The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. These core assumptions are no longer true.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. We can no longer assume that government policy is rational, variability is low or logistics are available. These core assumptions are no longer true. This reset is not an evolution.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

What is inbound logistics? See, there’s a big difference between handling inbound logistics yourself and outsourcing it to a trusted North Carolina third-party logistics (3PL) provider that knows the manufacturing industry. What is inbound logistics? 3PL inbound logistics services. Third-party procurement.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market. The company has strategically invested in automated distribution centers, streamlining the flow of products from manufacturers to stores.

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Exiger Perspectives

JUNE 21, 2023

Oshkosh needed to address the administrative costs associated with maintaining manual processes, quarterly reconciliations and part price adjustments with their suppliers,” said Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels. Oshkosh was also able to create a process to manage market price fluctuations for carbon steel plate.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

By negotiating lower MOQs with suppliers, businesses can reduce the amount of inventory they need to purchase at once. Frame contracts outline terms such as pricing, delivery schedules, and minimum order quantities, providing both parties with clarity and consistency in transactions.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

So your company is looking to reduce costs, and you’ve been asked to contribute by reducing your inventory cost. Here we explain how you can do this with 16 cost reduction strategies in inventory management?that that are each proven to reduce a company’s costs.?

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 11, 2018

As a result, they’re saving 30% on FedEx costs, reducing delivery times by 51%, and reaching 88% of their marketing with two-day delivery. Up until a few years ago, mattresses were pretty hefty investments—some costing thousands of dollars with middleman markups from retail stores. 30% reduction in FedEx costs.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 23, 2021

A Director of Fulfillment is a logistics management professional who is responsible for leading all of a company’s operations related to order processing and fulfillment. Logistics Operations Manager. 5+ years of industry experience in fulfillment, supply chain operations, or warehouse management. Strong problem-solving skills.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 6, 2016

One of the major supply chain management challenges facing businesses today is to understand their cost to serve (CTS) in detail. Application of Cost to Serve can improve EBIT performance by up to 20%. What is Cost to Serve? The costs related to each ‘path’ vary considerably, based on the customer/product mix.

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Vanguard Software

JULY 20, 2021

The technique improves supplier relations and helps both parties negotiate favorable terms. Also, the less time inventory spends in warehouses, the fewer carrying costs. Distributions and logistics : Supply planners with access to robust demand plans can efficiently deal with multiple orders and wide distribution networks.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Case Studies. A Case Study. This case study will show you the analysis of Apple Supply Chain core processes, challenging issues and complexities of its operations. Information about Apple Supply Chain is a bit here, there and everywhere, its kinda tough to find the actual case study.

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TMC

OCTOBER 12, 2018

As a positive for our industry, logistics and supply chain have joined the C-Suite conversation. While it’s great to have a seat at the table, supply chain leaders are now under increased pressure to deliver business enhancing performance, cost savings, and improved customer service. Customer Case Study.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 6, 2013

The trade imbalance this causes is an interesting case study for the economists no doubt, but what about the transportation and logistics that will be needed to sustain this trade over the coming years? Logistics planners would readily tell you that this is not a surprise; such imbalances are a reality in the cargo industry.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 23, 2020

Walk into the manufacturing sites of many large companies and you’ll observe a finely tuned inbound logistics operation, with parts and raw materials arriving at the factory for that day’s production requirements. Here are some of the ways that 3PLs can help smaller plants take advantage of logistics services in the manufacturing industry.

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TMC

OCTOBER 12, 2018

As a positive for our industry, logistics and supply chain have joined the C-Suite conversation. While it’s great to have a seat at the table, supply chain leaders are now under increased pressure to deliver business enhancing performance, cost savings, and improved customer service. Customer Case Study.

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TMC

OCTOBER 12, 2018

As a positive for our industry, logistics and supply chain have joined the C-Suite conversation. While it’s great to have a seat at the table, supply chain leaders are now under increased pressure to deliver business enhancing performance, cost savings, and improved customer service. Customer Case Study.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 3, 2021

To thrive in a competitive ecommerce marketplace, businesses need streamlined supply chains that deliver on customers’ expectations — and to achieve that goal, you’ll need experienced logistics professionals. The Director of Logistics is one of the important logistics professionals for growing ecommerce companies to hire.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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FLEXE

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

In my last post , I described one of the defining cornerstones of the “New Logistics”: Pop-Up Warehousing. In this article, I’ll dive into the other one, the Dynamic Warehouse Network. Usually, these are strategically located facilities entrenched with long-term leases and a full-time staff. Pop-Up Warehousing.

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6 River Systems

JANUARY 10, 2019

Supply chain optimization, however, is complex, encompassing everything from warehouse operational performance to logistics planning and more. Price negotiation strategies. Ask around your colleagues to see where they are gaining the most value and look for programs that are very practical and case study based.”

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FLEXE

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

<p>In my <a href="[link] target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">last post</a>, I described one of the defining cornerstones of the “New Logistics”: Pop-Up Warehousing. In this article, I’ll dive into the other one, the Dynamic Warehouse Network.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Rémi Lelarge, the Head of Procurement and Logistics at Electra, shared their story of building a comprehensive procurement process with Precoro. Mr. Lelarge is responsible for sourcing materials and services for constructing cutting-edge e-charging stations and overseeing the delivery logistics from suppliers to Electra's warehouse.

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Unleashed

MARCH 7, 2021

A centralised supply chain is the traditional supply chain model, featuring a central headquarters and warehouse based in a singular location. This HQ will feature procurement, distribution and other logistics officers who handle the work of the entire network. Limited operational costs. What is a centralised supply chain?

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ShipBob

AUGUST 23, 2023

Both models, when run optimally, lead to better management of storage costs and inventory costs. With dropshipping , the stock is shipped to the end customer directly from the manufacturer’s warehouse to the buyer. Events like labor shortages, carrier disruptions, and global crises can lead to delays and extra costs.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Case Studies. |. They expand into an analysis of revenue-accruing & cost-optimizing functions, and result in the identification of capabilities that the organization aspires to develop or enhance. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Offerings. |.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 30, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Case Studies. |. They are actually able to compare the products, look for availability of the product, get detailed information about the product, check prices at various online websites selling the specific product and also look for attractive offers. Communication Services. Healthcare.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s get started… Transplace Introduces Preferred Shipper Checklist. Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions Announces Acquisition of Global Distribution & Logistics. Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal signed, but years of negotiations still to come ( Reuters ).

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The last mile hurdle is a classic issue for businesses concerned with logistics and transportation, as well as anyone who ships products. Parcel Industry cites that an estimated 28% of the total cost of delivery comes from last-mile expenses. Last-mile costs can stack up in the form of hidden overhead.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The last mile hurdle is a classic issue for businesses concerned with logistics and transportation, as well as anyone who ships products. Parcel Industry cites that an estimated 28% of the total cost of delivery comes from last-mile expenses. Last-mile costs can stack up in the form of hidden overhead.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

FLEXE , Flexport and Convoy –three technology companies adding flexibility to the supply chain–,recently hosted the first Peak Logistics breakfast in Seattle, Washington. The founders of each company came together to discuss the overlap of technology and logistics and how it can be used to solve every day problems.

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Jaggaer

JULY 7, 2020

Over time, this engagement has expanded globally and is still focused on one of the most testing categories of sourcing and contract management within procurement: transport and logistics. A Stronger Hand for The Next Negotiation. In the transportation and logistics category there are infinite variables and unpredictable circumstances.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

I will be wrong again,” I stated last year before making my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 , and I was right. But I was right with some of my other predictions, especially my prediction that we would see a rise in cyber attacks in 2017, with supply chain and logistics operations becoming new targets.

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