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TMS for SMB: A Case Study with Carhartt

Talking Logistics

Its freight spend? Rapid growth, coupled with new market segments and channels (including ecommerce), prompted Carhartt to embark on a multi-million dollar upgrade of its distribution center, which included investments in warehouse management and transportation management solutions. Procurement & Contract Management.

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6 Essential Procurement Training Courses for Professionals: How To Begin and Advance Your Career in Procurement

SCMDOJO

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

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Searching for Sustainability: Balancing Economics and Environmental Objectives in Logistics

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A new study by the Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains (CSLS) at Kühne Logistics University, in cooperation with the European Freight & Logistics Leaders’ Forum, clearly shows that environmental and economic objectives are not in conflict and often well aligned. Our report is available online at [link].

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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. The answer?

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This Week in Logistics News (February 29 – March 4, 2016)

Talking Logistics

This self-service 4-session course provides an overview of how to build a strong transportation management foundation, with a focus on strategy development, procurement, the role of technology, and the importance of enabling a continuous improvement culture and processes. DOT Releases 30-Year Freight Projections.

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Podcast: the Daniel Stanton Interview

Requis

Supply chain is a relatively new discipline that rose out of the procurement, logistics, and operations disciplines. Procurement, logistics, and operations were seen as separate – but that perspective isn’t helpful today. If you buy in larger quantities, you sink more working capital into inventory, and add warehousing costs.

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Podcast: the Daniel Stanton Interview

Requis

Supply chain is a relatively new discipline that rose out of the procurement, logistics, and operations disciplines. Procurement, logistics, and operations were seen as separate – but that perspective isn’t helpful today. If you buy in larger quantities, you sink more working capital into inventory, and add warehousing costs.