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This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. Many shippers have effectively elected to toss to the wayside any talk of partnerships, relationships, cooperation, collaboration, etc. ,” the report read [emphasis mine]. Based on the quote above from the Stifel report, it seems like my advice has been ignored.

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10 questions about the benefits of S&OP for your organisation

Supply Chain Movement

S&OP is an integral process, which means the active involvement of Finance, Sales, Product Management, Production, Purchasing, etc. However, there must be consensus within the organisation about definitions and the right source of information for important reports. Anticipate. Involvement. New Zealand. Norfolk Island. Philippines.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Cost as a percentage of sales (Logistics or Supply Chain). Inventory stock turns in Days. Inventory management. Purchasing and supplier management. Inventory levels. A KPI is a metric… but not just any metric. DIF – Delivery in Full. DOT – Delivery on Time. DIFOT – Delivery In Full on Time.

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