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Examples of How Supplier Quality Management System Implementations Pay Off

GlobalTranz

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. We deal with our suppliers of transportation on a daily basis: our select carrier partners. The theme is Improved Quality Management.

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Case Study: Handling the Tough Wood Supply Chain

Logistics Business Magazine

Consider the journey of a laminate floorboard, for example.”. to set the correct pressure for the particular reel of product,” says David “This is crucial for avoiding damage that may occur when transporting reels to and from the warehouse.”. For example, Zone 1 or 2 for gases, Zone 21 or 22 for dusts, or a combination of gas and dust.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. With the right data you can reduce your overall transportation costs, both accessorial costs and overall freight spend. 17% went bankrupt, went private, or were acquired. Let’s not waste it.

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How sanctions affect shipping companies and trade

Shipping and Freight Resource

Shipping companies are a particular subject of such sanctions, as they may not be direct entities of US or EU sanctions, although the aforesaid restrictions will anyway affect their interests, as shown in several case studies. Like the US, the EU also imposed sanctions (or restrictive measures) against Russia in 2014.

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Digital Transformations Are Not Just for the Big Guys

Logistics Viewpoints

The belief was that the company—acquired by private equity firm Agman Partners in 2014—could scale the business more effectively if it underwent a digital transformation. For example, a truck might be scheduled to make three stops for customers A, B, and C, in that order. Mr. Sanders was involved in the time studies. “I

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Antwerp sees growth despite pandemic

Logistics Business Magazine

Containers are the only cargo type that has continuously grown since 2014, up by 4.3% In preparation for Brexit, Port of Antwerp put all its efforts into further expanding short sea connections with the UK and Ireland in order to achieve the modal shift from ferry to container transport. compared to 2019 (in tonnes).

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

Logistics Bureau

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.