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A Case Study in Reverse Logistics Optimization!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Inadequate planning and execution resulted in excess and obsolete inventory and poor utilization of warehouse space. ModusLink also handles shipments of spare modems, heat sinks, quick- restore CDs (which ModusLink presses in-house) and product documentation. The post A Case Study in Reverse Logistics Optimization!

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Delivering Green: Three Case Studies in Low-Carbon Logistics

MIT Supply Chain

Caterpillar is the subject of one of three case studies that show how supply chain management can support both environmental and financial goals. Here are three case studies that offer clear, irrefutable evidence that sustainability and profitability can be compatible in the supply chain domain.

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Strong Supply Chains Required For an Economic Rebound: Six Steps To Take

Supply Chain Shaman

No doubt about it, we are characters in a supply chain case study searching to define a new normal. Today, we find ourselves in the middle of a risk management case study. The healthcare value chain was slow to respond—the majority of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was in Chinese warehouses. Recommendation?

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Top 10 Supply Chain Management Courses to Boost Your Career

SCMDOJO

Pros: Utilizes a hands-on approach with simulated problem-solving and team collaboration Offers a self-assessment document to assess your own S&OP process Keep track of how well you’re doing while you complete the learning goals. The information is presented in a simple and understandable way. out of 5.

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Best of 2021: Our Most Popular Supply Chain Events, Reports, Blog Posts and More

6 River Systems

Whether you’re struggling to increase operational efficiency, offset warehouse labor shortages, enhance the experience for your customers (whether you are a retailer or 3PL), or reduce risk through improved resiliency of your supply chain operations, we talked (or wrote) about it. > Unlock all FLOW 2021 sessions.

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EDI case study: Vanilla Studio

crisp

It has its own customer base and functions as Vanilla’s warehousing division. However, especially with large accounts, the money wasn’t recoverable in 90% of the cases without proper EDI documents transmitted through the customer’s system: Vanilla’s EDI system did not allow them to do that.

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AGCO: Driving a Digital Manufacturing Transformation

Supply Chain Shaman

Recording of pictures and videos is accomplished in a hands-free environment via voice commands and tied directly to the unit’s documentation through the use of the Proceedix Action Management System. We feel that the Agco case study has several important lessons for the supply chain transformational leader.