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9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper’s Mind for Effective KPI Management with a 3PL

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: As of late you may have noticed we have written a lot about procurement and the future of procurement. A large part of procurement is finalizing the contract and then the follow through of the determined deliverables in that agreement. For example: Inventory Record Accuracy has to be 98-100% accurate daily.

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The Ultimate Guide to Contract Logistics: What You Need to Know

SCMDOJO

It involves outsourcing logistics activities, such as warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to a dedicated logistics service provider. By leveraging their capabilities, businesses can reduce transportation costs, optimize inventory levels, and minimize warehousing expenses.

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DDMRP: The future of managing supply and demand?

Procurement Academy

Demand-driven material requirements planning (DDMRP), introduced just over a decade ago, is a fusion of five existing methodologies: Core MRP, Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP), Theory of Constraints (TOC), Six Sigma, and Lean.

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4 Common Supply Chain Cost Blowouts

Logistics Bureau

How to fix the problem: Some measures that your company can take to prevent supply chain cost blowouts as a result of inefficiency include: Implement a continuous improvement program, such as lean or Six Sigma. The problem is usually created by holding too much static inventory. Freight Costs. Reducing supplier lead time.

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The Evolution of Asset Management: Humans, Inventory and the Rise of AI

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Evolution of Asset Management: Humans, Inventory and the Rise of AI by Jeroen Hendriks , Director at Art of Supply Chain Sdn Bh In the ever-evolving landscape of organisational success, the spotlight is now on asset management. However, inventory is also an essential asset for many businesses.

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How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

It touches many departments, from production, procurement, shipping, accounting, and finance to marketing, warehousing, research and development, and sales. Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) : The course covers ground such as knowledge of production and inventory management, internal operations, and customer relations.

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Top 15 Considerations for Selecting 4PL Logistics Partners

SCMDOJO

The 3PL provider typically focuses on: Cross-docking Freight forwarding Integrating operations Inventory management Package Services Transportation services Warehousing. The 4PL handles the whole process while the 3PL targets a single function. A 4PL often handles the 3PL.