Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 21, 2014

Slowly the words take definition in everyday speech. 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. Learning to speak a new language is similar. Conversations are strained. Mistakes are made. Pauses are awkward.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 31, 2012

There are a lot of different definitions for lean, but my favorite is below. Producing earlier or more than is needed generates other wastes, such as overstaffing, storage, and transportation costs because of excess inventory. Transportation or Conveyance. Start with small steps and focus on continuous improvement.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2018

As explained by Dan Goodwill via Canadian Shipper, the problem goes much further than that, including lacking compliance management, subpar, if any, use of transportation management systems (TMS, and failure to utilize granular shipment activity data. Continuous improvement of shipping processes and freight allocation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

The industry does not have a definition. Spiraling transportation costs, tariff shifts and increased expectations for customer service sparks new interest in supply chain planning. Outsourcing–procurement, manufacturing and transportation– decreased visibility and increased data latency. Why should you care?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

A similar value proposition exists from a continuous improvement standpoint, or as Derrick put it, “If you don’t have a baseline, you really can’t tell if you’re improving.”. Did the transportation group do a good job [consolidating loads]? So, you have to measure the opportunity in order to know what it is.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

Starting With Definitions. To help, I wrote a few definitions on the board: Demand-Driven Processes. A Demand-Driven Value Network as defined by AMR Research in 2007: A network that senses demand with minimal latency to drive a near real-time response to shape and translate demand. Definition of Outside-In Processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2016

Today Thoma Bravo, a private equity investment firm, announced a definitive agreement to purchase Elemica, a provider of Supply Chain Operating Networks for the chemical industry. As shown in Figure 2, buyers and suppliers push continuous improvement, and Kaizen events, in supplier development programs over B2B programs.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

I asked Kent what challenges and opportunities he’s hearing from supply chain and logistics executives in the industry, and here’s an excerpt of what he said: I hear consistent things from Oil and Gas companies, which are among the largest companies in the world.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

You can read the detailed technical definition here. Moreover, Supplier Development promotes ongoing improvements that are intended to benefit both your company and supplier(s).It 4) Improve Materials Management Competency in Supply Base. . Do suppliers comply with our PPAP requests?

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USC Consulting Group

AUGUST 17, 2021

” to answer that question, but it definitely was a topic for discussion among many different types of manufacturers over the past 18 months. Transporting. Similar to transportation, the motion piece of this puzzle focuses on unnecessary or excessive movement. We’d like to come out with a resounding “No!”

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

The relationship will not work without trust and Continuous Improvements through constant communication in your relationship. As a contract customer, upfront costs will be a subject of discussion and negotiation. Yes, I stress partnership and collaboration.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2017

However, the term, white glove service, and transportation management sounds a bit odd in an industry dedicated to getting packages to consumers at the cheapest costs possible. As a result, white glove services and transportation management are starting to become a major trend, and shippers need to know why.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In this course, you will explore various essential aspects, including the definition of Total Cost of Ownership, key considerations, the impact of the green economy, realities of the post-Covid supply chain, and a comprehensive cost calculation checklist. Total Cost of Ownership – Definition Lesson 2.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 10, 2020

It is a useful competency to consider when choosing a transportation partner. . In the logistics industry, the level of customer service a transportation firm provides is a predictive measure of their ability to improve your performance while helping to solve common issues. . View your transportation goals as theirs .

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2016

This lack of alignment is an impediment to improving balance sheet results. I did not understand warehousing and transportation until reassignment to a logistics role in 1985. By definition, the silos struggle to align. Definition of Horizontal Processes. I am a product of traditional, silo-based thinking.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2018

In other words, look to companies with a history of continuous improvements, such as Cerasis and CargoX. This is the era of e-commerce, and since e-commerce means purchasing through the internet by definition, it will naturally become synchronous with omnichannel customer experiences and supply chain practices.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Distribution Operations Definition Distribution Operations refers to the management and execution of the processes involved in delivering products or services to end users. It involves various activities, such as warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and logistics.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

The Sustainable Freight Action plan released by California governor Jerry Brown outlines a long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transportation system. Targets for 2030 Include: Improve freight system efficiency 25 percent by 2030. Let’s start with a definition. Read Full Article.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

In this post my goal is to help companies build outside-in processes through a clearer definition. This outside-in orientation needs a definition to make it actionable. Use GPS, maps and weather signals to better predict arrival and route transportation assets. Reflection. Let’s start with the basics. Start with the channel.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 27, 2015

Supply chain management spans many functions and processes, including demand planning, sourcing, merchandising, supplier relationship management, inventory management, inbound and outbound transportation, distribution management, and store operations. — Supply Chain Visibility.

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Logility

AUGUST 30, 2016

Improvement work is the stuff of 80-hour work weeks, but is it strategic? Yes, in the sense that continuous improvement is table stakes for company survival, but, no, in the sense that these improvements are by definition within the box. ” Does the customer really care how we transported the product?

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Logility

AUGUST 30, 2016

Improvement work is the stuff of 80-hour work weeks, but is it strategic? Yes, in the sense that continuous improvement is table stakes for company survival, but, no, in the sense that these improvements are by definition within the box. ” Does the customer really care how we transported the product?

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Real Continuous Improvement. Real Continuous Improvement. Once a 3PL provider has won your business and successfully completed the start up and on-boarding process it’s important to have a provider that is always attempting to improve your logistics from a service perspective and prevent cost increases.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

We have talked a great deal about the evaulation of suppliers on our blog and this post continues that great tradition. When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. Cost of quality.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2016

The ‘ole “garbage in; garbage out” (GIGO) adage definitely applies here. 4 Questions to Ponder with Real American Manufacturers appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Obviously accuracy of the BOM and Inventory are critical, and the goal should be 100% daily. It was called, “ The Short List ”.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It is arguably true that supplier performance management is considered a business practice for measuring, analyzing, and managing supplier performance to reduce cost, and risk and also drive continuous improvement. Figure 1 shows a sample proposed SPM project structure for a transportation services company.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

Is it a coincidence that process industry leaders have standardized on SAP and blindly followed the SAP IT-centric definition of supply chain automation without holding SAP accountable to build effective supply chain solutions for the extended value network? I will let you draw your own conclusions. State of Industries. Outside-in Processes.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Technical and applied understanding of digital logistics tools, such as transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and inventory management systems (IMS). We definitely see benefits with ShipBob’s 2-day shipping capabilities. Proven track record of consistently delivering on KPIs.

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USC Consulting Group

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

” Included in this definition is demarcating when or how the goal will be achieved. Improvements processes is a work in progress and following up can help you identify what isn’t working and what is. In other words, there should be some element to the goal that clarifies when it will be reached and need go no further.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 15, 2021

1] Although I don’t disagree with Miklin’s definition, smart cities also involve subtleties and nuances that a straight-forward definition like hers fails to capture. Those models are: The essential services model; the smart transportation model; the broad spectrum model; and the business ecosystem model.[3]

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 14, 2018

When it comes to how best to manage their transportation operations, many shippers often find themselves at a crossroads: should they implement a transportation management system, outsource everything to a logistics service provider, or take a hybrid approach? Let’s start with a definition of “managed services.”

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Many of the children today will be the leaders of tomorrow and thankfully their access to logistics and transportation (L&T) education is abundant. I can definitely say that was the case with me. My University Instructors trained me to think – Continuous Improvement! Collective Solutions! Waste Elimination!

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Supply Chain Network

MAY 11, 2018

In her keynote Sona Chawla the Chief Operating Officer of Kohl’s referred to the discovery and capture of many micro-efficiencies within the Kohl’s supply chain everyday to continuously improve performance, service and results.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 8, 2021

When packages shipped using time-definite guaranteed service are delivered late, or if packages are lost or damaged, you should have a process of filing claims with the carrier to recover against carriers’ money-back guarantees. Looking for help applying these and other continuous improvement efforts to your parcel supply chain?

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 13, 2015

The application of social networking based technologies in the supply chain will be at a number of different levels including employee engagement, innovation, continuous improvement and a number of others in operations and supply chain planning/forecasting.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. The “Them (company leadership) versus Us (shop floor associates)” mentality also needs to change for Lean Transportation to " WE. The 8 Rights To Achieve Lean Transportation Practices. Transportation takes time.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 1, 2021

A lean supply chain requires continuous improvement and attention in order to keep fulfillment costs down, efficiency high, and customers happy; but when your business has relied on the same SOPs for years, switching to lean thinking can be difficult. It definitely helps me with inventory management and seeing what’s going on.

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