Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Boeing is now a case study in how not to outsource a supply chain. The Dreamliner program was launched in April of 2004 with an order for 50 aircraft from All Nippon Airways. Recent investigations have revealed serious production control problems within Boeing’s supply chain operations.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 15, 2023

A case study of the University of California, Berkeley, showed that implementing a green procurement policy resulted in an estimated annual cost savings of over $200,000 (Marrone, 2010). Case Study: The University of British Columbia The University of British Columbia (UBC) is an exemplary model of sustainable campus logistics.

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Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

Why this book rocks: Before you read this, you may not understand how a simple box that can be loaded off a ship and onto a truck or train literally changes the way the world operates. Read this if you’re interested in: A great case study of a growing company that thrived on global imports and more efficient internal processes.

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PINC

JULY 29, 2020

These projects can serve as a map for supply chain executives looking for new opportunities to drive improvement in their own operations. Since its founding in 2004, PINC has been a pioneer in providing real-time visibility and workflow orchestration to yard operations across distribution centers and manufacturing plants worldwide.

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PINC

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The Green Supply Chain Award recognizes companies making green or sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategy and are working to achieve measurable sustainability goals within their own operations and supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

I remember speaking a few years ago with Art Mesher, Descartes’ CEO from November 2004 through November 2013, and he attributed the turnaround to Descartes’ shift from a “culture of selling” to a “culture of serving.” How can I summarize the many sessions and customer case studies I attended in a short blog post?

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