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

Logistics Bureau

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. 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. Supply Chain Strategy. What’s wrong with this picture?

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Supply Chain Planning: 4 Essential Year End Questions to Ask Yourself

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We loved this post because as we get towards the end of the year many companies are conducting supply chain planning for 2016 (did I just type that?! A huge part of effective strategy in any business function is planning. economy will remain strong through 2016, only negative is the driver shortage. where has the time gone!).

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7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. 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. Supply Chain Strategy. Mini Case Study: Walmart.

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Russia’s low-cost influence strategy finds success in Serbia

247 Customs Broker

The gift of the jets encapsulates Russian strategy in Serbia — and much of the world. billion in 2016, totaling up aid, investments and trade — Russia’s presence is far more penetrating. and its members offered more than $600 million in aid to Serbia in 2016, the latest year figures are available, 50 times as much as the Kremlin.

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

Logistics Bureau

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: a true make-to-order scenario. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, with a considerable proportion of that growth achieved by way of acquisitions.

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

Logistics Bureau

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, achieving a considerable portion of that growth by way of acquisitions. Procurement analysis. Supplier communication.

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Nippon Express holds strong presence across the globe

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“We have so many capabilities that many shippers here don’t know much about, although we’re a very dynamic company,” he said. “In Japan, Nippon Express is a household name and that carries with it a high expectation,” said George Hassapis, general counsel and vice president of the Corporate Strategy Division of the U.S. more national.