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Better Ways to Address Trade-Offs with Supply Chain Optimization

Logistics Viewpoints

Malcolm McLean, a trucker from North Carolina, was tired of waiting. Supply chain optimization has also improved in significant ways that can address these trade-offs better than before. Optimizing one link doesn’t optimize the entire supply chain – you must consider the impact of any decision on the entire network.

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The Greenest Mile: Planning’s Role in Supply Chain Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

But they’ve also invested in route optimization, which uses algorithms to save up to 10 million gallons of fuel annually by reducing miles driven in the US. Pharmaceutical manufacturer Amgen built a new biomanufacturing plant in Singapore that uses 70% less carbon than traditional facilities. Buffering creates waste.

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Toyota’s EV Product Development and Market Growth Strategies

Supply Chain Matters

Background In a prior Supply Chain Matters commentary published in October 2023 which we titled as: Told You So Moment for Akio Toyoda , we highlighted for readers and clients that in his CEO role, family icon Akio Toyoda questioned the timelines of the global auto industry’s wholesale transformation toward an all-electric model offerings.

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Peloton’s Supply Chain Strategy Turnabout

Supply Chain Matters

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. The company will henceforth outsource the manufacturing of its stationary exercise bikes and treadmills to a Taiwan based contract manufacturer. Business Model.

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Why it makes sense to outsource logistics post-pandemic

Kanban Logistics

3PLs that offer shared warehousing models can help offset these expenses. At Kanban Logistics, for example, we provide our core services such as warehousing, manufacturing logistics, and eCommerce fulfillment, and then either perform or outsource transportation services. 3PLs can reduce your logistics costs. Cross docking.

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How 3PL warehouse companies can support your supply chain in 2021

Kanban Logistics

If you choose the ‘go it alone’ model, you’re not only on the hook for the cost of the warehouse space, you’re also responsible for the time and costs associated with all equipment, labor and resources associated with that space. Once the materials are needed, the 3PL performs just in time (JIT) delivery to the manufacturer.

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Understanding 3PL Custom Kitting Services

Kanban Logistics

For many manufacturers, pre -assembly of component parts is also required during the production process. To save a good chunk of this time – and money – many manufacturers utilize the custom kitting services of third-party logistics (3PL) companies. Why don’t manufacturers just compile their own parts?”. Save time and money.

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