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Supplier Quality Management: What it is, 5 Key Metrics to Know & a 4 Step Supplier Evaluation Process

GlobalTranz

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM.

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Top Digital Supply Chain Cities in the U.S.

Material Handling & Logistics

Content Summary: Chicago ranks number 1 among the seven metro areas in projected supply chain management and technology employment growth; in net job creation for supply chain-related industries; in freight flow; and in inventory holding. New York City. Media Type. Media Caption. New York City. Privacy Settings. anonymous user. Media Image.

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Doing Business in Belgium

QAD

36 percent of Belgium’s energy consumption comes from renewable sources, making it the eighth country in the world for renewable energy production. The seven registered air freight carriers in Belgium carried 1.4 billion metric tons of goods in 2015. Belgium’s transportation and communication pathways are robust.

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The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability.

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

While it’s undeniably important to source products responsibly and produce recyclable or reusable products, companies also need to focus on making the transportation and distribution of products more sustainable. greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to the freight transportation sector. Educate Your Staff and Suppliers.

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How to Become a Lean, Green Manufacturing Machine

GlobalTranz

Education and Alignment. If being a lean, green manufacturer is truly part of your organization’s strategy, you may have to spend some time and money educating the team on what that means — and be sure to practice what you preach.

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How to Become a Lean, Green Manufacturing Machine

GlobalTranz

Education and Alignment. If being a lean, green manufacturer is truly part of your organization’s strategy, you may have to spend some time and money educating the team on what that means — and be sure to practice what you preach.

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YARD MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Questionnaire

The Lean Supply Chain

RTLS also enables management to monitor yard operations’ key performance indicators (KPIs) based on quantifiable productivity metrics measured by the actions of the yard trucks. It helps eliminate “Dead Heads” or trucks leaving or coming back without freight aboard the truck, which is very costly to a company. Labor Management.