Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

By definition, this requires a global supply chain. The Normalcy Index calculated weekly by the Economist projects that North America is 67% of the way back to normalcy from COVID, but globally, it is lower at 50% with many flare-ups. A journey from China to Europe that takes 40 days by ship takes 15 days by rail.

Modeling 276

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Swimsuits and dresses for weddings—you never buy just one,” says Joanie Demer, co-founder of Krazy Coupon Lady. People who buy portable generators during weather emergencies use them until the emergencies have ended, and then those go back too. Brick-and-mortar stores also allow shoppers to return unwanted purchases.

Reverse Logistics 75

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Definition: Brass tacks are a type of pin or nail. Consumers want to shop anywhere, and buy in the way that they want to buy. It needs to be an accurate signal reflecting real-time changes as orders are shipped throughout the day. …there is not substitute for an accurate PI signal in supply chain excellence.

Optimal Sourcing 296

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

“This would increase the complexity of route planning and make more difficult the quest to eliminate empty back hauls as the number of shipping points increases and the number of shipments out of more rural locations increases,” explains Skip Berry in an article published by Clarkston Consulting.

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Vinculum

JANUARY 12, 2021

Clearly geographical boundaries are becoming less and less important to consumers in their buying decisions. Cross border ecommerce – i.e. customers purchasing products from outside their borders – has gained massive momentum, with many major retailers planning to expand their cross border shipping options.

Negotiating Skills 52

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