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How to Manage Supplier Risk and Performance in an Uncertain Global Economy

ivalua

Following a deliberate series of steps can help you structure a solid program: Figure out what you want to accomplish with your supplier management program. Structure a plan to gather complete information about all your suppliers. Ivalua Supplier Management Datasheet.

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3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

Inventory Management. Vendor Management. Customer / Supplier Management. Global Trade Management (GTM). The easiest way to look at 3 rd party logistics is by the service they provide, which fall into 5 buckets: 1.) Transportation 2.) Logistics 3.) Warehousing 4.) Technology 5.) Special Services. Small Package.

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What’s the Best Response to Global Supply Chain Disruption?

QAD

A lack of railcars to move cargo from the ports is adding more delays. Six major corporations (Walmart, Home Depot, Samsung, Target, FedEx and UPS) will use the expanded off-peak hours to move cargo off the dock, freeing up dock space, by moving 3,500 containers per week during the night shifts at the two Southern California ports.

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Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle

The Logistics of Logistics

Transportation services include : Small Package, Air Cargo, Ocean, Less Than Truckload, Truckload, Fleet Acquisition, Equipment / Drivers, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Intermodal, Final Mile, Rail. There are 5 different categories of 3PL services: Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Special Services, and Technology. Ruan Transportation.

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REPOST: 3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

Inventory Management. Vendor Management. Customer / Supplier Management. Global Trade Management (GTM). The easiest way to look at 3 rd party logistics is by the service they provide, which fall into 5 buckets: 1.) Transportation 2.) Logistics 3.) Warehousing 4.) Technology 5.) Special Services. Small Package.

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How ISO 9001 Supports Logistics Sustainability Practices

Kanban Logistics

In logistics, this can mean more efficient route planning, better cargo handling, and fewer damaged goods, all of which contribute to sustainability by reducing unnecessary consumption of resources and energy. Supplier Management.

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The importance of partnerships – Lessons learned from Big Lots

Cathy Roberson

Retailers were forced to diversify suppliers, particularly those based in China, during the pandemic because of China’s zero-tolerance stand on COVID, significantly contributing to inventory delays and port backups. For daily thoughts and shares, be sure to follow me on Twitter and LinkedIn. I wear a number of hats these days.