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Outside-in Process Q&A

Supply Chain Shaman

Based on the work with Georgia Tech, we are getting clear on which metrics matter by industry. As companies adopt a balanced scorecard, the functional metrics shift to a focus on reliability. For example, in manufacturing, the shift in focus is away from OEE to focus on first pass yield and schedule adherence.)

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This Week in Logistics News (April 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

The chain has also purchased most of its paper-based packaging with fiber from responsibly managed forests and recycled sources. More than 70 percent of Toyota Motor Manufacturing , Alabama’s power will soon be generated by the sun. TAI) announced a power purchase agreement (PPA) to support a 168-acre, $49 million solar project.

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21 logistics experts share the most important ingredients in developing an effective logistics strategy

6 River Systems

If you can use new technology to enhance communication with suppliers, manufacturers and more, you will have a tighter grasp on everything that is happening around your company. This strategy particularly applies to international shipping, where rates vary wildly. and Design 2 Part.

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Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)

6 River Systems

Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc. This compilation is based on the most currently available company revenue data (between 2018 and 2020) without factoring in any other metric. Revenue: JPÂ¥ 1,829 billion/ $16.5