December, 2012

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Pretty Is as Pretty Does?

Supply Chain Shaman

'It is pretty on the shelf, but it can be a problem for the sustainable supply chain. In fact, unsuspecting consumers would never guess at the issues that the package on the shelf represents for the sustainable supply chain. The package in consumer products is designed to market the product. The package is designed, redesigned and tweaked over and over again throughout the launch process.

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Understanding Lean and the 8 Wastes

The Logistics of Logistics

'Understanding lean and the 8 wastes is important for all operations people including logistics and supply chain folks. The concept of lean (and the 8 wastes) originated in the manufacturing sector where it was first recognized that eliminating waste in the system led to much bigger profits. Henry Ford and his team at Ford Motor Company discovered lean along with the assembly line, even though they didn’t necessarily use the term lean.

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Adrian’s Supply Chain & Logistics Predictions for 2013

Talking Logistics

'In this episode, Adrian Gonzalez shares his top supply chain and logistics predictions for 2013. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet The post Adrian’s Supply Chain & Logistics Predictions for 2013 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Global Supply Chain Survey 2013

SCM Research

'I recently received this year’s Global Supply Chain Survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). It turns out that the leaders in PwC’s survey “have supply chains that are efficient, fast and tailored – a model that lets companies serve their customers reliably in turbulent market conditions and that differentiates between the needs of different sets of customers” The authors present six key findings: (1) Companies should view the supply chain as a strategic asset to ac

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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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Smile More and Enjoy the Journey

Supply Chain Insights

'The year is almost behind us. The company, Supply Chain Insights, is now in full gear. We are a small, focused team that’s serious about supply chain research. As we regroup and reflect on 2012, I give thanks to the 35 customers that have supported our startup efforts over the last year. I remain firmly committed to the Open Content research model and love seeing the readership and the overwhelming response to what we are writing and sharing on SlideShare.

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The End of a Fairy Tale

Supply Chain Shaman

'In the end, we were all going to live “happily ever after.” At least, that’s what was promised. I was at three clients’ sites over the course of the last two weeks. During those visits I heard comments like, “I believe that something has fundamentally changed in the market.” Or, a casual comment of, “We cannot run our supply chains like we used to.” I smiled.

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Guest Viewpoint: What’s Driving Freight Costs Higher?

The Logistics of Logistics

'<strong><em>If you think the price of fuel is the only element driving freight costs higher – </em><em>Think again! </em></strong> Introduction. The latest Master of Logistics 20 th Annual Study of Transportation and Trends Study reports that in 2011 the highest percent of transportation costs was ground freight at 76.1%, of which US long haul trucking holds a major position at 64.4%.

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Conversation with Tim Stratman, Executive Coach

Talking Logistics

'In this episode, Adrian interviews Timothy Stratman, Founder and President of Stratman Partners Executive Coaching. Tim has worked with executives across a diverse set of industries of both private and public companies. Prior to his current role, Tim spent more than twenty years with RR Donnelley, where he held increasingly responsible positions including President of RRD Direct and SVP of Supply Chain Management.

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An Introduction to Logistics and SCM Principles and Concepts

SCM Research

'Being part of Apple’s iTunes Store, iTunes U contains educational audio and video files shared by institutions worldwide. It enables lecturers to create own courses for iPad to be accessed by students. Richard Wilding, Professor of Supply Chain Strategy at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Cranfield School of Management, has provided the iTunes U course Supply Chain Management & Logistics: An Introduction to Principles and Concepts. “This course is a collecti

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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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We Thank You All

Supply Chain Insights

'It is the end of the year. We have been in business for the last ten months, and I think that it is a good time to reflect and give thanks. Supply Chain Insights is a small, focused team of nine people, and we remain committed to our mission to serve the line-of-business supply chain leaders so they have a voice and a place to turn to understand advances in supply chain excellence.

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Black Swans and Supply Chain Resiliency in 2013

BlueYonder

'The November 17-18 weekend edition of The Wall Street Journal dedicated its Review section cover to a story titled Learning to Love Volatility , written by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Several years ago, Taleb put forward the black swan theory, large events that are both unexpected and highly consequential. Superstorm Sandy is an example of such an event that took a toll on individuals, businesses and, of course, the supply chain in 2012.

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Warehouse Managers Should Set New Year’s Goal of Improving Operations

RFgen

Warehouse managers are always looking to improve operations by cutting inefficient workflows and saving money. However, according to Logistics Viewpoints, businesses should make a New Year’s resolution to look more closely at supply chain operations to determine areas where improvements can be made. Click here to learn how by using handheld computers such as barcode scanners, smartphones and tablets, mobile workers can access critical information and update enterprise systems in the wareho

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Next-generation supply chains: Efficient, fast and tailored

Global Trade Management

'Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. International trade is the engine of global prosperity today. The size of global trade has nearly doubled since 1990. The healthy growth continues as world merchandise trade continues to grow with an average of 10% per year. By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high.

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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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Conversation with John J. Brown, The Coca-Cola Company

Talking Logistics

'This episode features John J. Brown, Director of Supply Chain Risk Management at The Coca-Cola Company. John is a registered professional engineer, Associate in Risk Management-ERM (ARM-E) and Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and he has worked directly in the risk management field for over a decade, and indirectly most of his career. Since joining The Coca-Cola Company in April 2008, John has developed a risk management strategy for the Company’s global supply chain and is current

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Egocentric Network vs. Whole Network Level of Analysis

SCM Research

'Supply chains have often been regarded as interorganizational networks. An incredibly insightful article by Provan et al. (2007), Interorganizational networks at the network level: A review of the empirical literature on whole networks , makes clear that two different views on interorganizational networks need to be distinguished: (1) the view from the organizational level of analysis (also referred to as actor level, micro-level or egocentric network level) and (2) the view from the network le

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Supply Chain Cowboy - Before China Shuts Down, Prepare Your.

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Shippers

The Logistics of Logistics

'Highly Effective Shippers. Highly effective shippers are successful because they have developed the right attitude and habits regarding shipping. Below is a list of the 7 habits of highly effective shippers: 1. Strategic view of shipping. Highly effective shippers see a well-run shipping function as a competitive advantage. With this in mind, they hire the right people and find the best logistics providers.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Warehouse Managers Should Set New Year’s Goal of Improving Operations

RFgen

Warehouse managers are always looking to improve operations by cutting inefficient workflows and saving money. However, according to Logistics Viewpoints, businesses should make a New Year’s resolution to look more closely at supply chain operations to determine areas where improvements can be made. Click here to learn how by using handheld computers such as barcode scanners, smartphones and tablets, mobile workers can access critical information and update enterprise systems in the wareho

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Supply Chain Management:Indicators from the 2012 Holiday Buying.

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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Conversation with Kate Vitasek, Author of “Vested Outsourcing”

Talking Logistics

'In this episode, Adrian interviews Kate Vitasek, who is a faculty member at the University of Tennessee’s Center for Executive Education. She is also the founder and managing partner of Supply Chain Visions, a consulting practice that specializes in supply chain strategy and education, and she is the co-author of two must-read books: Vested Outsourcing: Five Rules That Will Transform Outsourcing and Vested Outsourcing Manual: A Guide for Creating Successful Business and Outsourcing Agreement

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5 Management Tips from the Mountain Bike

Logility

A few years back I started supplementing my penchant for marathons and triathlons with mountain bike riding. A mountain bike is a specially designed bicycle that you take out into the wild to traverse all sorts of rugged and crazy terrain. I’m only an amateur, at best, but like every new endeavor it’s fun to learn something new and it’s fun to draw parallels to different disciplines.

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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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Supply Chain Cowboy - 10 Tips to Make Physical Inventory Counts.

Supply Chain Cowboy

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My Logistics Job Hunt

The Logistics of Logistics

'This is the story of my logistics job hunt. I am back in Chicago and looking to make my mark in the logistics business, but first I need to find a job. For the past few years, I did wholesale import/export in Korea and Philippines so I figured getting a logistics job back home would be a snap. I was wrong! Since I got back, I have been presented with lots of opportunities, but there is a lot of misleading and confusing “opportunities” in the logistics business.

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4. The Duke of Wellington: Defensive Logistics Strategies

Supply Chains Rock

'Logisticians are dazzling masterminds who use ingenuity to transport cumbersome supplies across vast distances and over some of the world''s most challenging terrain. These transportation experts used manpower and pure mechanical force to get things where they needed to be.

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Supply Chain Management:The Learning from the 2012 Holiday.

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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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Conversation with Terri Griffith, Author of “The Plugged-In Manager”

Talking Logistics

'Adrian interviews Terri Griffith, Professor of Management at Santa Clara University and author of the book “The Plugged-In Manager.” Ms. Griffith also wrote a very informative article that was published in The Wall Street Journal in April 2011 titled “ Tapping Into Social Media Smarts.” In this episode, Ms. Griffith discusses what it means to be a “plugged-in manager” and highlights three core practices for plugging in, along with some case examples and rec

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5 Management Tips from the Mountain Bike

Logility

A few years back I started supplementing my penchant for marathons and triathlons with mountain bike riding. A mountain bike is a specially designed bicycle that you take out into the wild to traverse all sorts of rugged and crazy terrain. I’m only an amateur, at best, but like every new endeavor it’s fun to learn something new and it’s fun to draw parallels to different disciplines.

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Supply Chain Cowboy

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