Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

For grocers, the picker may choose either voice activation or browser-based devices to pick products for packaging on carts and for those carts to be marshaled into staging areas before being loaded for home delivery, “click-and-collect” store areas, or for “drive-through” models as used in mainland Europe. .

United Arab Emirates 145

United Arab Emirates Logistics Network Optimization Software Saudi Arabia Supply Chain Design Software 145

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 5, 2015

In 2013, I wrote a post on the “two bookends of supply chain excellence in consumer packaged goods.” I am writing this post from Egypt. It is exciting to see a country so excited about building global transportation infrastructure. The paths are different, but the focus is on embracing outside-in processes.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Global Supply Chain 150

Requis

MARCH 23, 2021

I had the opportunity to work in Turkey, Egypt and in Venezuela. I spent a long time with Bechtel doing large projects all around the world including Mexico, Thailand, Egypt, and India. With recycled copper, the carbon used for mining and transportation to refinement facilities, is cut out of the equation.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Expense Reduction 52

Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

When I look at the consulting work that we do, a lot of it is using specialized software packages to optimize supply chains. We’ve got to show them that the steps involved in transportation, refurbishment, reusing parts, whatever they may be, are worthwhile. I’d love to know your thoughts on that.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 52

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2021

Egypt’s Suez Canal blocked by huge container ship. Egypt has reopened the canal’s older channel to divert some traffic until the grounded ship can move again. The goals prioritize reducing emissions in how green coffee is grown before addressing the rest of the value chain, such as transportation, roasting or packaging.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 36

Logistics Network Optimization Software San Francisco Manufacturing Procurement Logistics 36

Supply Chain Movement

MAY 11, 2016

To anticipate and respond to high customer demand, a modern Transportation Management System (TMS) needs to optimize inventory allocation. A TMS with inventory allocation enables shippers to monitor shipments down to the package level. Deviations that occur during transportation execution are not necessarily approved immediately.

Guinea-Bissau 60

Guinea-Bissau Cost Reduction Strategies Virgin Islands Papua New Guinea 60