Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

'Last week, at Supply Chain Insights , as part of our monthly webinar series, I hosted a panel discussion on the current state of the healthcare value network. Hosting this webinar series is one of the favorite parts of my job as the Founder of Supply Chain Insights. On this webinar, we shared data that we have collected on financial metrics for the healthcare value network (see figure 1) and we asked a panel of Karen Conway from GHX; Ken Thomas, previously of Eli Lilly, and now the founder of T

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

'Below is a list of useful logistics websites. There is also a list of great logistics blogs and supply chain websites. Logistics Websites. Air Cargo World - aircargoworld.com. Air Cargo – How it Works - air-cargo-how-it-works.blogspot.com/. American Shipper – americanshippers.com. Big Truck TV – bigtrucktv.com. Commercial Carrier Journal – ccjdigital.com.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

'This was school vacation week and I spent most of it either with cross country skis or ice skates on my feet, which isn’t so bad except for the fact you have to be out in the cold to ski or skate, and I’m allergic to the cold, unlike my kids who would outlast any polar bear in a blizzard. As I take a break to warm up, here’s a look at this week’s news: C.H.

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Supply Chain Network

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

'In preparation for this year’s Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Logistics event in Orlando February 17-20th my first task was to review the program and determine priorities for which sessions to attend. In my mind the most significant challenge facing retail logistics professionals bar none is the rapid rise of multichannel commerce and all associated complexities and surrounding issues.

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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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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

'I’ve been speaking to a number of procurement executives lately, leading to some interesting discussions around risk, category management, shared services, and a lot of other high level concepts that are no doubt important. There are also a lot of websites and presentations at conferences around the “next big thing” in procurement.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

'The LTL carrier scorecard with key process indicators (KPI) is an excellent tool for measuring and managing LTL performance and LTL carrier performance. The LTL carrier scorecard becomes a roadmap for driving LTL shipping improvements. Advantages of Using an LTL Carrier Scorecard. LTL carriers are measured objectively, rather than subjectively. Useful, actionable data for carrier selection and evaluation.

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LSCMS

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

'Growth of the global logistics network is fraught with increasing difficulty. Large BRIC country governments have recognized their power in the channel, and have raised the stakes for import and export requirements and regulation. There is also considerable debate among experts as to the path this will take. Some believe India will continue to grow, while many point to the many untapped domestic markets in China and Brazil.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

'The best LTL KPI for measuring cost performance is cost per pound. The less than truckload (LTL) cost per pound KPI is easy to calculate (see below). The LTL cost per pound is also completely transparent (can’t tweak the numbers) and it provides great insights into a company’s freight spending. Logistics Key Process Indicators (KPIs). LTL KPI – Cost per Pound Calculation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

'When it comes to LTL freight damage, the shipper and consignee both have responsibilities. LTL Freight Damage – Shipper Responsibilities. Proper packaging. Proper markings on the packaging. Proper description on the shipping papers. The shipper must follow all tariff and shipping regulations related to the product. Proper packaging requirements are outlined in the following two publications: National Motor Freight Classification.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

'The best LTL KPI for measuring billing accuracy is simply the percentage of accurate bills. Incorrect freight bills drive the accountants crazy and drive the costs up. In addition to the hours of reconciling bad bills, the added cost has to be accounted for somehow. Sometimes it has to be passed on to clients, who were already billed for freight or the added cost has to be absorbed by the shipper.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

'The best LTL KPI for measuring on time performance is simply the percentage of on time shipments. The calculation for LTL on time performance is described below. Most carriers will have on time performance of 90% or better, but understanding exactly how a carrier performs on your lanes will help your company make better choices. All LTL carriers provide an estimated transit time for delivering to a specific zip code.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

'The best LTL KPI for measuring damaged shipments is simply the percentage of damage free shipments delivered. Cost, on time performance and billing accuracy don’t mean much if the carrier damages the freight. To minimize freight damage, begin measuring it with the damage free shipments KPI. LTL KPI – Damage Free Shipments. To calculate the damage free shipments KPI, simply divide the number of damage free shipments by the total number of shipments.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

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