Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Boeing is now a case study in how not to outsource a supply chain. On February 6 th , the National Transportation Safety Board released a report saying that missing bolts were the likely cause. These suppliers, in turn, outsourced various parts of the modules they produced to their suppliers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Digital Procurement article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios of xeneta.com. The Hackett Group has recently released their analysis of their procurement benchmarking database. It demonstrates the advantages of working with a digital procurement strategy. Important Digital Procurement Trends.

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Get the PDF of Lull’s case study >> Challenges to Order Fulfillment. Since working with FLEXE, Lull has been able to invest in and grow their product line, save on transportation costs, and reallocate resources to marketing and product development—a continual improvement cycle designed to grow their business.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 1, 2018

Delivering Customer Value through Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Many people don't know that procurement is a part of integrated logistics. In logistics management literature, procurement is also called "Inbound Logistics" or management of incoming materials. However, there is so much more about modern transportation.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The premise of this book is that the procurement function is a deeply misunderstood corporate capability, with CEO executives spending too little time thinking about or being actively involved in how their companies spend more than half of typical spending budgets. When the boss offers someone a job in procurement. Book Content.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

This case study aims to delve into the significance of supply chain capability for enhancing a company’s competitiveness and how it serves as a competitive advantage for companies. One of the key elements of the EDLC policy is the direct procurement of items from suppliers, eliminating intermediaries in the process.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The gap between logistics and procurement; and logistics and customer service increases process latency. While ocean container volume fell 8% in September and ocean transportation prices are 71% lower year-over-year, don’t get lulled to sleep. The gaps are large and growing as organizations become more reactive.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 30, 2018

Continuous Pool Optimization – Putting Creativity to Work in Transportation. BASF Video Case Study: The Value of Real-Time Freight Visibility. Transportation Spot Market Inversion. Transportation Spot Market Inversion. Leverage Technology to Succeed in Today’s Transportation Market. Big Data in Logistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Although this does not help to avoid tariffs for the components of your product, companies may benefit from decreasing transportation costs as they move final transportation closer to their customers. The Green Corridor: Saving Whales in California – A Case Study in Regional Collaboration. The “first-sale” rule.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

It covers the basics of procurement, including procurement strategies, contract management, and supplier selection. You’ll also learn about supply chain management and the various stages of the procurement process. Pros: It forms part of the CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations qualification.

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Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 1, 2018

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. Who is it for?: Our Rating: 4.9

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

Demand for these solutions, from both shippers and brokers, continues to grow because companies want to identify and implement better ways to plan and execute their transportation and logistics operations, which is what ultimately delivers value. Real-time Capacity Matching: The Second Wave of Demand and Value.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

We were also grateful for a series of case studies from eight companies including Kuehne + Nagel, P&G, and Tata Steel. In our survey, the three most cost-effective ways of cutting carbon were: shifting freight to cleaner transport modes, improving vehicle loading and switching to alternative energy. Alan McKinnon.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Through immersive case studies and real-world anecdotes, she kindles a revolution in supply chain practices, fostering a vibrant community of enthusiasts. These insights guide businesses in forming high-performing procurement teams, thereby fostering a seamless and efficient supply chain network.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Over the last six years, we studied the connection between business results (growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)) and the link to company characteristics. The design of transportation and supplier networks. What did we find? In our monthly webinar last Wednesday, I presented these results.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 25, 2013

Case Studies. Muller explained in a very comprehensive manner about how "movement" of each type of soldiers should be done which included marching, transportation, wheeling, advancing, formation, transport of heavy guns, how to cross the river etc. Supply Chain Case Study: Executives Guide. A Case Study.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

Companies have leveraged digital tools, and evolving skills, to collect vast data about product or raw materials sourcing, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing. The competencies required to bring about this new model can be bigger than redesigning RFPs or the Procurement process.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 16, 2014

In a past episode of Talking Logistics , Nicholas Carretta, President at UltraShipTMS (a Talking Logistics sponsor), discussed some of the barriers companies face in implementing a transportation management system (TMS), and “building the business case” was one of the main challenges he talked about. Intelligent procurement.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Instead, it sends the order directly to a manufacturer or another type of supplier, who then transports the order directly to the customer. In essence, this tells you the most cost-efficient amount to order so your holding and transport costs are in balance. with case studies] 16.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2024

Pursuing a degree in these areas will equip you with the fundamental knowledge of supply chain principles, such as procurement, inventory management, logistics, and operations strategy. Master TMS Tools : Learn the ins and outs of transportation management systems to see how they optimize the shipping process, saving time and money.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 20, 2015

However, most companies operate complex and historically grown supply chain networks based on global multi-tier production and transportation systems. Therefore, there is a high potential for improvements in supply chain networks. Increasing profitability and minimizing risks with strategic network design.

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Vanguard Software

JULY 20, 2021

Supply planning includes distribution, manufacturing, and procurement. They can provide advanced information to transportation/shipping partners to avoid shipping delays. Fountain Tire Case Study. Download Case Study. Supply planners can then determine how to meet these requirements best.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

This includes the procurement and delivery of the parts used to build the finished product. Third-party procurement. Right now, your buyers probably spend a good percentage of their time negotiating with, and procuring goods from, makers of boxes, nuts, bolts, and other consumable parts and materials. What is inbound logistics?

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

Strategies for lead time reduction may include optimizing transportation routes, improving communication with suppliers, and investing in technologies that expedite order processing. Case Study or Practical Example: Let’s look at a real-world example to illustrate the effectiveness of inventory optimization strategies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 21, 2014

Many supply chain consultants will quickly rattle off case studies and proof points, but the smart supply chain leader will ground the discussion with clear definitions. Each role–customer service, sales, procurement, manufacturing–have a different need/definition for the demand signal. New Terms to Know.

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TMC

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The other session was an interactive discussion on how to build a transportation management system (TMS) strategy and utilize the technology to drive value in your organization. Customer Case Study. Many times procurement and logistics teams are out talking to TMS providers, but haven’t included IT in the conversation.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 25, 2021

Because procurement executives were so focused on cost, they did not worry about shipment velocity. Likewise, the focus became on reducing transportation costs – which led to container ships getting bigger and bigger over time. For many years, as we moved to low cost countries, the shipping industry benefited.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 5, 2016

Now companies have started outsourcing supply chain business processes like planning, direct procurement, order management, inventory optimisation and reverse logistics. Do your homework on the company, read some of their case studies, and contact existing customers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 28, 2023

From our lens, the global wide Covid-19 pandemic provided ample evidence of the fragility of healthcare supply networks including the sourcing of critical drugs within Asian and other countries, subject to disruptions by natural disaster, effects of climate change or disruptions to global transportation.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Second, we just released our second Talking Logistics YOUniversity course, Building a Strong Transportation Management Foundation. As I discussed in a May 2013 Talking Logistics episode, Revisiting Transportation Forecasting , there are many benefits to transportation forecasting, but also some “change management” hurdles to overcome.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

The case studies we analyzed and discussed in his class opened my eyes and mind to the beauty of supply chain management, a field that was still relatively new to me at the time. Guess Who Announced New Transportation Management Software (TMS) Functionality Yesterday. I am forever grateful. billion in net revenue last year.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 13, 2023

Indeed, this case study in itself, including the significant influence that Apple holds across high tech and consumer electronics supply networks, is testimonial to two important learnings.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Several customers addressed those questions in excellent case study presentations: Dr. Bernhard Herzog, Oxea GmbH – “Business Impact of a Supply Chain Operating Network”. How are companies using SCONs in the real world? What benefits are they achieving? Ralf Kahre and Patrick Gött, BASF – “End-to-End Business Process Management”.

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TMC

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The other session was an interactive discussion on how to build a transportation management system (TMS) strategy and utilize the technology to drive value in your organization. Customer Case Study. Many times procurement and logistics teams are out talking to TMS providers, but haven’t included IT in the conversation.

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TMC

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The other session was an interactive discussion on how to build a transportation management system (TMS) strategy and utilize the technology to drive value in your organization. Customer Case Study. Many times procurement and logistics teams are out talking to TMS providers, but haven’t included IT in the conversation.

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American Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It involves coordinating and integrating various activities, from procurement to production to distribution, to ensure the seamless flow of goods and services. Green logistics and transportation practices promote energy-efficient transportation modes and route optimization.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 11, 2013

The Future of Transportation Costs- Brainstorm the advantages and disadvantages of different transport modes including ocean, air and rail and debate industry best practices to regulate your transport providers. Mark Slegers – VP Procurement & Supply Chain – Telenet. New Year, New Structure. In Practice.

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