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3PL Outsourcing Trends with Ben Steffes

The Logistics of Logistics

Since joining the company in 2011, he’s focused on developing and growing its Coyote Transportation Management offerings, driving synergy efforts with UPS, and leading the Supply Chain Consulting team. Ben received his bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and lives in Milwaukee. 81% were from the U.S.,

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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

However, recent disruptions have highlighted the vulnerabilities of these complex networks, resulting in significant financial losses for companies. Supply Chains Under Disruption: A Financial Toll Recent years have witnessed several disruptions that have shaken global supply chains, causing major financial setbacks for companies.

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The One Key Shift in Your Supply Chain and Procurement Strategies that can Drive Better Business Continuity and Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

In today’s dynamic and unpredictable business environment, companies face various challenges such as changing consumer demands, global uncertainty, and the impact of natural and man-made events. The purchasing of products at companies can be looked at in terms of two major dimensions: supply risk and impact on production (Figure 1).

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The Secret to Successful Enterprise Strategy? Always Include Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Opz

In this guest commentary, John McKeller , senior lecturer for the Wisconsin School of Business Grainger Center for Supply Chain Managemen t at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains four key considerations for successfully integrating a firm’s strategy with supply chain management. Create the right metrics and monitor them.

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Overcoming The Barriers to Use Channel Data

Supply Chain Shaman

However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. In each industry sector, companies face unprecedented variability. I pulled up my covers to go to sleep four hours later.

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Service Level Agreement Defined

The Logistics of Logistics

In my opinion, there should be a service provider acquisition, cross-functional implementation team for the company who writes the SLA/KPI or QBR. He is a guest speaker at the Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. How do you write an SLA/KPI? What sections are typically in an SLA/KPI?

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Kimberly-Clark: A Demand-driven Leader

Supply Chain Shaman

Over the course of the last six years, I have helped many companies with their demand-driven initiatives. The first day that I worked with the Kimberly-Clark team, it was snowing in Neenah, Wisconsin. The first day that I worked with the Kimberly-Clark team, it was snowing in Neenah, Wisconsin. The Journey. We run large assets.