AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

The skills of the past are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of today’s complex, fast- moving digital environment , or prepare for the future. 30% of respondents in an APICS survey stated lack of knowledge transfer or training was a key challenge, among the top 5. There is also a supply chain talent shortage.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Are you confident that it’ll perform well and you’ll meet all the requirements of your target audience? To know the most difficult challenges as perceived by supply chain professionals, we turn to the SCM World’s 2017 Future of Supply Chain survey. Do you think that your supply chain management is good enough for this market?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. Supply Chain Strategy.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. Supply Chain Strategy.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Retailers such as Walmart have rigorous standards and will only purchase from suppliers who meet these standards. While studies show that consumers want sustainable products, only 5%-10% will actually pay a price differential for that,” Sheffi says. They have been both reducing their energy usage and investing in alternative fuels.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. A 2017 study from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) found that 19.5 Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly?

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

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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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 5, 2018

billion net loss in FY 2016. Gordon Glazer, senior consultant for San Diego-based parcel consultancy Shipware LLC , noted that there appears to be a disconnect relating to the Task Force report indicating that the USPS must pursue new cost-cutting strategies that will enable it to meet the changing realities of its business model.

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Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Over the first ten months of 2018, Brazil’s GDP rose by around 1.3%, after one of its longest recessions in history, and according to a Central Bank survey of economists, this should edge up to around 2.5% Tegma experienced a sharp fall in volumes as car sales dropped in 2015-2016 but says it is now well positioned for further growth.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

. Let’s start with a basic but critical fact: for physical product companies, “sustainability is intimately connected with supply chains, the complex economic structures formed by companies that are using the global supply of natural resources to meet worldwide demand,” Sheffi notes. Great article.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The findings were derived from an online survey of 250 executives at leading U.S. Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) benchmarking study saw the latter concern jump from 10th place in 2016 to first in 2017, a reflection of the change in Administrations and the President’s often harsh words for global trade.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2017

At the close of 2016, the 21 st Annual Third-Party Logistics Study found the overall use of third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) is increasing, but the types of logistics services utilized indicate the industry is entering a shift in how it operates. 3PLs and Shippers Report Positive Partnership Outcomes. percent.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

We saw that starting to turn around in 2016 and continued to accelerate into 2017," he notes. Attendees at the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA) annual meeting said the industry struggles to meet skyrocketing demand, especially in the face of the frontal assault on independent contractors, which adds to costs.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

This all makes sense given the rapid change in consumer power in the economy as well as the task by Supply Chain Directors to remain efficient, meet customer demand, all while driving value up and costs down. He predicts that this will rise to just over 50% by 2016 and to more than 80% by 2020. Top Supply Chain Blog Posts for 2014.

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