The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

If you do not want to start at the 3PL as a contact customer with a SLA/KPIs, you can ship your goods and become a public account. He is a guest speaker at the Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Later, as you grow and gain experience, you can become a contract account. He is certified as a C.P.M.,CPIM,

Third Party Logistics 145

Third Party Logistics Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills KPI 145

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 8, 2013

The first day that I worked with the Kimberly-Clark team, it was snowing in Neenah, Wisconsin. In the Supply Chain Metrics that Matter table, we can clearly see that “operating margin” and “inventory turns” matter to public financial performance. Note the trends in operating margins and inventory turns.

Supply and Demand 210

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 210

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Management practices such as lean manufacturing and just-in-time inventory management, along with globalization, have made tremendous impact on cost and service, but have accentuated risk. Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks.

Supply Chain Design Software 231

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 231

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 27, 2019

Like I said, I have had an interesting career but one of my biggest success came when I was asked to do a turnaround project for Cummins in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. I am worried about what we are doing to our planet and how do we put forth the right initiatives to right the ship. Some of us understand that and some of us don’t.

Continuous Improvement 8

Continuous Improvement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction 8