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A Conversation with Stuart Whiting, Schneider Electric

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

He is very passionate about developments in the Supply Chain arena and is always seeking excellence in his drive for efficiency & innovation in Supply Chain operations” – a quality that is very relevant to face up to the many Supply Chain challenges in our path! The silo mentality of traditional organizations must be broken.

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The End of a Fairy Tale. Part 2.

Supply Chain Shaman

It was a story where people believed that functional excellence leads to supply chain superiority. I strongly feel that a blind focus on functional excellence will cause the supply chain to become out of balance. One that is going to eat you up! In part one of this blog series, I started the saga of the supply chain fairy tale.

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The New and Game-Changing Technology Solutions Redefining Last-Mile Logistics

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

From stocking up your fridge with the week’s groceries to purchasing the latest smartphone, the consumer has now been placed at the center of the supply chain as they pull the complete gamut of products to where they reside. drop, and it continues to set new standards for delightful post-purchase customer experiences. That’s an 87.5%

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St. Patrick’s Day is an Excellent Time for Supply Chains to Think Green

Enterra Insights

“Reach out to other departments about ways to collaborate on sustainability initiatives, and talk to your executive team to gain buy in.” ” Smithsonian Magazine, 17 March 2015. [2] 8] Meredith Somers, “ Is it up to business to save the planet? ” Smithsonian Magazine, 17 March 2015. [2] Footnotes.

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Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Supply chain managers require visibility to track the necessary components from a purchase order for production or to fulfill a customer order. Followed by the benefits to reduce logistics cost of expedites, demurrage and detention (58%), increase cash on hand by improving inventory management (23%) and to optimize carrier performance (19%).

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Power Your Business Sustainably Through Solar Energy

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Your Questions Answered: What is a power purchase agreement? A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a contract that you sign with Sembcorp Solar for the development of the rooftop solar system which produces solar energy that will be sold to you at an agreed price. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – May 2022.

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. People simply want to purchase products from businesses which provide a more transparent and streamlined service, and who deliver on their customer promise, even if it means inflated prices to obtain it. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – April 2022.