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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. In fact, during 2007 and 2008, Starbucks leadership began to have severe doubts about the company’s ability to supply its 16,700 outlets.

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Decision-forcing cases for logistics: practicing logisticians to overcome ‘wicked problems’

Logistics in War

A military logistician is a study in contrasts. Bruce’s work can be found here , a portal to resources for any military professional seeking to document and used decision-forcing cases (case method studies) in education. Between 2007 and 2017, Dr. Gudmundsson held the Case Method Chair at the Marine Corps University.

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The Growing Skills Gap & How Vocational Training Can Help to Shrink It

GlobalTranz

As explained by Lauren Weber of The Wall Street Journal, this is part of what makes vocational programs attractive to students, especially those who may not have the time or financial resources available to complete a traditional course of study. . Vocational Programs Encourage the Development of Apprenticeship Programs Among Youth.

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Supply Chain Operating Networks Create Supply Chain Rockstars

Talking Logistics

In a study conducted by Accenture in 2015 of chemical companies, results showed that 94 percent expect to boost their investment in digital capabilities in the next three years to embrace a competitive advantage. Adding digital functionality will increase customer satisfaction, streamline operations and improve efficiencies.

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Ethics in Procurement – Simple, but Not Always Easy

Logistics Bureau

As bribery is one of the more common forms of unethical or even fraudulent procurement practices, it is worth examining a case study to understand how it typically takes place, but more importantly, how the consequences of what to some may simply be seen as ‘greasing the wheels of business’ are increasing in seriousness. This is true.

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Will Robots Take All the Supply Chain Jobs?

247 Customs Broker

“The dire predictions that robots are going to take our jobs are overstated,” said Susan Lund, co-author of the study for McKinsey, adding “There will be enough jobs for everyone in most sectors.” There will be a document to refer to at any time by any one who needs clarification. U.S.

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MIT’s Sheffi on Supply Chain Sustainability

247 Customs Broker

There will be a document to refer to at any time by any one who needs clarification. The documentation can be useful historical data for any future endeavor. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. Industry graphic personnel like to be able to answer all the changes because they can only see documents. U.S.