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3PL Outsourcing Trends with Ben Steffes

The Logistics of Logistics

Ben received his bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and lives in Milwaukee. Coyote is committed to providing a better service experience in the transportation industry, raising the standards for service metrics and customer satisfaction.

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The One Key Shift in Your Supply Chain and Procurement Strategies that can Drive Better Business Continuity and Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services. Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments.

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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

Nari holds a master’s degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai. Consequences of Lack of PO Collaboration Capabilities Failure to prioritize PO collaboration can lead to severe consequences for companies.

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The Secret to Successful Enterprise Strategy? Always Include Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Opz

In this guest commentary, John McKeller , senior lecturer for the Wisconsin School of Business Grainger Center for Supply Chain Managemen t at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains four key considerations for successfully integrating a firm’s strategy with supply chain management. Create the right metrics and monitor them.

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The Best States to Buy a Car In!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Missouri and Wisconsin are also known for their reasonable fees, such as car ownership and registration fees. The major metrics that make up the cost are the make and model of the vehicle, and the economic conditions when you’re buying your insurance. – Wisconsin:998/yr average. Best State for Auto Insurance: Maine.

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Managing a Third Party Logistics Partnership

The Logistics of Logistics

He is a guest speaker at the Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Chuck specializes in Supply Chain Optimization, Third Party Logistics (3PL) and International Purchasing and Importing Consulting. He also writes for THE GOOD WORD, LinkedIn and other Supply Chain Blogs. He is certified as a C.P.M.,CPIM,

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Overcoming The Barriers to Use Channel Data

Supply Chain Shaman

I will present the testing of outside-in processes results first at the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , then a week later at the Blaze conference for Project Zebra, followed by a presentation at the ASCM conference and the University of Wisconsin Executive e-business Consortia at the end of September.