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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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The Role of TMS in a Logistics Partner’s Strategy and Value Proposition

Talking Logistics

But beyond that, shippers today also expect their logistics partners to provide them with technology solutions, timely and accurate data, and business intelligence and analytics capabilities. We built what we call My HNRY TMS, which is a web-based platform that blends all of our asset carriers with our non-asset solutions,” says Sonny.

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What is Inbound Logistics and How Can a 3PL Help?

Kanban Logistics

This includes the procurement and delivery of the parts used to build the finished product. Third-party procurement. Right now, your buyers probably spend a good percentage of their time negotiating with, and procuring goods from, makers of boxes, nuts, bolts, and other consumable parts and materials. What is inbound logistics?

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How Supply Chain Strategy Misalignment is Killing Kmart USA

Logistics Bureau

At the next Logistics Bureau Free Executive Breakfast (which will take place in August), I’ll be discussing the alignment of supply chain and business strategy along with eight other important levers for supply chain performance improvement. The Failing Kmart Business Strategy. The first Kmart store opened way back in 1962.

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6 Supply Chain Advantages Only the Port of Baltimore Can Offer

ECW

Beyond its strategic advantages, it offers practical solutions to keep supply chains moving smoothly. Case Study: This study focusing on the strawberry supply chain in the U.S. Collaborate with logistics providers offering comprehensive cold storage and transportation solutions. population.

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Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It

Logistics Bureau

Potential Factors in Declining Margins To get to the root of the problem, understanding the costs of production or purchasing will be a necessary starting point, but typically, more information will be needed. Some customers are very good at finding loopholes to reduce their purchasing costs.

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

Logistics Bureau

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.