, store operations and supply chain have common objectives, metrics and aligned rewards for the coming year. Islamic Banking. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management. View all Infosys blogs.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

He authored the Amazon bestselling business book, What About the Vermin Problem , and is published in various professional magazines, including Consulting, Inc. Peter Christian Peter is the founding partner and president of espi, a business consulting firm in NE PA. and Design 2 Part.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 1, 2016

Finally, as products move more quickly off the books on a prepaid basis, the supplier can improve their cash conversion cycle and become more profitable. You can learn more by reading the white paper How Retail Consolidation Can Increase Compliance and Savings , or stop by our booth, #615, at RILA if you have any questions.

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