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Scaling a FreightTech Business with Mark McEntire

The Logistics of Logistics

Mark’s 35 years in transportation and logistics includes 17 years of experience with Transplace (now Uber Freight), where he held the position of Sr. In 2001, he completed a two-year Six Sigma certification program with General Electric and is a GE certified Black Belt. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Penske Logistics.

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How Cummins Power Generation Used Lean Six Sigma to Achieve Significant Transportation Savings

Talking Logistics

This often requires a major shift in thinking – from the top down – and for many, implementing a formal process improvement methodology such as Lean Six Sigma (LSS). Lean Six Sigma is about not simply accepting the old way of doing things, but asking “Why do I do that?” Contract Carrier Freight Rationalization.

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DDMRP: The future of managing supply and demand?

Procurement Academy

There are new sources of volatility, uncertainty, and ambiguity at every turn – from radical inflation to international conflict. Today, we live in a world that is only getting more complex. Unlike traditional approaches, DDMRP breaks up long supply chains by creating decoupling points that act as safety buffers.

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6 Essential Procurement Training Courses for Professionals: How To Begin and Advance Your Career in Procurement

SCMDOJO

Choose between a broad overview of procurement and a focused course that focuses on certain topics like strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier relationship management. Throughout this course, you will gain valuable knowledge and practical insights on various aspects of the sourcing process in procurement.

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Supply Chain Case Study: the Executive's Guide

Supply Chain Opz

There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. However, the overall implementation of strategic sourcing is a bit different between the two companies. In order to compensate a long waiting time, Adidas uses air freight or courier service.

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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. Freight Costs. The expense of freight transportation can also be a source of supply chain blowouts.

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5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management. From global to local and regional sourcing. Marco Tieman – CEO, LBB International.