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3PL Outsourcing Trends with Ben Steffes

The Logistics of Logistics

Since joining the company in 2011, he’s focused on developing and growing its Coyote Transportation Management offerings, driving synergy efforts with UPS, and leading the Supply Chain Consulting team. For the study, Coyote worked with a 3rd party research firm to survey over 500 supply chain decision makers.

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Logistics and the strangling of strategy

Logistics in War

However, the impact of logistics on strategy is just as significant and ultimately more profound. Logistic systems and supply chains, and the concepts that drive their formation, are as influential on strategy at least as much, if not more, than strategy should be in determining them. Supply routes to Afghanistan and Iraq, 2011.

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IoT in Logistics: Hackathon Team Aims to Slash Food Waste

IoT World Today

A recent study from BCG reports the problem is especially acute for produce. The strategy for using IoT in Logistics can combine that information with historical quality data graphs to ensure that the current status correlates to a given standard. In all, 46% of total produce is lost each year, according to BCG.

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Supply Chain Management:The Upcoming 2011 Holiday Buying.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Case Studies. |. Main | Demand Planning in CPG industry - Practising the Best Practices » The Upcoming 2011 Holiday Buying Season will again Test Retailer MCO and Supply Chain Capabilities. What therefore should retailers expect in the upcoming 2011 season? Posted by Bob Ferrari on November 2, 2011 6:27 AM | Permalink.

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Reshoring Optimism, But Not Much Else

GlobalTranz

In 2011, the United States was home to 10 percent fewer manufacturing firms and manufacturing establishments than in 2008. In fact, in 2011 the United States had the fewest manufacturing firms and manufacturing establishments since the Census Bureau began collecting Business Dynamics data in 1977 (when, it should be mentioned, the U.S.

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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications. Here is a summary of the key supply chain characteristics of each of the manufacturing strategy and how it impacts collaboration with suppliers.

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Supply Chain Management:Confluence of IT and Business Strategy.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Case Studies. |. « How to make Preventive Maintenance a way of life in SAP APO Support Projects - Part 1 | Main | How to make Preventive Maintenance a way of life in SAP APO Support Projects - Part 2 » Confluence of IT and Business Strategy for a Transformation program. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Offerings. |.