Logistics Packaging Procurement Analytics Sourcing 
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 1, 2021
In a previous post , I made a case for how the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) are smarter together. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration. Such sourcing events can be in the context of direct materials or logistics capacity.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Recently, I was at my local grocery store for my weekly shopping trip and found myself in the packaged salads section. While this is easy for packaged/processed items with Best by Dates, it is not as easy for bulk, loose, or field packaged products. Am I alone in this habit or thinking? or squeezing an Avocado.
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Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. However, sustainability in logistics goes well beyond these initiatives, especially when we begin to look at energy transition.
Precoro
MAY 19, 2023
To monitor supply chain performance, stakeholders of successful companies typically define supply chain metrics that are relevant to the given business and track these KPIs regularly. By setting benchmarks for metrics, analysts can recognize unsettling trends and take preventive measures on time.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 27, 2022
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported its Q1 financials this week, beating expectations but lower its outlook. The more cautious outlook is driven by wage and inflationary pressures, as well as increased freight costs. Diving deeper into the factors behind cost increases, Dick’s management noted the high fuel prices that continue to increase.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 1, 2023
That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. They are more likely to shop for discounts and sales and may delay purchases of some items.
crisp
APRIL 25, 2024
General Mills reported that ongoing value-seeking behaviors from consumers is influencing both the channels they shop and basket sizes, creating headwinds to the company’s margins. They see consumers making smaller trips to stretch their budgets, downsizing to smaller package formats, and buying more when products are on promotion.
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