Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

'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.

Inventory Reduction 261

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Material Savings 261

SCM Research

OCTOBER 24, 2012

'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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Journal SCM Research Quality 137

Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 24, 2012

'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 ".

Sourcing Strategies 100

Sourcing Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics 100

EcoVadis

OCTOBER 22, 2012

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 Design Procurement Analytics Guidelines Supply Chain 40

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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2012

'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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ModusLink Corporation

OCTOBER 23, 2012

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2012

'What is the multi-channel challenge: It is having the right inventory sold in store, online, through a catalog, or a combination of all of these issues. Retailers and e-tailers use these channels. When the Internet came onto the scene, many retailers segmented their customers by sales channels.They had customers in warehouse and they had on line customers.

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Inventory Logistics 3PL Retail 100

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2012

'Don’t let your LTL/TL carrier tell you that you will have to accept a fuel surcharge pass through without negotiating the surcharge. Many companies are overpaying for a fuel surcharge. The fuel charge is a function of miles, carrier’s MPG, density, trailer capacity, mode (TL is direct,LTL through a hub and spoke. It is based on the shipper’s pricing program.

Negotiating Skills 100

Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

OCTOBER 22, 2012

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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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ModusLink Corporation

OCTOBER 22, 2012

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