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5 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. The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: a true make-to-order scenario.

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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. The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order.

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Streamlining University Logistics: The Path to Efficiency and Sustainability

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

According to a study by Barth et al. Strategies for effective waste management include: Implementing a comprehensive recycling program that covers a wide range of materials, including paper, plastic, glass, and electronic waste (Kontogianni et al., Sustainable procurement in the public sector: an international comparative study.

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Yale Names New Area Business Director for Southern Europe

Logistics Business Magazine

Ganem joined the company in 2007 as a Territory Manager, before progressing to Major Account Manager, Major Account Sales Manager, and Director of Business Development and Major Accounts. Prior to this he studied electronics at university before going on to work in various sales positions in the materials handling equipment sector.

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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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Energy Efficiency Is Key to Better Logistics

Material Handling and Logistics

While studies show that consumers want sustainable products, only 5%-10% will actually pay a price differential for that,” Sheffi says. Building on their push to incorporate alternative fuels as an emission reduction strategy, logistics companies are increasing their focus on one of the highest cost areas they face: last mile delivery.

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Manufacturing Mobility Movement: The 5 Pillars & Why Executives Must Pay Attention

GlobalTranz

On January 9, 2007, Apple radicalized how the modern world functions with the announcement of the iPhone. Since 2007, the face of mobility has changed, although a term used to describe the movement of a person, object, or body part, manufacturing mobility refers to how a manufacturer can connect and improve technology.