Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This is a significant milestone for ongoing planning and execution strategies. According to the September report , growth is increasing for inventory levels, inventory and warehousing costs. However, we would be remiss to not highlight some optimistic data related to overall global supply chain pressures and logistics costs.

Inventory Reduction 59

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. VF Corporation (VFC) is a global apparel, footwear and accessories company headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 211

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

Consequently, the warehousing capacity metric increased a reported 6.8 Further, the added evidence of increased warehouse capacity levels will have an effect on previously rather high levels of warehouse contracting and leasing rates. Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that again dropped to an all-time low for June 2023.

Negotiating Skills 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Water levels falling in the Rhine, the Loire, and the Colorado River. Warehouses are full, and supply chain leaders are using containers as overflow warehouses adding to port snarls. Mature organizations focus on the form and function of inventory and tie the inventory strategy to corporate policy. Should we do better?

Supply Chain Planning Software 239

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

There are several elements in an effective logistics strategy, with the ultimate goal of identifying the most cost-effective service levels and developing plans and processes that enable the company to operate as close to those optimal service levels as possible.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 52

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

The Logistics Managers Index Report ®, compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , reported an April 2022 value of 69.7

Supply Chain Optimization 59

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Publicis Sapient Announces Acquisition of Spinnaker SCA Digital business transformation company Publicis Sapient has announced the acquisition of Spinnaker SCA , a supply chain services firm that provides end-to-end supply chain strategy, planning and execution consulting services. No financial details were disclosed in the announcement.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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