Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

It was a sultry day in Philadelphia. Management and planning of the entire network against a value network strategy. Recognition of asset strategies in go-to-market plans. Most often the focus is on transportation or logistics, but does not take into consideration the trade-offs between make, source and deliver.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

It’s like going from Brooklyn, NY to Philadelphia, PA. In a letter to UPS , Sean O’Brien, director of the Teamsters’ national package division, writes: In short, we have no intention of permitting [UPS] to utilize seasonal employees to transport ground packages in their own vehicles. How far is 100 miles? How long will it take me?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

For the past month, I have been working alongside companies implementing digital strategies. There are many forms of decision support—price optimization, revenue management, transportation planning, spend management, network design. The strategy was to “milk maintenance revenue” and drive consolidation through debt. I am tired.

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Tompkins Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

For more than 35 years, Tompkins has provided end-to-end solutions on a global scale, helping clients align business and supply chain strategies through operations planning, design and implementation. 3Gtms delivers innovative transportation software solutions for shippers and LSPs that are quick to implement, easy to use, and cost-effective.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

That said, there are several high-level trends and factors that will impact supply chain and logistics strategies and operations in 2016: Oil Prices : Just a few years ago, there was plenty of talk about oil prices potentially reaching $300 per barrel and the impact it would have on supply chain and logistics networks and processes (e.g.,

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Last week’s 2015 LogiChem conference was held in Philadelphia, PA, the birthplace of the signing of our Declaration of Independence. The capacity crunch in North America has led to rising transportation costs, while new tank car regulations will bring significant challenges in the years to come. ChemSolutions®, a division of C.H.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

(NASDAQ: JDAS), The Supply Chain Company®, today announced that Fabrizio Brasca, vice president, global logistics, JDA Software, will participate in a panel discussion at the CSCMP Annual Global Conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pa. The panel is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Oct. Session Details.

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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. Based on the corporate strategy, the most efficient supply chain–with the lowest cost per case–may not be most effective.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 5, 2015

It is exciting to see a country so excited about building global transportation infrastructure. …spark a new conversation, network with a supply chain visionary, and build a new strategy. for the public training in Philadelphia in August and developing the content for the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit in September.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 4, 2016

Likewise, policy leaders have put an emphasis on mobility for underprivileged areas, seeking to connect isolated communities through greater access to transportation. Last month, I had the opportunity to attend the American Public Transport Association’s (APTA) Rail Conference. Last-mile ride sharing integration.

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EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

As a relatively new UL employee, I didn’t know what to expect from UL’s recent Knowledge Summit in Philadelphia. The treatment is successful, but it must be made, transported, and delivered correctly or it won’t work. As such, I was blown away by the passion that my UL colleagues and our customers showed.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 22, 2016

However, examples of disruptive innovation are common in sports, as teams devise new strategies or perfect new skills that allow them to not just beat their competition, but to leave them in the dust until others can figure out how to replicate their methods. Most teams win by incremental innovations that give them a slight competitive edge.

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ShipBob

MARCH 12, 2023

If the goal is to cut costs while also meeting customer needs, it takes some time to think through an effective shipping strategy. One strategy that ecommerce businesses are taking advantage of is a shipping concept known as “zone skipping.” What is zone skipping? Why is zone skipping important in ecommerce?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2021

It met at Congress Hall in Philadelphia, PA and in Washington, DC from March 4, 1799, to March 4, 1801, during the last two years of John Adams’ presidency. What makes this Congressional recess importance is the fact that it was the last time the US capital was located in Philadelphia.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

In a similar vein, a major 3PL that I spoke to last week at Eye for Transport is considering discontinuing the traditional storage of spare parts and initiating a new service to do 3D printing of parts on demand. On October 15th, I will be speaking on the Qunitiq World Tour in Philadelphia.

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 16, 2018

have many shippers rethinking which strategy they use to approach their inland cargo. Class is determined primarily by density and difficulty of transport. For example, a shipment going from Boston to Atlanta may include stops at terminals in Philadelphia and Charlotte along the way. The trucking. Conclusion.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 31, 2017

This has always been too myopic a view of how technological innovation is distributed across the country, because of many other metropolitan areas and regions—from Phoenix to Salt Lake City to Philadelphia—are innovative hot spots, too, and many more areas are developing tech capabilities. Internet of Things, smart cities, etc.);

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 3, 2016

The combination of weather and the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia delayed all my flights for at least two hours on multiple days. …for 8:00 AM strategy meeting(s) with clients.) Few implementations of planning connect to procurement and transportation. Process Integration Across Functions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

For the prior ten years, as a city dweller in Philadelphia and Baltimore, I walked everywhere. For example, Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) has very little to do with Transportation Planning (TMS). Transportation Reliability. The global supply chain assumes wide availability of transportation. The problem?

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