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Better Ways to Address Trade-Offs with Supply Chain Optimization

Logistics Viewpoints

Malcolm McLean, a trucker from North Carolina, was tired of waiting. Operational innovations like the invention of containers led to the huge growth in global value chains, and today 95% of manufactured goods move on ships. Thankfully, technical innovations have emerged that can help narrow the problem space.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

In that spirit, we’ve combed the MH&L archives for the most innovative supply chain developments of the past year, as reported in our print magazine, on our website, in our e-newsletters, or our various social media channels. We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019.

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SCRC Innovation and Social Responsibility Supply Index: A Critical Input to “Drucker Management Top 250 List”

NC State SCRC

Data for two of the categories used in the ranking – Innovation and Social Responsibility – are based on processes developed by Handfield and Huang. In the innovation category, metrics related to spending management, category management, strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.

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The SCRC’s Contribution to the WSJ’s Best Managed Companies

NC State SCRC

Both of these assessments are described in the ratings description , as follows: “Through a process developed by North Carolina State University professor Robert Handfield, a review is conducted of publicly available information, as well as interviews and surveys of corporate procurement specialists.” Microsoft.

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With New Year Underway, Key Players Look Back On 2022

Intelligent Audit

As rates continue to fall, industry metrics are beginning to reflect a new reality for the transportation market. for December, marking the metric’s fastest decline ever recorded. Walmart now offers customers drone delivery service through these vendors in Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. .

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Off to another exciting year of student-industry engagement at NC State on cutting-edge supply chain projects

NC State SCRC

I also predicted how this type of engagement would continue to grow in the future, as organizations begin to recognize the value of having an objective, third party view on their problems can create innovative solutions. MUFG Union Bank Strategic Performance Metrics. Lenovo Blockchain Analysis Part 2. Premier Category Calendar.

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The WSJ Drucker Management 250 List: NC State’s Input into the Ratings

NC State SCRC

Professor Rob Handfield met with Lawrence Crosby during that period, and discussions focused primarily on how supply chain innovation and social responsibility metrics would figure into the list of top companies. Metrics related to spend management, category management, strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.