Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2013

'It’s the beginning of May and the Red Sox have the best record in baseball. I know it’s a long season, but after a disappointing two years, I can’t help but feel good about this team. If they remain competitive the rest of the season, I think the team will prove something that is also true in the workplace: a few rotten apples can spoil the bunch, so it’s sometimes necessary to remove them from the team, no matter how talented they are, if you want to reach your true potential.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Rail Software Norway Supply Chain Network Software 130

MIT Supply Chain

MAY 1, 2013

'Blurred vision. Supply chain innovations such as the early adoption of RFID underline how a flawed view of new technology can lead to unwise investment decisions. For many companies supply chain innovation (SCI) is a key source of competitive advantage. Yet there is no clear, commonly accepted definition of the concept; one company’s SCI is another company’s process improvement.

Innovation 102

Innovation Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Massachusetts 102

Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 30, 2013

'We had a series of great presentations this week at the SCRC meeting. Bill Knittle from BP first presented his experience on building a supplier performance measurement system, and how this has evolved into a true supplier relationship management system. He talked about the importance of segmenting the supply base, and building out a small cadre of suppliers that were truly vetted, before attempting to build a strategic solid relationship.

Optimal Sourcing 68

Optimal Sourcing Meeting Procurement Sourcing Strategies 68

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

MAY 2, 2013

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Supply Chain 133

Supply Chain Supply and Demand 133

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

Supply Chain Cowboy

APRIL 29, 2013

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Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Supply and Demand 40

Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 27, 2013

'Last week I had the opportunity to travel first to New York and then Monterrey, Mexico, and speak with a number of people to explore perspectives on the current economic situation we find ourselves in. Early in the week I sat in on a lecture given by Clay Christenson (from Harvard Business School) to a number of senior supply chain executives at a gathering at the new 7 World Trade Center in New York.

BRIC 60

BRIC Mexico New York Milwaukee 60

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

APRIL 29, 2013

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Pharmaceutical 100

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Supply and Demand 100

Longbow Advantage

MAY 1, 2013

In a typical warehouse, order picking is the most manual, labor-intensive, and expensive operation. It can account for up to 60% of warehouse operating costs. Companies tend to focus on this area first because any improvement can positively impact their customer’s experience (think of transaction & delivery times, picking errors, product damage, etc.).

Warehousing 65

Warehousing Company Price Mitigation Strategies 65

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

MAY 2, 2013

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S&OP 133

S&OP 133

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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Longbow Advantage

MAY 3, 2013

If you’ve ever spent hours allocating a 40K line wave or waited restlessly looking at the hour glass for your picks to get cancelled, you are not alone. One way to tackle this is to take advantage of the multi-threading capabilities that the new MOCA architecture supports in JDA WMS (formerly RedPrairie).

Warehousing 40

Warehousing Price Mitigation Strategies 40