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What Value Are You Getting From Planning?

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply Chain Risk Drivers: A Comparison of Risk. The problem is that the acceptance of lanes by the carriers does not force the carrier to accept the freight when tendered. If the carrier does not accept the freight, the manufacturer loses time in moving the freight and is often forced to go to the open market to source freight.

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CPFR or Demand-Driven replenishment for your supply chain? Choose wisely….

The Network Effect

Prior to today’s advanced capabilities around Demand Driven Value Networks, the prevailing strategy was to implement Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR). In fact some vendors have even published comparisons of the workflows in their systems to the structure of CPFR. What is CPFR? Want to learn more?

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What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution?

Supply Chain Game Changer

The logistics of physical items usually involves the integration of information flow, materials handling, production, packaging, inventory, transportation, warehousing and often security. ” [link]. Distribution. ” [link]. ” [link]. Comparing Logistics and Distribution. The Organizational Context Explained.