article thumbnail

Network Supply Chain Transformation at UScellular

Logistics Viewpoints

As UScellular matured, the supply chain function evolved, and a centralized supply chain function was initiated in the year 2000. This team in Chicago is responsible for logistics and coordinating efforts with vendors. Then earlier this year they added a supply chain planning function to the Chicago team.

article thumbnail

One Multinational’s Supply Chain Transformation Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. A Complex Supply Chain. For some customers, they manage the inventory using a vendor managed inventory program. In some case they manage inventory at the customer’s site. “We

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How Can CIOs Accelerate Supply Chain Transformation? Think Less Planning, More Real-Time Decision-Making

Logistics Viewpoints

But to verify the “in full” part, your real-time transportation solution needs to be connected to warehousing, inventory, fulfillment and order management. Supply chains, after all, are very appropriately named — and the old saying about a chain being only as strong as its weakest link holds true here.

article thumbnail

Digital Transformation in Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

The report takes a holistic approach to what a digital transformation means. Leading companies take a strategic approach, integrating digital technology throughout their value chains. The majority of time when people are discussing digital transformation, they are not directly referring to the digital transformation of supply chains.

article thumbnail

Walmart’s Massive Investment in a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

On March 21st, David Guggina – the senior vice president supply chain, product, and engineering – filled in more detail on the specifics of their supply chain journey while speaking at Blue Yonder’s virtual Icon user conference. Walmart’s fiscal 2021 ended on January 31 st. Guffina said.

article thumbnail

A True Supply Chain Transformation Requires the Proper Talent

Logistics Viewpoints

Logistics can be a challenge. A supply chain design solution examines the trade-offs between sourcing options, production and distribution costs, inventory carrying costs, transportation costs, customs and duties processes to come up with the total costs associated with achieving a targeted service level for a particular strategic option.

article thumbnail

Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

The simplified assumptions allow companies “to manage margins, supply chain costs, and inventories”, but “it does not enable them to manage enterprise costs, profit, and working capital.” GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation.