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Reflections, Thank-you(s) and Rethinking the Future

Supply Chain Shaman

The technologies of the third industrial revolution–mobility, social networks, in-memory computing, digital image sharing of video/pictures–redefined front office processes to drive a more personalized, and custom product/service delivery. My first thank-you note is to the United States military. Think Differently.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

Interest Rates : The Federal Reserve in the United States is expected to raise interest rates this week , the first increase since cutting the rate to near zero following the Great Recession in 2008. percent in Q3 2015 compared to Q3 2014 in the United States). Of course, what happens in the U.S.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Watch Video Tips. I’ve literally seen KPI “packs” the size of phone books, and even KPI sets circulated as a monthly magazine… that no one reads. Remember what the K stands for! 2) Make sure they “tie” in with your goals and objectives. Do they directly support those objectives? Supply Chain KPI Tips. Supply Chain KPI.

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