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Beware the Swinging Pendulum on Supply Chain Inventory Practices

Logistics Viewpoints

Calls are increasing for a return to just-in-case (JIC) policies, with some citing this trend as a risk. She considered where she could get more, factoring in that it was Saturday night at 10:00 pm, she lived alone in Kansas City, and she’d be driving by herself.

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Added Evidence of Emerging Regionalization of Global Supply Networks

Supply Chain Matters

Prediction Ten indicated that: Government incentives tied to industrial policy are leading to the eventual regionalization of component supply and end production capabilities for deemed essential industries.

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Wholesale Distribution: Any Way You Want It?

Logility

The groups on my most listened to playlists include Boston, REO, Rush, Kansas, Styx, Van Halen, Eagles, Foreigner and The Police, just to name a few. I have an affinity to rock & roll music released from the late 70s through the early 90s. Optimize Your Inventory: Too much inventory leads to discounting, obsolescence and write-offs.

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XX and XY: A Different World in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

There was no line in the bathroom at the Kansas City CLM conference in 2001, but there will be at the CSCMP conference in San Antonio in 2013. It was before the days of sexual harassment policies, but not before sexual harassment. In fact, it will probably be a long line. The stories were poignant.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 17 – 23)

Logistics Viewpoints

billion to one-up rival’s bid for Kansas City Southern railway. In the report, NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said: “We’ve never seen imports at this high a level for such an extended period of time. Shortage of ocean containers shows no sign of easing. Walmart is pulling the plug on more robots.

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Stacey Huddleston | Receivables Financing — What You Need To Know

4WL Consulting

Joining us today is Stacey Huddleston— sales director of Prestige Capital in Kansas City. Mike: Just to give you a little more background on Stacey, Stacey is the sales director at Prestige Capital and resides in Kansas City with his wife and Labrador Retriever. It was there that I realized that every bank has got their own policy.

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Stacey Huddleston | Receivables Financing — What You Need To Know

4WL Consulting

Joining us today is Stacey Huddleston— sales director of Prestige Capital in Kansas City. Mike: Just to give you a little more background on Stacey, Stacey is the sales director at Prestige Capital and resides in Kansas City with his wife and Labrador Retriever. It was there that I realized that every bank has got their own policy.