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Boeing: The Turning Point(s)

The Lean Thinker

Nor did they talk about executive bonuses or using excess cash for stock buybacks to raise the price of outstanding stock rather than investing that money into developing new aircraft; improving existing products or processes; or distributing that profit as dividends to the shareholders. One of them was the Boeing 737 moving line.

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Logistics KPIs Case Study: Whirlpool’s Supply Chain and Logistics Success Driven by Effective KPI Implementation

GlobalTranz

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. We hope the following case study shows you the proverbial proof in the pudding of effective Logistics KPIs management. .

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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. Of course, the above case studies are merely summaries of the changes these high-profile brands made to their supply chains. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

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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: As in a number of the studies we’ve explored here, technology played a large part in solving Sunsweet’s problems. Sunsweet Growers.

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The History of Fleet Route Optimisation in Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless. But first, what is route optimisation? Back to the Nineties However, it’s not always been like it is today.

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Factory Gate Pricing and Primary Freight Strategies

Logistics Bureau

In the past, most suppliers to major grocery chains delivered their products directly to the retail store or their customers distribution centres. How many retail suppliers really understand the costs involved in distribution to their customer base, to the extent that they can identify the costs associated to delivering to specific customers?

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Omnichannel Retail and the Cost to Serve Online Customers

Logistics Bureau

The most likely reason for the difference is the complexity of sales and distribution through multiple channels. If your enterprise is new to trading in a multichannel environment, you may have experienced challenges in the following areas: Supply chain visibility: Omnichannel distribution networks can be complex and fragmented.