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How To Jump

Supply Chain Shaman

The article introduced the concept of self-service planning and challenged companies to rethink the concepts of supply chain planning. Supply Chain Insights Training, 2024 The Opportunity Based on my research, I believe there is an opportunity to reduce the number of planning roles by 80-85%. How to get started?

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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. Over the past three years, supply chain cycles shifted.

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Supply Chain: Learning How to Dance

Supply Chain Shaman

Is The Supply Chain Out of Rhythm? On a supply chain blog? As I struggle to build musicality, I think about the rhythms and cycles of the supply chain. In all cases, with my clients, I find the internal supply chain is out of step—lacking musicality with either the channel or the supplier base.

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How to Ship Heavy Equipment!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. If you work in the heavy equipment industry, there comes a time when you might need to ship large machinery. Heavy machinery shipping companies work professionally to ensure that your cargo is safe and gets to its destination on time. Understand Different Shipping Methods.

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Key Questions for a Successful Distribution Network

Speaker: Irina Rosca, Director of Supply Chain Operations, Helix

As we plan for the world of eCommerce and the customer expectation of quick, free shipping, our ability to forecast is turned on its head. How many distribution centers do we even need, and is that number feasible? How to gain end-to-end visibility into any causes of delay in your global supply chain.

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The State of Containerized Shipping with Brian Kempisty

The Logistics of Logistics

Brian Kempisty and Joe Lynch discuss the state of containerized shipping. Brian grew up as a farm kid outside of Buffalo, NY and learned how to work at a young age. Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. and Canada.

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How to Develop a Supply Chain Strategy Like Amazon

GlobalTranz

From fast, affordable shipping to great customer service, consumers can find pretty much anything they need on Amazon. The post How to Develop a Supply Chain Strategy Like Amazon appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. And what’s not to love?

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Smarter Networks for Customer Fulfillment

Speaker: Hannah Testani, COO, Intelligent Audit

You've probably noticed that shipping costs are going up. It's 2019, and consumers are expecting shipping to be cheap and quick, but that can turn into a real headache from the shipper's side of the equation if you don't make the appropriate changes. Have you ever wondered if your transportation spend is as optimized as it could be?