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Adapting in the Face of Change

Supply Chain Shaman

Daily, we see business continuity case studies as headline news in the Wall Street Journal. Looming transportation shortages in the United States with the adoption of AB5 and the redefinition of the owner-operator are risks. The Dollar stores are struggling with higher inventory levels, but are outperforming the sector.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. per chip were bearable for units selling for $100, but the price of the new chip was a fraction of that, at about $20.

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5 Best Logistics Books for Beginners

Supply Chain Opz

In the United States, the median wages for a Logistics Manager is around $90,000 annually. Delivering Customer Value through Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Many people don't know that procurement is a part of integrated logistics. The book is filled with key concepts, case study, summary and end-of-chapter questions.

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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

In the United States, the median wage for a Logistics Manager is around $70,000 annually. The Supply Chain Revolution: Innovative Sourcing and Logistics for a Fiercely Competitive World Pros: This book will show you how to plan and execute procurement and sourcing strategy like the world's leading companies. Who is it for?:

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New Balance’s Added U.S. Manufacturing Presence

Supply Chain Matters

Just shy of three years ago, athletic and leisure footwear manufacturer New Balance announced plans to build the company’s sixth footwear factory within the United States. This manufacturer had boasted that it is the only major company to make or assemble more millions of pairs of athletic footwear per year in the United States.

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The IoT Reality Check

C3 Solutions

We hear of solutions in R&D labs but we do not see the case studies of success stories implemented at scale. Nobody wants to be the guinea pig," Intel's global logistics procurement director Greg Christensen told the authors of the 2019 State of Logistics Report. Where's the ROI?

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Centralised vs. decentralised supply chains — the pros and cons

Unleashed

the United States) it may have more than one location – for example an east coast and west coast base. This HQ will feature procurement, distribution and other logistics officers who handle the work of the entire network. Ability to stock greater inventory amounts. Advantages of a centralised supply chain.