Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

In the annual report where they report on their key performance indicators (KPIs), they don’t just report on core financial metrics and the NPS, they also have people metrics. The company has shown sustained improvement on this metric. A new facility in Phoenix, with the same automation, is about to come online.

Supply Chain Design Software 300

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

performance metrics to influence vendor behavior and impact sourcing choices. As performance reporting metrics capture vendor performance, the company can substantiate penalties for noncompliance and poor performance, recognize or reward high performers, and incent positive results and consistent behavior. Sourcing uses P.O.

Pricing Training 166

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2016

Frustrated that my upcoming Supply Chain Insights Global Summit was in Phoenix, he asked if I ever came to Europe. For most companies, greater economy of scale is possible through the global management of procurement and transportation and local management of sales, manufacturing and customer service.

S&OP 150

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction 150

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Warehouse Management and Transportation Management were in their infancy. It should not be functional, with a narrow focus on a singular function like manufacturing or transportation. Stage 2: All about Transportation. It is usually driven by the logistics and transportation functions. Let me continue with my story.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The key difference between the two can perhaps be explained in the following example: A 3PL provider working with a paint manufacturer may package and store products as well as transport them to retailers and/or customers. Transporting and storing perishable food requires advanced logistics that is beyond the reach of many companies.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

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Kinaxis

MAY 24, 2018

I just returned from the highly engaging and inspiring Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. This will call for partnerships with service providers, enabling the ‘Uberization of transportation’ and warehousing. He gave examples of how large companies are acquiring digital startups.

Gartner 111

Gartner Supply Chain Execution Conference Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Given that the study was funded by an Atlanta-based group, the results are hardly authoritative (for instance, a number of major cities, such as Boston, Charlotte, Denver, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, are not included in the study), but they do offer an interesting view on the supply chain capabilities of seven major regions.

San Francisco 82

San Francisco Los Angeles Supply Chain Software New York City 82