What, me worry about tariffs?
DC Velocity
APRIL 16, 2018
Many international traders are concerned about the possibility of a trade war with China. Their worries may be overstated.
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How TMSA Truly Elevates Supply Chain Relationships
Food Logistics
JUNE 16, 2023
It didn’t matter that some sessions didn't apply to me. For me, it was about relationship building. It was about networking. It was about learning.
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Learning to See in 2023
The Lean Thinker
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Pat’s comments on my last post reminded me of another post I had written a decade (!!!) A plant manager asked me to build a map of the flows in his factory. Years later, another plant manager asked me to come out to their site and map their value streams. ago titled Learning to See in 2013 *.
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Leading to Learn: Ask More, Tell Less
The Lean Thinker
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Instead of being critical or asking a lot of leading “What about…?” ” questions, he borrowed and paraphrased a question from David Marquet: “What things do you think might concern me about this?” Which makes sense because they knew a lot more about how things worked than he did.
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Discover 4 Use Cases for Applying AI to Your Recruiting Processes
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What the smell? What Covid taught me about reliance on my senses
Truck News
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
You know what’s been fascinating about that? For almost 11 years, every time I come home from a trip there’s been at least one grandson waiting to say hi. Watching them discover all the senses that they didn’t realize they had at their disposal. I know it’s hard to believe, but I don’t remember that […].
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Where is your value stream map?
The Lean Thinker
DECEMBER 19, 2023
You are making me think. I like this approach because it shifts people into the position of standing side-by-side talking about what is in front of them, which fosters collaboration. The question in the title, though, is more about whose wall is it ? Think about what that would look like.
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Reclaim Your Energy, Passion, and Time with Ann Holm
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
About Ann Holm. About Ann Holm’s Coaching Practice. The problem is that we are often disengaged from the present while we worry about our latest work email or text. Working with Ann helped me recognize both my strengths and weaknesses. Learn More About Reclaim Your Energy, Passion, and Time. Ann on LinkedIn.
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What the Navy Taught Me About Managing Supply Chains and Logistics
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 26, 2021
My journey in supply chain began as an aviation storekeeper in the United States Navy in 1999.
A First-Timer’s Guide to KataCon
The Lean Thinker
JANUARY 24, 2023
My messaging is nearly always about leadership and the culture we are trying to create within our organizations, and my goal is always to leave you thinking a bit. Hence the name of this blog *smile*) I am also doing a breakout workshop about how Toyota Kata and TWI integrate into a single system. Talk to people.
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Uncover Your Potential With Ann Holm
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 11, 2022
In this conversation with Joe Lynch, she talks more about self-awareness and why it is critically important in leadership, whether in the logistics space or elsewhere. You were very helpful in pushing, shoving, and getting me in to do some things. I knew I had some of that in me but it took a coach to see that outside perspective.
Transparency & Candor: Meet Three New Supply Chain Leaders Up Close
Stord
APRIL 16, 2024
Unlike many companies however, we are writing a blog post about it…but why? Just me, and thousands of orders to fulfill. Paola: We have a mantra, “More in ‘24,” and while I can’t speak about everything, there are so many exciting People programs coming. Paola: “It’s all about the people.”
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 27, 2023)
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 27, 2023
The crazy idea for launching an online video talk show about supply chain and logistics popped into my head while cross-country skiing a few weeks earlier. The very first episode was just me sharing my supply chain. Talking Logistics launched a decade ago on January 29th, 2013.
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Supply chain decarbonisation needs partnerships to create a reaction
Supply Chain and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
It spawned a whole chain of searches for me, to find out more about … Continue reading → This discussion of a recent UNCTAD paper by Mikael Lind and Wolfgang Lehmacher sheds light on the complex problems facing shipping in the path to decarbonization.
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The Future of Logistics with Courtney Muller
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 17, 2022
To learn more about the future of logistics, tune as they give a preview of the topics for their upcoming Manifest conference happening in 2023 like sustainability, connecting the ecosystem, machine learning, and intelligent infrastructure. We had about 1,500 people attend the event. Everyone is talking about the supply chain.
EV Fleet Management: The Importance of Monitoring the Compliance Landscape
NGT News
JUNE 19, 2023
Either they ask me to make predictions about the future of electric vehicles, or they offer up their own. When people learn what line of work I’m in, one of two things happens. The second scenario is more interesting, so I always hope that’s where the conversation leads.
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Toyota Kata: Coaching vs a Report Out
The Lean Thinker
MARCH 27, 2023
That got me thinking about a couple of things. Updating the Toyota Kata Storyboard Reverse Coaching Something I think I have talked about in the past is the technique of using the Improvement Kata structure to report out. Maintaining the Coaching Structure Of course I don’t think this is what Andrea was talking about.
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Ottawa siege left trucking with a black eye
Truck News
MARCH 1, 2022
Before I write anything else, let me start this way. It makes no sense to me at all. I mean, think about […]. While I’m passionately in favor of Covid-19 vaccines for all, I think it was a massive and unnecessary over-reach by both Canada and the U.S. to demand that border-crossing truck drivers be vaccinated.
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The CEO’s New Strategy
The Lean Thinker
JULY 1, 2023
“This would be just the strategy for me,” thought the CEO. They demanded all sorts of information about customers, sales, products, and market sectors while they worked their PowerPoint far into the night. “Heaven help me,” he thought, as he studied the screen, “but this makes no sense at all. .
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Kaas Tailored – Truth, Bit, Pull
The Lean Thinker
MARCH 15, 2021
Jeff Kaas talks about Leader Standard Work [link]. They have been a tour stop for people from all over the planet who want to learn more about their people-centric culture of continuous improvement. What is cool about it is now it isn’t necessary to travel to Mukilteo, Washington (about 20 miles north of Seattle) to see them.
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The WMS Ecosystem – Six Degrees of Separation from Cal Petty
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 26, 2023
He provided me with some great context for my research. Can you tell us a little bit about how you started and what skills and knowledge you have obtained on your career journey? During that time, I believe two key aspects of the job helped me tremendously. CAL: In 1992 I earned a B.S.
Perspective of A Warehouse Robotics Insider
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
This provides me with the valuable convenience of visiting with the innovative warehouse robotics companies in this metropolitan area – a large number of companies I called the Greater Boston Robotics Cluster. Last week I read a statement about the Kardex Group’s new relationship with AutoStore. Jon Schechter.
Infor Nexus is Taking an Interesting Approach to Generative AI
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 4, 2024
At supply chain and enterprise application conferences, software companies have talked about using generative AI to create user manuals. They have also talked about the use of generative AI to improve supply chain system user interfaces. Then if they see that there is a problem, they must do something about it.
Sarah Ruffcorn, Trinity Logistics’s President, Recognized as a Supply Chain Leader
Trinity Logistics
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Thank you to the leaders and mentors I’ve worked with who have challenged and empowered me, to my Team who have trusted and supported me, and to my husband and family who have given me unwavering support and encouragement to live out my God-given gifts. To learn more about Trinity Logistics, visit [link]. Thank you all!”
Why Benchmarking is the First Step to a Successful Freight Procurement Event
Talking Logistics
JULY 27, 2022
At a recent industry conference, a shipper asked me many questions about transportation procurement, such as, “How do you best determine how long and how often to have transportation sourcing events?” It’s a question many shippers are asking today as they try to figure out how to best navigate this ever-changing market. The good news.
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Trinity Logistics Announces Winner of Innovative Sales Competition at Iowa State University
Trinity Logistics
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The commitment to excellence and excitement they bring to both the class and competition has helped me see our industry through new eyes again. Through this sales competition, I learned more about the logistics industry, the sales process, and the value of relationship building. A top-notch sales program!”
Körber Elevate 2024: Chart Your Course
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 24, 2024
The theme this year was “Chart Your Course” which Richard Stewart, EVP Americas at Körber Supply Chain pointed out, is all about overcoming supply chain complexities and challenges. Mr. Elliott made two statements early in his presentation that stuck with me. This is all about better engagement with employees across the entire company.
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Why are WMS Sales so Persistent? Here is How I Learned of WMS’ Ongoing Importance
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 22, 2022
Its All About the Details. It struck me as I reviewed past growth rates how persistent WMS sales growth has been. I started researching supply chain software markets about 15 years ago. For me, getting down to the “nitty gritty” was modeling high-level objective functions with constraints using linear programming.
Email Tips for Ecommerce Businesses
Ship Monk
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
You don’t want to nag, but you also don’t want them to forget about you. Note: I’m saying click, because click-throughs are a thing, but since more and more shoppers are on their phones, we really should be talking about tap-throughs.) Show me that you know what I like and that you have lots more of it. It’s a fine line.
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This Week in Logistics News (September 2 – 8)
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Earlier this morning I was thinking about something different, yet interesting to discuss in the intro paragraph of this week in logistics news. Then it occurred to me, why not talk about what I want to discuss? Please let me know if there are beers brewed to remove gluten that I am unfamiliar with. So I will.
Why are WMS Sales so Persistent? Here is How I Learned of WMS’ Ongoing Importance
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 22, 2022
Its All About the Details. It struck me as I reviewed past growth rates how persistent WMS sales growth has been. I started researching supply chain software markets about 15 years ago. For me, getting down to the “nitty gritty” was modeling high-level objective functions with constraints using linear programming.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 5, 2021)
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
I dreamt about my father this week. I don’t remember much, except he was sitting in a chair and talking to me about a problem he was having, and I told him “Why don’t you just go online and send. It had been a long time since he last appeared in one of my dreams.
Would you teach your kids about logistics? Writing a children’s book about the Incoterms®
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 21, 2023
The other day I was thinking on different ideas to write about and one of the subjects that came to me was Incoterms®, which are a set of 11 individual rules issued by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) which define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the sale of goods in international transactions.
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First emission-free barges on Europe’s waterways
Supply Chain and Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2018
What’s interesting about this article to me is the concept of using a container to house the battery. That way it can be removed/replaced if there is a problem, cutting down time to just long enough to lift the old … Continue reading →
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Women in Logistics 2023 – PART 4
Ship Monk
MARCH 29, 2023
Tell us a little about the responsibilities of your position. What do you enjoy most about your job? HR has a unique role in the organization and being able to help our team members is really important to me. Life is about experiences, successes, and failures, but live each day to the fullest.
The Most Important and Most Misunderstood Concept in Business - Opportunity Cost
10xLogistics
APRIL 3, 2024
If you paid me $100 and I was able to give you 3 more hours with your kids would you pay me? They get 3 hours with their kids for $60 when they already told me they would pay $100 or more. The answer is almost always yes. Now, let's apply this to business. Why is this so important? The answer is simple.
International Women’s Day at Jungheinrich
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 8, 2024
This International Women’s Day, we talk to two Jungheinrich UK leaders about their careers, their greatest successes and challenges, and opportunities for women. Karen: “Firstly, it’s about looking after our employees as they are our biggest asset. Then it’s about knowing what works for the customer. I will find a way.
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Women in Ecommerce | Interview #2
Ship Monk
MARCH 22, 2024
Learn about these trailblazing ladies, their approaches to the industry, and their innovative, optimistic mindsets as they build their empires. What made you passionate about working in your particular industry? What do you enjoy most about your career and position? What do you enjoy most about your career and position?
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The Right Data in the Right Place for the Right People
FreightWaves SONAR
MARCH 21, 2024
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about how much data we have…if you’re new to SONAR, it’s a lot. So what are we going to do about it? Think about the market signals we discuss. SONAR boasts more than $1.7 trillion in annual supply chain data across more than 300,000 unique data points/deliverables. Good problem to have?
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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 18, 2022)
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
I was about 8 the first time I lost to the chicken. My grandparents brought me, my sister, and my cousins to Chinatown in NYC to have lunch at a small. The first video game I ever played wasn’t a video game at all; it was a chicken in a glass case that played tic-tac-toe.
Sarah Ruffcorn, Trinity Logistics’s President, Named ‘Distinguished Woman in Logistics’
Trinity Logistics
APRIL 11, 2024
This recognition is a testament to the incredible Team I am honored to work with, the influential leaders, mentors, and family that have challenged and encouraged me. She is humble, dedicated, and truly cares about the development of her people. “I am truly honored to receive this award,” said Ruffcorn.
What is all the Fuss About With chatGPT? My Conversation WITH it…
10xLogistics
JANUARY 28, 2023
Yes, I am saying my chat WITH it as I had a very interesting chat about the trucking business. I have a lot to think about relative to chatGPT and one thing is for sure. So, if you are not using it, you may want to think about it. Here is my recent conversation with my new friend: Me: Is trucking a viable business?
Customer Experience: How We Feel vs. How We Think?
Carter Logistics
APRIL 9, 2021
I learned this at about 8:30 AM before a 9:00 AM appointment. I have been a patient there for about 3 years, and this has never been a requirement before that day. Not happy, I proceeded with the exam and spoke to my doctor about it. She said she would see what could be done to help me with future appointments.
DHL Supply Chain’s Digital Transformation in the Warehouse
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 17, 2022
Earlier this month, Brian Gaunt, Senior Director of Accelerated Digitization at DHL, provided me with an update on the company’s warehouse digitization journey. Brian provided me with insights into some specific warehouse automation and robotics examples. DHL Innovation Funnel. Autonomous Mobile Robots and AGVs.
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