October, 2012

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Three Lies and a Truth

Supply Chain Shaman

'When new groups come together, the forming process is often awkward. Teams want to know each other, but introductions are strained. So, how can they do it quickly and move on to solving business problems? Ice breakers help. One of my favorite is the game, “ Three Truths and a Lie.” In this team activity, people who do not know each other list four statements and ask the group to guess which statement is false.

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Logistics as a Generator of Jobs

Supply Chains Rock

'A few years ago I met Prof. Sheffi at an event with my colleague Theo Fletcher. He was nice enough to recently reach out to me for a contributed blog post as part of a publicity campaign for his new book. By Professor Yossi Sheffi, Director.

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Managing a Third Party Logistics Partnership

The Logistics of Logistics

'When you have chosen a 3PL partner, insure that you have an effective Service Level Agreement (SLA) with accompanying Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to manage the Service Level of the 3PL. This SLA/KPI has to be negotiated and agreed upon by you and your 3PL partner.This negotiation time can take three (3) to Six (6) months. If you do not want to start at the 3PL as a contact customer with a SLA/KPIs, you can ship your goods and become a public account.

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The Downside of SCM Journal Rankings

SCM Research

'When analyzing the statistics of this blog, I found that SCM researchers appear to be very interested in posts concerning journal rankings, namely about the ABS Academic Journal Quality Guide and VHB-JOURQUAL. I would not have published them if I wasn’t sure journal rankings can be beneficial for our research community. However, after an inspiring discussion with Alan McKinnon last week about his new article, Starry-eyed: Journal rankings and the future of logistics research (published in IJPDL

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Foot is Stepping off the Curb…

Supply Chain Insights

'I had a great discussion this week with a supply chain leader on the launch of the training that coincides with the release of Bricks Matter on December 24th, 2012. He was excited. After reviewing the slide deck that I had built for the upcoming IBF conference panel, he wanted to know more about Supply Chain Insights. He loved the slides and the research.

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Why Have We Not Reduced Inventory?

Supply Chain Shaman

'“If only I had the money that the company was supposed to save from the multiple ERP and supply chain projects. There were a myriad of projects and we are at the same place that we were when we first started. I am a skeptic. I just don’t believe it anymore when I see it on a project justification.” CFO of a major manufacturer. I want to believe.

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Utilizing Your Warehouse Space

Supply Chains Rock

'A guest post by Schaefer Shelving. The blog owner receives no revenue or fees for posting this article, it has been included based on his opinion that it contributes to the goal of his blog, which is to make supply chain''s interesting. Amazon.com''s warehouse. There are some basic but important principles involved in utilizing warehouse space effectively.

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Book Review: Logistics Clusters-Delivering Value and Driving Growth

Supply Chain Opz

'NAVIGATE. Home. Basics. Case Studies. Graphics. All Posts. About. Copyright. Privacy. Blogroll. Book Review: Logistics Clusters-Delivering Value and Driving Growth. A couple of months ago, I asked one question on Quora about how 3pl companies select a warehouse or facility location. The question got 4-5 followers but there is still no reply. Recently, Ive found the new book called " Logistics Clusters: Delivering Value and Driving Growth ".

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Reputation Risk in the Supply Chain

SCM Research

'Recently, Oxford Metrica, an analytics and advisory firm which has been “studying the relationship between reputation and value for nearly two decades”, has issued its Reputation Review 2012 , which was sponsored by Aon Corporation. Herein, the major reputation events in 2011 are reviewed and the lessons learned are extracted. Most importantly for us, the report contains some interesting examples of reputation risk in the supply chain.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Chuck Intrieri Executive Profile

The Logistics of Logistics

'Experienced logistics and supply chain consultant, Chuck Intrieri is a new contributor to TheLogisticsofLogistics.com. Chuck Intrieri is currently a operations and management consultant focused on third party logistics (3PL) management. Chuck Intrieri Professional Experience. Mr. Intrieri is a highly experienced and credentialed supply chain professional and is a recognized thought leader and innovator, primarily in the areas of Third Party Logistics (3PL), Supply Chain Optimization, and Log

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How many items should a planner plan?

Logility

This sounds a bit like the old tongue twister ‘how much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?’ And, while it also sounds like an easy question to answer it turns out to be ‘one of those questions’ where the answer can be quite complicated. Over the years I’ve had this question put to me many times in one form or another.

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Nuggets of real value in a mountain of supply chain content

ModusLink Corporation

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The G.4 – Part 3 of 3 – Major Transparency Shift on Extended Responsibility in Supply Chains

EcoVadis

Whereas the previous post looked at the qualitative aspect of supply chain reporting and strategy, the last entry of the Ecovadis blog series dedicated to the GRI G4 project focuses specifically on the aspects and indicators. Aspects & Indicators. In total, the G4 proposes at least 20 new or revised indicators that are associated directly or indirectly to the supply chain.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Toyota Data Collection Offers Lessons for Operational Resilience

RFgen

In order for manufacturers to handle product recalls without causing severe disruption to operations, they need to have strong data collection procedures in place. Although it isn’t easy to overcome major challenges like a massive recall, there are companies that have managed to do so. Julian Birkinshaw, a professor of strategic and international management at London Business School, told Bloomberg Businessweek that despite the multitude of issues Japanese car giant Toyota has faced in rec

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Supply Chain Cowboy - Three Ways to Minimize Weather.

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Signing a Trucking Contract

The Logistics of Logistics

'Signing a Trucking Contract. Before signing a Less Than Truckload (LTL) / Truckload (TL) contract with your chosen carrier, you must consider the following. Check the terms and conditions (boilerplate) of the contract with your lawyer or a Transportation Consultant or both. If the carrier has a Transportation Management System (TMS), it is imperative to include a clause that says you, the customer, will share the benefits of TMS Optimization of routes, loads and modes of the goods the carrier h

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How many items should a planner plan?

Logility

This sounds a bit like the old tongue twister ‘how much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?’ And, while it also sounds like an easy question to answer it turns out to be ‘one of those questions’ where the answer can be quite complicated. Over the years I’ve had this question put to me many times in one form or another.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Supply Chain Megatrends: Looking Ahead to 2025 - Value Unchained

ModusLink Corporation

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The G.4 – Part 2 of 3 – Major Transparency Shift on Extended Responsibility in Supply Chains

EcoVadis

The amendments proposed to the GRI reporting guidelines introduce dramatic conceptual changes associated with the redefinition of contextual elements, reporting boundaries, materiality, in which supply chain is pervasive. This second part of the Ecovadis blog series dedicated to the GRI G4 project focuses on increased supplier-centered content into the following elements in particular: the revised glossary, profile disclosure, and disclosure on Management Approach.

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Supply Chain Management:Oracle based Demand to Deliver.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

'About Us. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Airlines. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Education. Energy. Financial Services. Healthcare. High-Tech. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Insurance. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment.

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Supply Chain Cowboy - Problems are Gold to be Treasured

Supply Chain Cowboy

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Like A Green Lump of Clay….

Supply Chain Shaman

'My iphone buzzed on my nightstand. I groaned. I had gotten to bed late. It was 6:00 AM. This was before my wake-up call. I am not a morning person. As I picked it up , I saw a twitter alert welcoming people to the APICS webinar with @lcecere on Agility that afternoon. Much to my chagrin, I rubbed my eyes and checked my calendar. The APICS event was not there.

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5.5 Great Ways to Reduce Shipping Costs

The Logistics of Logistics

'5.5 Great Ways to Reduce Shipping Costs. Finding ways to reduce shipping costs is a goal for many companies, however, many forget to do the basic blocking and tackling that will drive cost down. To reduce shipping costs focus on the freight basics listed below. 1. Improve Packaging. The proper packaging will minimize freight damage and fit the goods into the minimum space necessary.

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Aftermarket Parts and Service – Break Away from Convention

Logility

According to Gartner, the typical company provides support services and parts for an average of more than seven years after an initial product sale. In the U.S. alone, consumers and businesses spend more than $700 billion per year on spare parts and services. Additionally, the aftermarket parts and service industry has profit margins as much as 10 times those for initial product sales, and post-sale service is key to securing customer loyalty, fostering the company brand, and maintaining competi

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5 Questions to Alcatel-Lucent, SuperSector Leader in the DJSI

EcoVadis

A leader in mobile, fixed, IP and optics technologies and a pioneer in applications and services , Alcatel-Lucent includes Bell Labs, one of the world’s foremost centers of research and innovation in communication technology. The company achieved revenues of 15.3 billion Euros in 2011 and is incorporated in France and headquartered in Paris. If you are familiar with our Blog on Sustainable Supply Views, you may already know that the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) ranked Alcatel-Lucent Tec

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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First Ever Commercial Resupply Mission to the International Space Station

Supply Chain Network

'At 8:35 p.m. EDT on Sunday evening, the Space Exploration Corporation (SpaceX) launched its Dragon spacecraft on the first ever commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch itself relied on tried and true methods. The Dragon spacecraft was perched atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket for most of its journey into orbit. It shed the rocket’s two stages as it went, achieving orbit in roughly 10 minutes, ready to deploy its solar panels for power as it zips around

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FMCG/Brewing/Pharma CEO Performance Appraisal

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

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Connecting CSCMP's Global Dots - Value Unchained - ModusLink

ModusLink Corporation

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