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The CEO’s New Strategy

The Lean Thinker

Andersen Not many years ago there was a CEO so exceedingly fond of finding the right strategy that he spent all of his money on consultants to tell him what the strategy should be. One day there came two consultants and they said they could craft the most magnificent strategy imagianable. ” But he did not say so.

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Inside the Shipper Mind with Jim Bierfeldt

The Logistics of Logistics

He ran marketing for a large 3PL before launching his own marketing agency, Logistics Marketing Advisors, which focuses exclusively on providing marketing strategy and services to logistics businesses. LMA’s approach recognizes that logistics services today are BOUGHT, not sold.

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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

They integrate AI into demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and logistics operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. Companies must react after the fact, often incurring higher costs and reduced service levels. AI-driven logistics optimization has resulted in faster and more cost-effective deliveries.

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Logistics Buyers Survey with Jim Bierfeldt

The Logistics of Logistics

He ran marketing for a large 3PL before launching his own marketing agency, Logistics Marketing Advisors, which focuses exclusively on providing marketing strategy and services to logistics businesses. LMA’s approach recognizes that logistics services today are BOUGHT, not sold.

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

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

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Cost-Saving Tips for Freight Shipping with GoShip

GoShip Blog

According to industry research, businesses that optimize their shipping strategy can reduce costs by up to 30%. Here are some actionable tips to help you save money on freight shipping. Ship Smarter by Consolidating Your Shipments One of the easiest ways to reduce costs is to consolidate shipments whenever possible.

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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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How a Global CPG Leader Optimized $500M of Direct Materials Spend and Exceeded Savings Goal

The result was a year-over-year savings of more than 3%. This case study — How a Global CPG Leader Optimized $500M of Direct Materials Spend and Exceeded Savings Goal by Partnering with GEP — details how GEP’s strategic insights helped the company increase its resilience and optimize direct materials spend to drive year-over-year savings.