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Solving Final Mile Logistics and Earning Customer Loyalty

Talking Logistics

All who think about logistics understand there is no such thing as free delivery but the customer-facing message is there will be no charge for delivery if they meet certain criteria such as: amount of purchase; type of delivery (e.g. As an example, imagine a customer who visits a store and purchases a new couch.

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Women in Logistics: Breaking Gender Roles in Leadership & Addressing the Talent Shortage

Intelligent Audit

Some of the most strategic, innovative leaders in the supply chain industry today are women. Arguably, there is no higher-profile example than Carol Tomé, who was appointed the first female CEO at UPS in 2020. Another example is Judy McReynolds, President and CEO of ArcBest for the past 11 years.

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Kimberly-Clark: A Demand-driven Leader

Supply Chain Shaman

The first day that I worked with the Kimberly-Clark team, it was snowing in Neenah, Wisconsin. 2) Bias to Innovate. Six years ago, the Kimberly-Clark team was an innovator in the use of RFID. In four years, we delivered what we feel is “breakthrough innovation.” The Journey. We have reduced our damage by 50%.

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Last Mile Shipping Success Requires a Holistic Approach

Talking Logistics

A great example of this change is the way Americans shop for furniture. This continued evolution will need innovative thinking and integration across the first, middle, and final miles of the supply chain. Let’s take another look at the treadmill example. But not anymore. New supply chain strategies. An end-to-end approach.

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