4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

What we do is we ship that liquid, that conductive material in the liquid state, we ship that to Korea, where it’s coated, almost like a printing press coats a material, this coats it in an atmosphere–versus the vacuum that I had described as our competing material. It’s a liquid form. Mike: Right. Cliff: No, not yet.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Material Savings Just-in-Time Detroit 130

4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

What we do is we ship that liquid, that conductive material in the liquid state, we ship that to Korea, where it’s coated, almost like a printing press coats a material, this coats it in an atmosphere–versus the vacuum that I had described as our competing material. It’s a liquid form. Mike: Right. Cliff: No, not yet.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Material Savings Just-in-Time Detroit 130

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2019

The most important measure is the Paydex metric. Transactional shippers typically don’t ship much and they don’t commit to any one logistics company. Strategic shippers ship more than transactional shippers and they typically require customized solutions and a dedicated team. Transportation Management System (TMS).

3PL 100

3PL Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Training 100

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 20, 2014

Recently, a shipping manager asked me what selection criteria he should use when selecting a 3PL. As a sales guy for a 3PL I am always anxious to impress shipping managers, so I created the following 9 things to consider when selecting a 3PL. The most important measure is the Paydex metric. Canada & Mexico.

3PL 113

3PL Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Training 113

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 20, 2014

Recently, a shipping manager asked me what selection criteria he should use when selecting a 3PL. As a sales guy for a 3PL I am always anxious to impress shipping managers, so I created the following 9 things to consider when selecting a 3PL. The most important measure is the Paydex metric. Canada & Mexico.

3PL 100

3PL Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Training 100

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Co-location of supply chains will reduce disruptions, complications with transportations, government regulations, etc. My first Monday in, I asked for a full report of all our supply chain metrics, and my analyst told me he could get it to me by Friday. You can either ship it by boat from China (30 days) or by plane (FedEx).

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

That is how I got into logistics management and gained deep warehousing and transportation experience. One of the proudest achievements I recall is related to fixing a warehouse operation in Mexico. The departments were called production and inventory control, warehousing and transportation. Plus, metrics protect you.

SCM 43

SCM Supply Chain Planning Software Buyer Training Supply Chain Software 43

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. Finally, the top 10 list was rounded out safety and metrics. These will only contain posts written in 2014. Read Full Post. Read Full Post.

Manufacturing 246

Manufacturing Czech Republic Logistics Network Optimization Software Mexico 246

6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

For example, a certain product is ready to be shipped from the manufacturing facility. As if this wasn’t enough, transportation costs are rising and forcing companies to constantly adjust and optimize. This is especially costly in today’s real-time world where one-day shipping and instant gratification are the norm.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 96

Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Wherever you stand on the results of the recent Presidential election, one thing is absolutely clear – there are likely to be many changes holding great potential to affect your transportation management strategies in unpredictable ways. Mexico border”. director at the Eurasia Group, a geopolitical risk consultancy company.

China 60

China Scenario Planning Food Sourcing Strategies 60

6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

To survive the increasing customer demands you need shorter lead times and faster shipping and delivery times. It will also track your goods right from the moment an order is received, its journey through the supply chain until it leaves the warehouse for shipping. Make it specific, not general; practical, not conceptual.

Sourcing Strategies 88

Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 88