Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
The value of peer-to-peer learning and networking was evident at last month’s Ryder Innovate conference — “an exclusive gathering of senior leaders in transportation, logistics, and supply chain seeking strategic insight, new ideas, and thought leadership to improve their supply chain and fleet operations.”
AIMMS
MAY 28, 2015
It seems that logistics has been the ‘innovation laggard’ compared to other areas of supply chain and the driver shortage and frequently changing fuel costs have dictated that major innovation is on the way. Planning, innovation and strategy are the areas with the most critical mass and continue to attract a lot of interest.
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MIT Supply Chain
APRIL 3, 2014
Now the differentiators are more strategic: benchmarking, innovation, and network modeling, for example. For example, improving fuel efficiency tends to reduce engine efficiency which leads to higher costs. While reliable service and low prices are still important, these metrics have become prerequisites for commercial success.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 29, 2013
In addition, they use the cloud applications that reside on the network to communicate, collaborate, and execute business processes in more efficient, scalable, and innovative ways. Time to Rethink Supply Chain Risk Management. Put differently, companies need to embed supply chain risk management within their corporate DNA.
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 26, 2013
For example, we seldom outsource manufacturing. We take pride in our innovations in manufacturing. Today 95% of manufacturing is directly managed by the Colgate team and we have taken steps to vertically integrate some of the operations. For example, we make the tubes for our toothpaste. It takes time.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 9, 2020
As software continues to eat the world , companies must find ways to build more innovative teams. How companies reshape the way they engage digital talent will have a huge impact on their ability to innovate. The best talent is not always located where you are. Innovation requires a diverse mix of talent.
MIT Supply Chain
MARCH 27, 2014
A good example of how the profession is responding is the development of omni-channel retail models. The pace at which networks are reconfigured will increase as new innovations emerge. Take, for example, the introduction of 3-D printing or additive manufacturing.
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