Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

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 company grew substantially over the course of two decades, achieving a considerable portion of that growth by way of acquisitions. Sunsweet Growers.

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Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 77

Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

Outbound logistics, on the other hand, refers to the operations that bring your finished product out to the marketplace. Putting it all together: a case study. Kanban maintains the required hazmat certifications to handle the product and arranges outbound transportation using the client’s pre-approved carriers.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. This formula has enabled Whirlpool to endure and thrive in the 13 years since it set out to build an adaptive supply chain, but of course, the work never ends.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 111

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2018

The problem with this is that it’s an expensive design , because outbound distribution utilizes smaller vehicles, and the stem distances tend to be long. Network Optimization Mini-case-study: Building Products Supplier. The company conducted a network analysis and as a result, was able to close three of its 22 warehouses.

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Distribution Networks Optimal Sourcing Material Savings 45

Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

Now you know what your customers genuinely expect from your outbound and reverse supply chain, so it’s time to undertake a gap analysis. Of course, software alone will not drive the improvements you need to meet productivity and visibility gaps, so you’ll need to look at overall solutions combining software, hardware, and physical processes.

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Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 98

Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Added to that, there is a global directive to reduce outbound logistics complexity, and therefore only two suppliers per facility may be awarded export business. And, finally, no new supplier may receive more than 5% of the global volume.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Of course Unilever also recognises the sustainability impacts of its internal supply chain activities. Of course this wouldn’t be possible without some kind of system, and McDonalds has that honed to a fine art too. Of course, even for these supply chain leaders, the journey will not have been an easy one.

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