Sat.Nov 10, 2012 - Fri.Nov 16, 2012

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How Did We Get it All Wrong?

Supply Chain Shaman

'Last week, my mother died. It was not unexpected. She was 88; and she had been in and out of consciousness for the last year. In between tears, picking out a casket and talking about the funeral service with the preacher, I got a random call. At first, I was not going to pick it up; but I thought, “I need a diversion.” It was Steve. I do not know him, but he reads my blog.

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Ask the Expert: Supply Chain Innovation – Don’t Chase the Shiny Object

Logility

Innovation is a term we hear often, especially in the world of software development. But what does it mean? What should it mean? I looked up the word innovation and found something odd. I found the word novelty next to innovation. With the pace of change today I believe many people are confusing the next shiny object or fad (novelty) with innovation.

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Strategic Insights: Lessons learned from Sustainable Supply Chain Summit 2012

EcoVadis

In October, Ethical Corporation hosted a sustainable supply chain conference in London. Speakers included Marks & Spencer, Nestlé, Carbon Disclosure Project, Heineken, Ericsson, the Ethical Trading Initiative, BT, Nike, Reckitt Benckiser, Oxfam UK, and EcoVadis. Some key areas focused on included: When it comes to selecting countries or regions to source from, sustainability is usually considered afterwards.

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2013 LTL Trends

The Logistics of Logistics

'The 2013 LTL trends that will likely impact LTL shippers are listed below. . LTL Trend # 1 – Density-based pricing will make inroads in the LTL industry. The current freight class shipment pricing is antiqued and overly complex. The LTL freight class system is based on density, stowability, handling and liability. The system breeds mistakes, extra cost and distrust among shippers, carriers and consignees.

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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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Reflective and Formative Measurement Models

SCM Research

'From time to time, I present insightful methodological articles on this blog. Today’s post is dedicated to an article by Edwards (2011): The fallacy of formative measurement (ORM, Vol. 14, No. 2). The article critically compares reflective and formative measurement, i.e., two optional directions of the relationship between constructs and measures in empirical research.

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5. Genghis Khan: The Mongol King of Logistics

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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More Logistics Quotes

The Logistics of Logistics

'I love a good logistics quote. Please check them out and share your favorite. “You will not find it difficult to prove that battles, campaigns, and even wars have been won or lost primarily because of logistics.” – General Dwight D. Eisenhower. “Logistics is the practical art of moving armies.” – General Antoine Henri Jomini. “Behind every great leader there was an even greater logistician.” - M.

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Part 1 of 3 - Supply Chain Cowboy

Supply Chain Cowboy

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RTM Logistics: Getting your ?stuff? onto shelves for consumers to buy

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

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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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Supply Chain Management:Headline for 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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Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) : the CEO needs to get a grip

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

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