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Boston University’s Sourcing Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Facilities sourcing and construction contracting were centralized in the procurement department. For example, he wanted a better way to manage tail spend. At a quarterly meeting of the Institute of Supply Management, Kevin Frechette, the founder and CEO of Fair Market, gave a presentation on tail spend management.

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Ethical Considerations in Supply Chain Compliance

Logistics Viewpoints

From balancing cost-efficiency with ethical sourcing to enhancing transparency and integrating corporate social responsibility (CSR), businesses face mounting pressure to align their operations with sustainability, technology, and energy practices. The energy sector provides a compelling example of CSR-driven compliance.

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Empowering a Greener, Smarter Future in Logistics Through AI

MTS Logistics

By analyzing real-time data from various sources, companies can make proactive decisions that improve collaboration among stakeholders, boost operational resilience, and increase customer satisfaction. Despite its transformative potential, the path to full AI integration in logistics presents challenges.

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Toyota Kata: What If There Is No Takt Time?

The Lean Thinker

Steve’s proposal was a Current / Target condition template that includes more than the “blank generic version” but doesn’t focus so much on the cadence and timing: From Steve Medlin’s KataCon presentation. We have to attack a source of variation and work on stability. are an example of this.

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ERP for Automotive Distributors

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

For example, an ERP for automotive distributors needs to include not just a standard sales function but also allow for automotive-specific processes like call-offs and contract pricing, as well as other processes like returns and lot traceability.

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Context. The Key to Unlocking the Power of Your Supply Chain Data Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

Companies must harness a wide variety of data structures and formats, spanning internal and external sources. Planners need the right information at the right time, presented with the proper context, to make meaningful decisions. While the abundance of data is seen as an asset, the real question is: What do you do with it?

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What the New Administration Could Mean for Your Business

WorkWave

For example, if an employee works 40 hours at regular pay plus 10 hours of overtime, they will not pay federal income tax on those overtime hours. For example, pesticide products or machinery sourced from overseas might face higher costs due to tariff proposals on imports, particularly from China.