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Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Leveraging the OSI Model for Seamless Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

By applying the ISO OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) seven layer model, traditionally used in networking, to logistics, businesses can achieve a structured framework that enhances communication, reduces friction, and improves collaboration throughout the supply chain. Application Layer: Interfacing with end-user applications.

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Amazon’s Retail Strategy with Rick Watson

The Logistics of Logistics

Amazon’s Retail Strategy with Rick Watson. Rick Watson and Joe Lynch discuss Amazon’s retail strategy. Upon fulfilling the transition obligations of Merchantry to Tradeshift, Watson directed the cross-border product strategy of Pitney Bowes, a $450M business, comprised of Borderfree and the eBay Global Shipping Program.

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Transportation Strategies for Continued Success

Logistics Viewpoints

Below are some transportation strategies for success for suppliers of TMS, TES, and MTS. Coronavirus has changed the outlook for direct-to-consumer commerce, and a TMS is now a critical component of this strategy. Transportation strategies come in all shapes and sizes. Look to the Cloud. Improve Pricing Flexibility.

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The New Significance of a Logistics Strategy: Role, Success factors, and Integration

Logistics Viewpoints

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They promoted logistics to the level of core process and enabler of new business models and now view a thought-through logistics strategy as an opportunity to stand out by offering a better service level to their customers, such as same-day delivery.

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Next-Generation Fulfillment Strategies and Operating Models: A Strategic Playbook

Faced with many fulfillment constraints and older operating models that can’t keep up, companies must look to the future. Download this GEP playbook to learn more about the next generation of fulfillment strategies and operating models.

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Resilience by Design: The Power of Simulation in Supply Chain Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

This article describes how to incorporate simulation techniques into optimization, build a stochastic optimization model, and end up with a more resilient supply chain model. Supply Chain Network Design Components SCND team’s first goal is to build a baseline model that represents the current state of the business.

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The National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy and Plans to Decarbonize Transportation in the US

Logistics Viewpoints

In March 2024, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy , which aims to decarbonize and advance zero-emission freight along the United States main shipping corridors.

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4 Expert Strategies to Negotiate Your Carrier Contract Like a Pro

Get cheaper rates, reduced expenses, and improved margins during your next negotiation by mastering these 4 strategies.

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Easily Build an Optimization App and Empower Your Data

Speaker: Gertjan de Lange

If the last few years have illustrated one thing, it’s that modeling techniques, forecasting strategies, and data optimization are imperative for solving complex business problems and weathering uncertainty. Experience how efficient you can be when you fit your model with actionable data. Watch this exclusive demo today!

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The Modern Customer Success Playbook

The evolution of every high-functioning, effective customer success strategy centers around three C’s: connected experiences, an engaging customer journey, and a culture built on customer-centricity. Develop an effective customer health scoring model to mitigate churn and identify opportunities across your customer base.

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8 Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2022 and Beyond

A survey of 200 supply chain leaders found that most would shift supply chain strategies from linear to more integrated supply chain networks to detect and minimize risk. Decisions Based on a New Model of TCO (Total Cost Of Ownership). Supply chain visibility, collaboration, and orchestration are now the top priority for executives.

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What Resilience Means in 2021

Speaker: Scott Wooley, President of Thermal Packing Solutions at Atlantic Tape and Packaging

In this webinar, we will cover the following topics: Champion/Challenger strategy. Blended Supplier Pricing Model. Join Scott Wooley, President of Thermal Solutions at Atlantic Tape and Packaging, and redefine what a resilient supply chain is. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Save your seat now! This is a session you won't want to miss!

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

We will also provide insights into the logistics managed services model and what to look for when evaluating providers.

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The Modern Supply Chain: Global Challenges and Best Practices

Speaker: Bart Huthwaite - Principal, RSM, Operations and Supply Chain

You will walk away from this webinar with new perspectives and exclusive insights into: The impacts of COVID and geopolitical tensions on supply chain operating models – what happened, what’s happening, and what will happen to our design. Save your seat today! November 15th, 2022 at 11:00 am PST, 2:00 pm EST, 7:00 pm GMT

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8 Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2022 and Beyond

A survey of 200 supply chain leaders found that most would shift supply chain strategies from linear to more integrated supply chain networks to detect and minimize risk. Decisions Based on a New Model of TCO (Total Cost Of Ownership). Supply chain visibility, collaboration, and orchestration are now the top priority for executives.