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What is Supply Chain Visibility and Why Isn’t It Enough?

Logistics Viewpoints

And the linked nature of supply chains mean that collaboration is necessary to ensure that a solution to a problem doesn’t meet the metrics for one link but negatively impact another. Latency kills agility, because by the time the spreadsheet you need lands in your inbox the situation has likely already changed.

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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. Not only are these pre-purchased components and assemblies gobbling up cash, they raise the risk of obsolescence, which these days represents not only wasted resources but also a potential hit to sustainability metrics.

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Beware the Swinging Pendulum on Supply Chain Inventory Practices

Logistics Viewpoints

But you don’t just have to wait to see what has happened; planners can proactively create scenarios to simulate decisions and weigh trade-offs on the metrics that matter across the network, not just one link at a time. A change to one link (e.g. increased materials lead times) triggers the impact across the rest of the chain (e.g.

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Economic Aspects of Supply Chains

American Global Logistics

However, there is a need for more precise and comprehensive metrics to understand the full economic impact of supply chains. The supply chain supports an additional 770,000 jobs, comprising 31%, of North Carolina's workforce. Understanding their contribution requires precise metrics and methodologies. The cost of U.S.

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How to Package and Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, application owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Why 3PL outsourcing for warehousing operations makes sense

Kanban Logistics

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are the metrics that help you to understand just how well your 3PL is performing. Each metric must also have a goal which denotes success (e.g., Importantly, these KPIs should be established with your 3PL at the outset of the relationship. on-time shipments).

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5 Things to Look for in a Food Grade Warehouse

Kanban Logistics

Shopify, Magento and Amazon) Custom reporting of the metrics important to your business 4. Turn to Kanban Logistics for a North Carolina Food-Grade Warehouse Kanban Logistics specializes in food-grade and pharmaceutical warehousing in Eastern North Carolina. FedEx, UPS, USPS) and eCommerce platforms (e.g.,