The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 31, 2012

'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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Waste Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Inventory Reduction 157

SCM Research

JANUARY 3, 2013

'Every year, various companies, foundations, and associations recognize excellence in research with awards for outstanding dissertations. What follows is a selection of awards related to our field. The Science Award for Supply Chain Management (€10,000 honorarium for the winner) is awarded by the German Logistics Association (BVL). The Stinnes Foundation gives the DB Schenker Award (€10,000) to dissertations related to transportation and logistics.

Supply Chain 126

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 31, 2012

'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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing 24

Supply Chains Rock

JANUARY 2, 2013

'Great infographic in Fast Company from the folks at UPS based on a survey.

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Supply Chain Survey Supply and Demand Company 113

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

JANUARY 3, 2013

'“The thing about quotes on the internet is you cannot confirm their validity.” Abraham Lincoln. I love famous logistics quotes! I find a good quote can change my frame of mind, inspire me and put things in perspective. I especially love famous logistics quotes because they elevate my chosen field to the noble place where it belongs.

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Military Logistics Supply and Demand 139