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How Technology Makes Continuous Innovation Possible: A Case Study with Unilever

Logistics Viewpoints

With the E2E exception-base autonomous planning, the system automates decisions from demand forecasts, production plans, and order fulfillment strategies to delivery with minimal need for manual intervention. End-to-End Supply Chain Planning Platform The end-to-end process begins with data.

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Flexible Warehousing with Flexe CEO Karl Siebrecht

The Logistics of Logistics

Karl is a seasoned technology executive, with leadership experience in both startups and large, global corporations. Prior to co-founding Flexe, Karl was CEO of AdReady, a Seattle-based advertising technology company. He is also a founding Board member of EnergySavvy, a SaaS-based solution for energy efficiency management.

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A New Model for Grocery Delivery with Sean Coakley

The Logistics of Logistics

A New Model for Grocery Delivery with Sean Coakley. Sean Coakley and Joe Lynch discuss a new model for grocery delivery. Sean is the Chief Commercial Officer of Capstone Logistics , a leading provider of technology-enabled warehouse services, freight management, and last mile distribution solutions. About Sean Coakley.

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5 Reasons How RFPs Help in Selecting the Right Logistics Technology Platform For Your Enterprise-Level Business

Locus

However, with a wide variety of dispatch management, transportation management (TMS), or logistics software providers, this makes the selection process quite challenging. Enter the Request for Proposal (RFP): a strategic tool that goes beyond mere vendor selection. How to resolve this conundrum?

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How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing

Multiple legacy systems prevent procurement from standardizing processes and tracking what they’re spending with each supplier. For global manufacturers, managing direct and indirect material spend can get very complicated very quickly.

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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. Moved to a vendor-managed inventory model wherever it was possible to do so. Introduced a formal S&OP planning process. plants to four.

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Is Your Software Partner’s Financial Health Comical? 5 Signs to Watch Out For

WorkWave

The last thing you want is to find yourself saddled with a software partner that does not have the resources to support your growing business. That’s why financial viability is such an important topic to have when evaluating which software vendor is the right one to partner alongside. For example, look into their IPO status.