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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks. The post The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Sustainable Home Delivery: A Conversation with Descartes

Logistics Viewpoints

Home delivery and sustainability are two topics that I have written about quite a bit in the last few years, and Descartes just released its home delivery sustainability consumer sentiment study, so the timing seemed perfect. By doing the study for multiple years, you can start to see trends emerging.

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Alleviating the Uncertainty of Peak Season: The Role of Home Delivery in 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

When shoppers were asked what would put them off making more ecommerce purchases in the future, 21% indicated they’d had negative delivery experiences, 20% said deliveries were not reliable, and 17% were dissatisfied with the delivery process. Plus, with the ongoing labor shortage, finding seasonal staff is increasingly difficult.

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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 company makes most pieces to order and customizes them to meet customers’ unique preferences. These were to: Reorganize the supply chain. plants to four.

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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 Supply Chain Collaboration Essentials to Mitigate Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

The study found that these leaders considered the largest gap to be between supply chain and procurement, citing it as a major issue. With such a software tool in place that provides visibility and facilitates collaboration, enterprises can work with multiple tiers of suppliers to specify requirements and ensure they meet them.

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Champions Radar – Decarbonization Technologies for the Chemical Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

The aim of this study is to understand ho w well these companies are fulfilling the need for increased sustainability in the chemical industry. More than twenty companies were analyzed. Three are the leaders in the market as they cover most of the challenges facing chemical companies to achieve their decarbonization objectives.