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Solving Final Mile Logistics and Earning Customer Loyalty

Talking Logistics

As an example, imagine a customer who visits a store and purchases a new couch. In this example the customer chooses the option that is best for her which is what customers value most of all, having a choice when it comes to Last Mile. Mr. Rhodeen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

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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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Overcoming The Barriers to Use Channel Data

Supply Chain Shaman

For example, an over-the-counter allergy product has an order latency of 180-280 days, while a popular product like Tide has an order latency of 15-45 days. Challenge yourself to imagine the future in an environment where technology innovators and business leaders are equals. See You At the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit?

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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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Does Your Personal Brand Reflect the Real You?

BlueYonder

Perhaps your brand identifies you as someone who has innovative ideas, has a great deal of influence, or is an effective strategic planner. For example, the JDA Wednesdays for Women blog series is something you could retweet as the journeys and advice available could be valuable to those in your network.

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Does Your Personal Brand Reflect the Real You?

JDA software

Perhaps your brand identifies you as someone who has innovative ideas, has a great deal of influence, or is an effective strategic planner. For example, the JDA Wednesdays for Women blog series is something you could retweet as the journeys and advice available could be valuable to those in your network.

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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.

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