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The FreightTech Dilemma with Brad Wheeler

The Logistics of Logistics

Brad serves as the Senior Director of Customer Strategy at Emerge , the leading freight procurement platform. in Exercise & Wellness from Arizona State University and M.S. Brad Wheeler is the Senior Director of Customer Strategy at Emerge , the leading freight procurement technology platform. About Brad Wheeler.

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How to Make Your Supply Chain More Resilient

Logistics Bureau

Just as your body needs multiple defense mechanisms to fight off illness, your supply chain needs various strategies to handle disruptions, whether they’re local supplier issues or global crises. Let’s look at five proven strategies that can help you create a more resilient supply chain.

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What are Reverse Logistics?

Logistics Bureau

A plan is necessary, possibly based on one of the following strategies. Reverse Logistics Strategy 1: Don’t do it! Reverse Logistics Strategy 2: Make it Painless Pain is a sign that something is wrong. Clearly, successful reverse logistics cannot be left to luck. Persuade the customer otherwise.

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Being Adaptive Drives Resiliency and Margins in Collaborative Supply Chain Networks (CSCN)

Logistics Viewpoints

They design their supply chain on a continuous basis and focus on ecommerce retailing strategies that segment their customer base according to buying behavior. They underwent a thorough Network Optimization exercise to identify the roadmap of transitioning to a hybrid offshore/nearshore model. Nari Viswanathan is Sr.

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Build a Digital Playbook Beyond Scenarios to Thrive in Uncertainty

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain policies and configurations are tested and leverage reinforcement learning to yield the best possible strategies. By understanding the behavior of the supply chain under diverse conditions, companies can develop strategies that enhance flexibility and responsiveness.

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Supply Chain Optimization: Leveraging Integrated Scenario Planning as a Margin Multiplier

Logistics Viewpoints

Collaboration and Skill Development: ISP fosters collaboration among process leads and stakeholders by involving cross-functional teams in scenario planning exercises. Director of Supply Chain Strategy at Coupa, where he manages the Go to Market strategies for areas of Supply Chain and Direct Spend. Nari Viswanathan is Sr.

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Self-reliance and the sustainment of the force – logistics as the bedrock or quicksand of operations in a crisis

Logistics in War

While some aspects of this article may be dated, the article speaks to a range of issues directly relevant to national security in a post-National Defence Strategy age. Firstly, it recommended conducting realistic wargames and exercises to reflect threats and the capability of the logistics enterprise to respond.