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Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Leveraging the OSI Model for Seamless Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Network Layer: Manages data routing. Transport Layer: Ensures dependable data transfer. Session Layer: Manages sessions between applications. Transport Layer: Reliable Delivery The transport layer ensures that goods and information are delivered reliably, similar to how data packets are delivered in networking.

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Direct Spend Management: A Checklist for Enabling Shared Value with Direct Suppliers

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply Chain Knowledge and Risk Mitigation: Suppliers have a direct impact on direct spend with raw material and transportation costs as two big drivers of operating margins. For instance, suppliers may have strong Vendor Management process expertise that will help reduce working capital.

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Turn Off the Fog Machine: Move Past Groupthink to Drive A Positive, Data-Driven Narrative

Supply Chain Shaman

CLM changed its name twenty years ago to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) to be more inclusive of the source, plan, and make aspects of supply chain management. In either case, why aren’t we using transportation data to change and define processes from the outside in?

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Beyond Cost Optimization: Building Resilient Supply Chains in an Unstable Trade Environment

Logistics Viewpoints

Recent years have brought a series of disruptions that exposed vulnerabilities in how supply chains are designed. Political instability has disrupted transportation corridors. Second, many supply chains still lack visibility beyond Tier-1 suppliers. Trade tensions have led to abrupt tariff hikes.

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Ways to Reduce Supply Chain Lead Times!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Lean Manufacturing and Process Optimization Lean manufacturing principles focus on eliminating waste and inefficiencies from the production process. Adopting lean practices can significantly reduce lead times and improve overall supply chain performance.

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Unease Remains in U.S. East and Gulf Coast Labor Talks

Supply Chain Matters

While multi-industry logistics, transportation and customer fulfilment teams might have languished with a sigh of relief, they are likely to be aware that this new contract is not a done deal yet. Yet, there is still a reported lag times related to movement of containers to intermodal inland rail or surface trucking transportation.

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How to Build Supply Chain Resilience!

Supply Chain Game Changer

You can diversify your manufacturing network to include private label supplement manufacturers to mitigate risks and ensure a more adaptable supply chain. Additionally, it can significantly enhance the sustainability of your supply chain.