Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

The first one arrived a few years ago when a growing number of companies started treating supply chain design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise. What would this “next generation solution” be? Overall, the sessions were all very insightful and informative.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 36

Logistics in War

AUGUST 3, 2018

A military logistician is a study in contrasts. Also known known as a ‘historical immersion problem,’ a decision-forcing case is an exercise in which participants take on the role of an actual person who, at some point in the past, was faced by a particularly challenging problem. A link to his site can be found here.

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Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Exercises Logistics 94

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 23, 2018

The Port of Dunkirk has reiterated its commitment to the ambitious CAP 2020 project, following positive feedback to a public consultation exercise. The port is a major player in goods transport and the economy of the Hauts-de-France region. A public consultation was held from 19 September to 22 December 2017 in which 78.5%

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Multimodal transport Exercises Construction Study 28

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Mini Case Study: Walmart. If your supply chain network design has not been under the microscope, and you care about business success, it’s probably time to consider the benefits of a design review and optimisation exercise. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. Procurement costs. Inventory and storage costs. Poor forecast accuracy.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 122

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Mini Case Study: Walmart. If your supply chain network design has not been under the microscope, and you care about business success, it’s probably time to consider the benefits of a design review and optimisation exercise. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. Procurement costs. Inventory and storage costs. Poor forecast accuracy.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 118

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

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. As at December of 2017, Terex was making plans to integrate the yard management solution with its ERP platform to enable even greater functionality.

Cost Reduction 85

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 85

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. As of December 2017, Terex was planning to integrate the yard management solution with its ERP platform to enable even greater functionality.

Cost Reduction 65

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 65