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Gaining Pricing Power in Logistics with Chip Humitz & Scott Waraniak

The Logistics of Logistics

Chip Humitz , Marketing and Strategy Director, and Scott Waraniak , Executive Producer and Partner, at Lunar North , a branding and motion design studio, discuss strategies for achieving pricing power in the logistics industry. Chip has worked in marketing and brand strategy for over 25 years.

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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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Consumers Demand Supply Chain Accountability Down to the Last Straw

Material Handling and Logistics

“Poor supply chain practices are a business risk, not just a sustainability one, and companies need to understand the business case for doing the right thing,” says Andrew Behar, CEO of As You Sow, a group that promotes environmental and social sustainability through shareholder advocacy, coalition building and original legal strategies.

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The Evolution of Retail and Customer Expectations

Talking Logistics

Crafting an integrated supply chain strategy that helps retailers deliver on their promise and keep prices competitive is at the heart of this challenge. A recent study found that the average length of time consumers are willing to wait for free shipping is 4.5 In 2012, they were willing to wait 5.5 days on average.

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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. Posted by: Rohit Choubey | May 22, 2012 12:48 PM.

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It’s Manufacturing Week! – A Look At American Manufacturing and Ingenuity for MFG Day

GlobalTranz

This annual event began in 2012. Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute have collaborated over the years to develop studies that examine the public perception of manufacturing, the skills gap in manufacturing and women in manufacturing. Part of our campaign involves a national event called Manufacturing Day.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management. Supply Chain Strategy. A properly designed supply chain strategy is an enabler for achieving commercial goals and consequently, corporate success.