The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. It can then generate new content using prompts that resemble the original training data.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference. So, get ready to elevate your communication skills and gain a deeper understanding of the procurement domain.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2020

For small companies, it is usually enough to have one person dealing with procurement but in large enterprises teams of people are needed, all with specific roles to play. The Finance Manager , on the other hand, controls the financial input and output of the procurement division. How Large Procurement Teams Operate.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Of these 37 projects, 23 are in the US, which brings Amazon’s total clean energy procurement in the US from 7.2 The slower delivery times will allow it to use more trains and trucks as modes of transportation, which is more cost-effective and reliable than air transportation. GW to 10.4

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Precoro

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurement is a complex and dynamic process involving strategic planning and several stages of execution, from sourcing to paying and reporting. Supply chain management, purchase requisitions and orders, budget management, and three-way matching – all these processes are integral to procurement as a whole. Lack of Transparency.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

But few people really understand what it is, how it works and more importantly, why it is so important to Procurement. This paper seeks to answer those questions and specifically address its benefits to the Procurement process by addressing the following checklist: Checklist. How much time will it take to train?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

HRM in the halal value chain considers halal skill training within the brand owner company as well as its managed process links: links in the brand owner supply chain that the brand owner finds important to integrate and manage. Some distributors and logistics might be halal certified; most are not.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. Starting his career in carrier procurement and management within a Fortune 100 logistics company, Lynch has held positions of responsibility in all areas of?third-party?logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy. Professionals from procurement, compliance, logistics, sustainability, information-security and several other internal stakeholder all use the solution for different reasons. This intermediate step is more related to Procurement and supply chain transparency.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Electronics components require specific training, facilities, and equipment due to their delicate nature and sensitivity to environmental factors. End-to-end management of component procurement, inventory management, and JIT delivery. Skilled workforce trained in the latest assembly techniques and quality standards.

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Procurement Academy

JANUARY 5, 2023

Stress was a state of mind for supply chain and procurement professionals during the pandemic. Being responsible for keeping shelves filled and channels open at a time when the world was putting up barriers and closing borders was an unprecedented logistical challenge. Train to retain. A whole lot more stress, apparently.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. In the face of variability, this is two-to-six weeks too long to make allocation or procurement decisions. Growing tensions between China and trading partners. Unrest in Sudan.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The vital role of logistics and its decarbonisation in the fight against climate change is undisputed. Yet there are still concerns that environmental improvements might impair the economic efficiency of logistics. Distinguishing the sustainable logistics leaders. It Is Time to Act. 2020 has been a pivotal year in many respects.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! Logistics has been in the news a lot lately, and it will continue to be for some time to come. In March of 2021 we heard about Logistics when a ship blocked passage through the Suez Canal. What is Logistics exactly? Definition of Logistics. Subscribe Here!

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Logility

MARCH 11, 2024

The aim to change the future of young entrepreneurs, early-career professionals, and school students in Burundi by providing access to technology, educational resources, and training programs that empower individuals to thrive in the digital era. Go to www.SDCExec.com to learn more.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Digital Procurement article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios of xeneta.com. The Hackett Group has recently released their analysis of their procurement benchmarking database. It demonstrates the advantages of working with a digital procurement strategy. Important Digital Procurement Trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. Once you know where that truck (or train, plane or container) is, that’s when things get really interesting. In other words, visibility is an enabler.

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Ware2Go

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Building a more resilient supply chain involves having contingency plans in place, prioritizing supplier diversity, and implementing technology that enables you to pivot inventory distribution and align your marketing and procurement strategies. Monitoring and evaluating results.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Dr Raymon Krishnan - President of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society. Raymon has over twenty five years experience in the Logistics industry as an end user and service provider. This recognition was in part due to the setting up of the region’s first and only physical warehouse training facility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2021

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. Starting his career in carrier procurement and management within a Fortune 100 logistics company, Lynch has held positions of responsibility in all areas of?third-party?logistics.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

“The problem with trends is that they are like a freight train gaining speed; everyone can see the train, but at what point do you say the train is really moving at speed?” – Steve Banker from a recent Forbes article. Now, not all of these trends are moving at the pace that technology is moving.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2023

With the rise of logistics and procurement constraints, an analysis of only manufacturing does not yield a feasible plan. MRP Alone Is Not Sufficient for Procurement. Procurement planning inside of lead time is not sufficient. Procurement planning inside of lead time is not sufficient. So, why ride an Octopus?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Or it can see a supply or logistics disruption that will impact them faster than their competition. They are like an athlete doing the hard training necessary to help them excel. And many are adding supplier risk management duties to the sourcing tasks performed by their procurement managers. They are not.

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Procurement Academy

MARCH 2, 2023

After implementing several new procurement processes, Group Director Purchasing, Nicolas Robardet, identified a number of competencies which required development within the team. We’re thrilled to be launching this training program to our employees to help unify our global teams and be the true specialists in our field.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

He’s only one and a half years old and is already, now, rather well trained. Looking back on the training process, our research, strategy, implementation and evaluation methods closely mirrored supplier relationship management and procurement management. My girlfriend and I have a dog, named Charlie. Now bear with me here….

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Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

As we discussed in our previous blog , market pressures are driving change in both procurement and supply chain functions. The influencing groups Many organizations are looking to eLearning to drive impactful skill development at scale across various teams in supply chain and procurement. How much will this improve retention?

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics?

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Jeff was recently appointed chairman of the Transportation & Logistics Steering Committee for BSMA. Jeff’s commentaries have appeared on CNBC and in The Wall Street Journal, Journal of Commerce, Logistics Management, Transport Topics, Defense Transportation Journal, and many others. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 2, 2019

Sun Tzu, the famous Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher who lived in the 6th century BC, wrote, “The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.” He was hired as a purchasing agent and was directed to obtain some procurement training at a local certificate mill.[1]

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

While many sectors can already report decreasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, logistics continues to be seen as a hard-to-abate sector given its current growth rates and its persistent dependence on fossil fuels. It comes from the annual customer survey conducted by logistics software company Transporeon.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The highly revered “Supply Chain Secrets” is hosted by Rob O’Byrne, who has been in the Supply Chain and Logistics industry since he was 15. Rob has handled several Supply Chain and Logistics businesses and shares lessons, insights, interviews, tips, and more from his experience through the channel. Subscribers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

About the Author Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising on e-commerce logistics solutions and sustainability program management services. Tim has held various positions with MNCs, gaining a wide knowledge and expertise in logistics operations. When it comes to assets, it’s a conversation that is worth having.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In today’s blog post we continue our look at the logistics technology trends that will shape 2018. In our first post on this subject, we addressed the 5 automated logistics technologies that will serve as the foundation of the transformation to the digital logistics & supply chain landscape. download ebook.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

About the Author Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising on e-commerce logistics solutions and sustainability program management services. Tim has held various positions with MNCs, gaining a wide knowledge and expertise in logistics operations.

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

In the vast, interconnected world of supply chain management, two terms often come into focus—inbound and outbound logistics. Inbound and outbound logistics are two fundamental components of the overall supply chain management process. Here’s an explanation of both: What is inbound logistics? What is outbound logistics?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

Managed transportation is about streamlining and centralizing the whole process of both inbound and outbound logistics, ranging from warehousing through delivery. Orchestrated outsourcing is more common in logistics, where businesses require close coordination with a supplier who has a core competency in a particular discipline.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

So the potential to combine the services of scrap waste management and raw material procurement could be something that marketplace designers can work on. He advises clients on green logistical solutions and provides sustainability program management services. Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm.

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