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Unlock a Lean and Resilient Supply Chain: The Value of Predictive Planning Systems

Vanguard Software

So, too must we re-evaluate what it means to have a lean supply chain. Four Reasons to Break Up with Excel and Move to Digital Supply Chain Planning. Download eBook. Let’s face it; we are in the throes of learning a brutal lesson: Keeping a supply chain resilient is just as important as keeping it lean. Download Brochure.

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Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 46-50

QAD

I have the biggest smile on my face as I write this because I’m pleased to announce that we recently hit 7,000 downloads. Episode #48: Lean Manufacturing | Thriving or Dying in Today’s Automotive Supply Chain What does Lean mean to you? Click here to listen to the full episode. Click here to listen to the full episode.

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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. He has an MBA from UCLA. Our Rating: 5/5 4.

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Amazon’s Freight (Train) Is Coming

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This article is from Steve Bettwy , Vice President – Quality and Business Continuity, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement at Direct Supply. ” They’d deploy their Black Belts, Lean Masters, and AI algorithms to see how to reduce it. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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Most Popular Blog Posts of 2012

The Logistics of Logistics

Military folks excel in logistics because they focus on the five areas below and we would all be wise to do the same. Highly effective shipper realize that purchasing decisions should be based on value, not just cost. Understanding Lean and the 8 Wastes. Please check out the most popular blog posts of 2012. Yes Please No Thanks.

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Is A Customer-Centric Strategy the Same as Demand-Driven? Outside-In?

Supply Chain Shaman

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” The translation of independent demand into cycle stock reduction in production planning and material buying in demand-driven MRP. It was an early morning. It had been a long night.

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How Retailers in the US Can Step Up Their Delivery Game

Locus

Not only this, 62% of online shoppers in the US say delivery speed is what makes for a good purchase experience. But even with this knowledge, what’s stopping retailers and e-commerce companies from providing excellent delivery experiences to their customers? Download the Casestudy.