The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Ann holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Speech and Hearing, and a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Michigan, along with a certificate in Organizational Development from the University of Minnesota. Strategy 1 – Be present! Focus on one task at a time.

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SCM Research

MARCH 15, 2017

Today’s guest post comes from Brian Jacobs and Vinod Singhal, who present the results of their recent research on social issues in global textile supply chains. Brady Chair at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia. Jacobs, B., & Singhal, V. 2017.01.002.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Even as the industry is becoming more data driven than ever before and cutting-edge software is increasingly used to manage freight from start to finish, the development of your sales team is still important. According to Supply Chain Quarterly , Quarter 4, 2011 issue: “Supply chain scorecards typically focus on operational metrics.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 9, 2018

If you’re a global supply chain executive, you’ve got a challenging job. Amazon’s disruptive effect has put two key strains on supply chain professionals: to ensure inventory availability across a broader network of distribution points, and get product to the consumer in days, if not less.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Technology was certainly at the forefront of many of the presentations and discussions held during the conference. For me, the importance of supply chain talent resonated strongly and was truly a key takeaway as we ended the conference. . What about Gen Z? and beyond. There is a call to action.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Supply chain management is a career that perfectly matches the skill set of the Millennial generation—if they can be persuaded to pursue it. Pero, department chair, Supply Chain Management, with Michigan State University. Pero, department chair, Supply Chain Management, with Michigan State University.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Technology was certainly at the forefront of many of the presentations and discussions held during the conference. For me, the importance of supply chain talent resonated strongly and was truly a key takeaway as we ended the conference. . What about Gen Z? and beyond. There is a call to action.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Robinson Director of Research and Market Intelligence: The truck driver shortage is top of mind for many as supply chain disruptions continue, port backlogs persist, and the gap between inventory supply and sales demand widens. Our relationships with research firms and universities like Michigan State, combined with C.H.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 8, 2019

It covers a bit about what motivates our team and how this organization evolved to what it is today… In 1999, I came to NC State, leaving the cold north of Michigan State behind me. They will look at things differently, and bring tools, technologies, and points of view that are different from your own.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

Connectiv produces world-class industry leading events that focus on disruptive technology. Manifest is an event that is focused on the future of logistics technology and how technology is transforming and disrupting the supply chain and how goods are moved around the world. A lot is technology-related.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 25, 2016

Tom Albrecht, Managing Director at BB&T Capital Markets shared his outlook of the transportation market — in short, a lot of factors are leading to weak demand today, including the current state of commodities, but he expects supply and demand to balance out by the end of the year, with capacity maybe tightening in 2017.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Procurement professionals around the world are sitting up and paying attention, especially in sectors with globally integrated supply chains. In such a crisis, virtually all supply categories appear “strategic”: as CNN business bluntly put it , “ You can’t make a car with 99% of the parts. Heavy industry.

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2022

ATLANTA (August 24, 2022) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year, and software license revenues were $0.3 For the Supply Chain business, professional services revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2022 increased by 8% to $5.2 Company and Technology. million compared to $0.5 Logility, Inc.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

At the next Logistics Bureau Free Executive Breakfast (which will take place in August), I’ll be discussing the alignment of supply chain and business strategy along with eight other important levers for supply chain performance improvement. A Long History of Supply Chain Strategy Misalignment.

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FLEXE

APRIL 26, 2016

The “Chasing Amazon” Webcast Details a Smart New Supply Chain Strategy for Competing with Amazon. of Technology and Operations, Ross School of Business at U. Additional Resources: In February, I presented a two-part series on the Flexe Blog called “ Logistics 2.0: Steve Johanson, CEO, Starboard Corp. Amitabh Sinha, Assoc.

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Supply Chain Trend

MARCH 7, 2016

The evolution of map technology. If we take this analogy a little bit further, Integrated Business Planning and prescriptive analysis can learn from GPS and the evolution of the underlying map technology. TomTom made deals with tech giants like Apple and Uber to provide automated data input to their maps. Photo: [link].

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 3, 2017

He is a fourth-generation trucker, has an MBA from the University of Michigan, and has more than 30 years experience in commercial finance. The solution may be accounts payable financing or “supply chain finance.” For example, do you know how much it really costs you to write and mail a check? Recommendations.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented global supply chain disruptions, impacting the flow of parts and finished goods around the world. The disruption caused by COVID-19 is unique in that it impacted supply chains across all industries.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 28, 2019

At a young age, Julie Papagiannis knew she wanted to pursue a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). I did my undergrad at Wayne State University where I got a degree in computer science, and I went on and got my master’s in business from Central Michigan University. How did that opportunity present itself?

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MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Despite its prowess, the University of Michigan football team would not attract a large following if there were no other teams to play against. After building its worldwide network for over 100 years, UPS is offering logistics and supply chain management services on the back of its creation. Take, for example, the UPS network.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 28, 2019

At a young age, Julie Papagiannis knew she wanted to pursue a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). I did my undergrad at Wayne State University where I got a degree in computer science, and I went on and got my master’s in business from Central Michigan University. How did that opportunity present itself?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 18, 2015

There are hundreds or thousands of “what-if” questions for businesses to answer in order to build a sustainable, efficient, responsive supply chain. The data required to answer them is in numerous software applications and can take months to gather and cleanse. Four Components of a Smart Supply Chain Modeling Platform.

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Logility

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Back in the mid 1990’s when I first entered the Supply Chain field as a freshly minted MBA from the Eli Broad Graduate School of Management at Michigan State University, I was full of “state of the art” knowledge from visionary teachers like Don Bowersox, David Closs, Steven Melnyk and others.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 7, 2014

Alternative Energy Technology.  I competed in the Renewable Energy Case Competition held at the University of Michigan. Our team made it to the final round, which enabled us to present our findings to SunEdison's GM of North America. This prevents automated programs from posting comments. Thomas de Fresart.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides commentary and perceptions regarding commercial engine producer Cummins intent to acquire truck drivetrain supplier Meritor. Troy, Michigan based Meritor caters to supplying commercial truck, trailer, off-highway, defense, specialty and aftermarket customers globally. Announcement.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Just as COVID testing stumbled upon several obstacles (still is), similarly vaccine supply chain has started facing issues. At present, PPE testing kits are facing glove shortage and that is now burdened with vaccine administration glove requirement as well, since vaccination kits don’t come along with Nitrile gloves.

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Elementum

JUNE 22, 2022

How Continuous Improvement Gutted the Global Supply Chain? In recent blogs, we laid out the basics of supply chain management , and discussed some of the macro factors contributing to the increase in supply chain disruptions. How Continuous Improvement Gutted the Global Supply Chain?

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 22, 2017

I had an opportunity to work on a number of exciting projects this past year, and in the process, spent a lot of time talking about digital supply chains with a lot of really informed people. It argues that it would rather the software works for Flex than Flex works for the software. Amazon also optimizes for speed.

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