Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

These companies are moving to procure key components from more suppliers, ensure that suppliers of similar components are not located in the same region, and doing more near-shoring. And many are adding supplier risk management duties to the sourcing tasks performed by their procurement managers.

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Jaggaer

AUGUST 4, 2020

?. Public sector procurement is stuck in limbo – frequently the differences between public and private sector seem enormous, but they’re of te n exaggerated or misunderstood. Find out more about public procurement strategies in our new white paper, Going Digital in Public Sector Procurement. .

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NC State SCRC

JULY 27, 2021

I recently spoke at the National Contract Management Association on the subject of human capital in supply chains , and the need for building leadership skills in our procurement and supply chain professionals. We have designed a procurement leadership program that is designed to do exactly this!

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

He is also the founder of the MIT FreightLab – a research initiative that focuses on improving the way freight transportation is designed, procured, and managed. from MIT in 1996 in Transportation and Logistics Systems, a MSCE from the University of Texas at Austin, and a BSCE from the Virginia Military Institute. He received a Ph.D.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In military circles, there is a well-known phrase that states, “An army travels on its stomach.” In a tongue-in-cheek article, Sarah Sicard ( @smsicard ), a Senior Editor with Military Times, edited quotes from Carl von Clausewitz’s “On War” so they could be applied to grocery shopping.[2]

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Historically the term Logistics was created and used in reference to the Military. The organized movement, deployment and replenishment of goods, equipment, food, soldiers, supplies, ammunition for Military operations were considered Logistics. In healthcare logistics has been on display for everyone to see during the pandemic.

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DiManEx

MAY 4, 2020

Face shields, masks and ID holders for the Dutch military and police. The Dutch Army is supporting the Netherlands’ civil authorities in the fight against COVID-19, including deploying military doctors across the country. Dutch Railways is also working with us to procure face masks for their employees.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 1, 2022

Eisenhower was a military officer and statesman. As a result, the river of demand becomes dirty and turbulent as demand flows through the organization to procurement. Each plan operates on its own island, and procurement and contract manufacturing are isolated. ” Dwight D.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In military operations, there is a notion called “the fog of war.” In military circles, professionals try to overcome the fog of war by increasing their situational awareness. Supply chain professionals, like military professionals, often find situational awareness an elusive goal. I like that term.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 25, 2013

On page 286, it said that Dr. William Muller who was the first public instructor of military science at the University of Gottingen, planned to launch the book named "T he Elements of the Art of War ". Anyway, the term "fortified pass" is a military term and this sentence was more likely to describe a war situation.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

If you have not yet tackled the question of ethics in procurement, now is a great time to start. It does not matter whether you are a procurement professional, internal customer, external customer, senior executive, or supplier. Procurement is what sets entire supply chains and their organisations in motion.

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Proxima

JULY 27, 2023

Whilst others will focus on whether the size and shape of the Armed Forces are right, here, we will focus on UK defence procurement and some of the necessary shifts in commercial and procurement strategies. Resilience can be applied to defence procurement and supply chain, but this requires a unique and holistic approach.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Now, the greatest risk they face has shifted to the regional instabilities due to military conflict and the geopolitical and economic uncertainties it has created. Put your logistics, supply chain and procurement teams on high alert for computer viruses and increased phishing attempts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2021

Prior to that, he was Chief Technology and Procurement Officer for Ryder System, Inc.’s Suddath moves more than 84,000 households annually, including 38,000 military families, and is North America’s largest commercial mover. Prior to joining Suddath, Scott served as Chief Operating Officer at Nikola Motor Company.

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Synovos

OCTOBER 16, 2023

We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans, and military families contribute to our business and our country.” “RS RS Integrated Supply was introduced by RS Group in 2022 after combining Synovos and IESA, two procurement and supply chain management companies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

As a global conference, exhibition and networking experience, we attract some of the biggest oil and gas companies and top-performing engineering, procurement and construction firms, all groups who are eager to capitalize on the benefits of Breakbulk Americas and connect with new supply chain partners. Jeff’s LinkedIn.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It all comes back to the data,” agrees Tom Cummins, Vice President of Global Procurement at RS Integrated Supply. “If Use of AI will continue to transform procurement in the years to come. High quality data is an important enabler of integrated supply.” “It That is an advantage.” Once again, better data enables better decision making.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 14, 2020

Scared that their Government is, if it hasn’t already, going to implement a military style “total lockdown” to… As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, people have become like squirrels.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2021

As the post-COVID-19 world continues to struggle with political uncertainty and rapidly escalating threats, there is increasing pressure on military operations to be constantly on guard across the globe. However, defense forces are struggling with supply chain disruptions, impacting nationwide preparedness and procurement opportunities.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 15, 2021

Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. About Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Go to www.SDCExec.com. About Polaris. www.polaris.com.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 31, 2022

Global supply chains were starting to recover from two years of upheaval caused by the pandemic when the military crisis hit. The use of automated business systems supports efficient management of procurement and sourcing policy changes, improved distribution, and better decision-making based on relevant, and accurate real-time data.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2021

Does it refer to the global central procurement of raw materials and components, or the centralized control of transport (which may or may not be performed by a logistics service provider)? And then there is the misleading association with military command & control centres for managing disasters or crises.

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 14, 2023

[Read the full client alert: China announces export restrictions on two essential metals ] Aside from the making of semiconductors, gallium and germanium are key for various military applications, from night vision goggles to highly advanced communications and sensor equipment in aerospace and space platforms. This includes the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

That stands to reason given this aerospace’s company’s ties to supplying military, national defense and commercial aircraft. Customers and suppliers have reportedly been notified as well. Boeing has not provided any further specific information regarding the potential impacts.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

The Ivalua team will be returning to eWorld Procurement & Supply in London. Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders – to transform your SRM you need to understand your Procurement maturity (Beginner, Expert or Advanced), and what you are looking for from each supplier relationship. Steve Carter.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

health regulators actually turned over coordination and oversight of volume vaccine distribution to experienced military logistics professionals who coordinated with vaccine makers and specialty logistics providers. health drug and medicines related procurement and supply networks, there should be no surprise to the current situation.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 17, 2017

Continuing my reporting of the Procurement Leaders meeting in Miami, I sat in on a very interesting session that included three professionals from very different walks of life: Captain Harry Thetford – Defense Logistics Agency. And being there upfront from a logistics and procurement perspective becomes key.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 18, 2023

In the past two decades, military clashes between nations over water resources have been exceedingly rare, but internal water-related conflicts and tensions have been on the rise in recent years.” Transition to adaptive policies that enable NbS across infrastructure engineering, procurement, and construction.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Today, aerospace firms looking to service the American military must maintain traceability standards that comply with its unforgiving part validation requirements, which can be found in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. Traceability is an imperative concern for modern aerospace organizations.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 14, 2020

If you think about the overall supply chain and how procurement is just one link in the chain, the RFP process is but one link in the procurement chain, but a very important one. . Better software has richer features and better functionality that will, in turn, make your procurement management process run more smoothly.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Shipping Managers, Procurement Directors, Distribution Managers, Traffic Managers, Logistics Directors, SCM Directors, Sourcing Managers, Transport Managers and Supply Chain Directors from: Major High Street and Online Retailers. Government/Military. But essentially, it increases your bottom line. Who attends? Agents/Distributors.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 4, 2018

From time immemorial, military leaders have recognized the importance of wartime logistics. The work of procurement and supply chain professionals continues to make the world go around, just as it did [242] years ago: connecting people with finished goods and turning raw materials into desirable products.” ”[3].

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Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 8, 2013

All of the above types of services could also benefit from closer scrutiny and elimination of redundancy, standardization and joint procurement activities and practices. . • Transportation – Less Than Truckload & Truckload. Other materiels and services. These are the types of. Jeff Ashcroft.

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EC Sourcing Group

JANUARY 11, 2021

There are many different stops within that supply chain along the way, such as procurement and procurement management. Within the procurement of goods, there are many processes as well, such as sourcing and the role of reverse auctions in strategic sourcing.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Today, aerospace firms looking to service the American military must maintain traceability standards that comply with its unforgiving part validation requirements, which can be found in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. Traceability is an imperative concern for modern aerospace organizations.

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Resilinc

MAY 3, 2022

Specific ideas include everything from sponsoring student competitions in machining and welding to attracting military veterans to work in DIB industries. And the DOD promises to use its procurement and contracting power to “ diversify domestic and allied supply chains to support the on-shoring and ally-shoring of critical supplies.”.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Donna joined the military in her 20s after deciding that she wanted to serve her country. She shares with us her experience in the military, and what Veterans Day means to her. SCN: What branch of the military did you serve? SCN: How did your military service shape your life? veteran, having served eight years in the U.S.

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