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Mars Wrigley’s Highly Successful Supply Chain Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions. A 4PL is a company that plans and executes transportation on behalf of their customers. The company chose 4Flow to do transportation planning and execution in Europe.

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Have you Heard About ‘’Chain of Responsibility’’ in the Supply Chain and Transportation?

GlobalTranz

Although we have much in common, the transportation laws in Australia and New Zealand have a distinct difference with those in Europe, the U.K. and North America. In North America, associations such as the North American Fatigue Management Program (NAFMP) have incorporated COR in their education program.

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The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility.

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Another Peloton Supply Chain and Customer Service Turnabout

Supply Chain Matters

The saga of fitness hardware and services provider Peloton Interactive took yet another turn last week with an announcement of the pending closing of the company’s owned North American warehouses and the shedding of field customer support teams, along with other moves. That was the classic inventory bullwhip effect, alive and well.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 4-8, 2017)

Talking Logistics

My exercise plans for the weekend are set. Descartes Integrates Transportation Messaging and Customs Filing with SAP®. Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). Rake today, shovel tomorrow. JDA and SATO Partner to Deliver the Future of Warehouse Management.

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How to Capture Full Divestiture Value with a 3PL

Talking Logistics

This begets the need to set the overall strategy for the divestment by way of an exercise, called “capability scoping.” Prior to CLX Logistics, Mr. Challman spent more than 20 years in the transportation industry, most recently serving as Senior Director, Transportation Management at DHL/Exel Supply Chain.

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Value-Added Logistics Partnerships Bring Benefits to Sporting Goods Shippers

Zipline Logistics

Those that can exercise control and uncover visibility into key supply chain processes are shown to fare better than competitors. The performance decrease also came as shippers paid substantially more in transportation costs across the board despite a cost-sensitive and rate-focused strategy.