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Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree

The Logistics of Logistics

Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree. Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree discuss sourcing strategy: effective vs efficient. When developing a sourcing strategy, the focus can be effectiveness (gaining desired results) or on efficiency (reducing cost, labor, and resources used). About Ron Crabtree. Ron Crabtree.

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Peak Season Prep: 2024 Trends & Strategies

Ship Monk

Today we’re going to look at some of the consumer trends that might affect your preparations for peak season 2024, and strategies to maximize them. Build in redundancies, such as multiple quality checks, multi-node fulfillment, and multiple shipping partners to reduce errors and risk.

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Strategies, Tips, and Pitfalls of Modern Transportation Procurement

Logistics Viewpoints

The effort to move closer to the customer – by virtually all businesses – means supply chain networks of old must be replaced with more links, more nodes, and smaller, more frequent shipments. The post Strategies, Tips, and Pitfalls of Modern Transportation Procurement appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

Data Link Layer: Handles data transfer between connected nodes. Network Layer: Routing Across the Supply Chain In supply chains, this layer corresponds to the routing of goods and information across different nodes in the network. Each layer serves a particular unique function and interfaces with the layers both above and below it.

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Supply Chain Design Crosses the Chasm

Logistics Viewpoints

The supply chain nodes which were once deemed to be relatively static have become far more dynamic in the recent past. The rapid shifts to eCommerce during the pandemic caused retailers and brand owners alike to flex their network nodes (where goods are made and inventories are stocked) significantly.

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The 3 Pillars of Supply Chain Management (And Why Their Alignment Matters)

Logistics Bureau

Our three pillars (or fundamentals) of great supply chain management excellence are strategy, service, and cost. Aligning strategy, service, and financial factors in your supply chain operation is essential to support your company’s overall business strategy , mission, and objectives. The Importance of Alignment.

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Stord Expands Operations with Acquisition of Pitney Bowes’ State-of-the-Art Fulfillment Center in Kentucky

Stord

This center provides additional excellent middle-of-country, single node coverage and complements Stord’s Atlanta Headquarters. “In This new facility is a powerhouse for existing customers and allows brands to rapidly scale its business and meet consumer demand,” said Kyle VanGoethem, VP of Strategy and Innovation at Stord.