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The Most Overlooked DC Performance Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that 70% of employees would not work at a leading company if it meant they had to tolerate a bad workplace culture. Many of the best automation solutions do not eliminate headcount. This solution significantly reduced shipping costs by eliminating wasted cardboard and dunnage.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up (October 7th-11th 2024)

Logistics Viewpoints

The exhibit featured dozens of items, articles of clothing, and mementos dating back to the era of the Silk Road. UVa Health said it is working on reducing any unnecessary waste of IV products, including IV fluids, dialysis fluids, parenteral nutrition, and irrigation fluids.

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Savvy Supply Chain Leaders Aren’t Letting a Good Downturn Go to Waste

Logistics Viewpoints

These are the companies and leaders that aren’t letting a good downturn go to waste. A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. Reduced working capital. Let’s not waste it. Faster order-to-cash.

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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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Inventory Management Excellence: Some Companies to Learn From

Logistics Bureau

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? Amazon did not invent the random storage approach. Book your free consultation.

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Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It

Logistics Bureau

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. We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy.

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Navigating the Produce Supply Chain

Blue Grace Logistics

Growers, shippers, and retailers with advanced supply chain strategies are earning consumer loyalty, thanks in part to the supply chain professionals who plan, execute, and adapt to the challenges posed by fresh produce. Reducing the environmental impact of producing and transporting produce is a major concern.