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3 Ways to Benchmark to Boost Supply Chain Performance

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

If you’ve never done a benchmarking exercise before, read on. Case Study: An Automotive Parts Business. This exercise would involve you measuring particular functions or aspects of your business and comparing that against other parts of your business. Perhaps you have operations in many different countries.

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Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With that question answered, I’m giving the rest of this article over to highlighting several business and supply chain issues, which, if you are experiencing them in your enterprise, are potent indications that CTS analysis should be on your agenda —for execution at the soonest. View case study Learn more about cost-to-serve benefits.

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S&OP in Agribusiness: How to Harvest the Benefits with Advanced Analytics

AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

Besides the regular challenges expected of such an intricate operation, there are social and environmental concerns, stringent regulations, a labor shortage and rising competition. The company operates 7 sugar cane processing factories in Brazil, in a cluster located in the northwest region of Sao Paulo state.

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S&OP in Agribusiness: How to Harvest the Benefits with Advanced Analytics

AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

Besides the regular challenges expected of such an intricate operation, there are social and environmental concerns, stringent regulations, a labor shortage and rising competition. The company operates 7 sugar cane processing factories in Brazil, in a cluster located in the northwest region of Sao Paulo state. – Tweet this.

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The five most popular ‘Logistics In War’ posts of 2017

Logistics in War

DECEMBER 26, 2017

With 2017 drawing to a close, I am proud to present the five most read articles of the year. I do so with the caveat that with the growth of the site, the earliest articles drew less views than those released later in the year. Why is this important? 3 – ‘Logistics and the strangling of strategy’ by David Beaumont.

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The ‘So What’ of my experiences in East Timor – Reflections on East Timor by a Logistics Unit Commander Part 4

Logistics in War

OCTOBER 4, 2019

“In the two decades since the Australian deployment to East Timor as part of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), much has been written about the operation predominantly from the national and military strategic perspectives. Part One can be found here , Two here and Three here. Don’t be fooled by Readiness Notice.

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‘The furthest, the weakest’ – how logistics creates national power

Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2018

This article follows-up last week’s post on logistics in deterrence. . John Louth once wrote of a widespread tendency to misread the significance of lift and sustainment to operational scenarios. [2] By David Beaumont. The nature and characteristics of strategic competition has been given new life in recent months.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

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. This operation was proving too costly and too slow, so the company launched an initiative to achieve a 10% supply chain cost reduction within four years.

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‘The furthest, the weakest’ – how logistics and distance influence national power

Logistics in War

MAY 16, 2018

This article is part two of a series of posts examining logistics and strategic competition. John Louth once wrote of a widespread tendency to misread the significance of lift and sustainment to operational scenarios. [2] By David Beaumont. Its influence, however, is also highly understated.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Of the business leaders participating in that survey, more than 50% considered supply chain to be a standalone business operating function.

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7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Of the business leaders participating in that survey, more than 50% considered supply chain to be a standalone business operating function.

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Supply Chain Management:Importance of Proactive Master Data.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Case Studies. |. This exercise was done before the monthly planning cycle start. This exercise yield positive results, in terms of planning community getting their confidence back in APO system & overall solution, over a period of time. Very good article Pushkar. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Offerings. |.

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No Supply Chain Strategy? Here’s How to Develop One

Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. Ideally, though, evaluating your position against competitors should not solely be a KPI benchmarking exercise. Start with the Software. Lean supply chain practices.

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Supply Chain Management:'Asset' in Enterprise Asset Management

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 3, 2012

Case Studies. |. You do regular exercise to ensure frequency of your breakdown can be reduced or you take your kid for scheduled vaccinations - Preventive Maintenance. Recently Praveen forwarded us an article on usage of Maximo for tracking Animals as Assets ( [link] ) - a totally new dimension of Maximo isnt?

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Planning to sustain the force – Reflections on East Timor by a Logistics Unit Commander Part Two

Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

. “In the two decades since the Australian deployment to East Timor as part of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), much has been written about the operation predominantly from the national and military strategic perspectives. As the operation recedes into history, we need to ensure the key lessons identified do not also fade.”

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Swinging into action – reflections on East Timor by a logistics Unit Commander Part Three

Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

“In the two decades since the Australian deployment to East Timor as part of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), much has been written about the operation predominantly from the national and military strategic perspectives. Part One can be found here and Two here. Unwillingness to Regroup Assets. The proposal was denied.

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3 Ways to Benchmark to Boost Supply Chain Performance

Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It

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S&OP in Agribusiness: How to Harvest the Benefits with Advanced Analytics

S&OP in Agribusiness: How to Harvest the Benefits with Advanced Analytics

The five most popular ‘Logistics In War’ posts of 2017

The ‘So What’ of my experiences in East Timor – Reflections on East Timor by a Logistics Unit Commander Part 4

‘The furthest, the weakest’ – how logistics creates national power

7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

‘The furthest, the weakest’ – how logistics and distance influence national power

8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Supply Chain Management:Importance of Proactive Master Data.

No Supply Chain Strategy? Here’s How to Develop One

Supply Chain Management:'Asset' in Enterprise Asset Management

Planning to sustain the force – Reflections on East Timor by a Logistics Unit Commander Part Two

Swinging into action – reflections on East Timor by a logistics Unit Commander Part Three

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