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Editor’s Choice: Why Supply Chain Design Is Not a “One-and-Done” Exercise

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply Chain Design: A process where nodes, modes, flows, and policies driving a supply chain are defined, reviewed, optimized, and aligned to business objectives. Continuous Design: Continuous design is the development and ongoing refinement of optimal supply chain structures, policies, and flows. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Mars Wrigley’s Highly Successful Supply Chain Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

In terms of finding a 4PL solution provider, Mars wanted a company that could engage in truck loading and route optimization, and schedule shipments into and out of their warehouses. The stock rebalancing skill is designed to enable Mars to optimize DC to DC shipments. The analysis was not all that accurate.

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Pick Aisle Slotting (Chapter 5)

Camelot 3PL Software

In order to keep storage costs affordable and delay the need to expand warehouse space, warehouses may choose to optimize their warehouse configuration. By performing an analysis of the top products by average daily/weekly demand, it is possible to determine the fastest moving items that should be allotted prime accessible pick locations.

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Are your L&D programs reaping the outcomes you need?

UL EHS- Sustainability

A training needs analysis (TNA) will identify where employee training can make a meaningful contribution towards improving performance. The analysis can also reveal other variables that cause employees not to perform at the optimum levels– organizational culture, personal problems, job satisfaction or financial compensation.

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Where Does Supply Chain Design End and Planning Begin? (Takeaways from LLamasoft’s SummerCon 2017 Conference)

Talking Logistics

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. It was a strategic/tactical analysis, disconnected from day-to-day operations, and the software tools were difficult to learn and use.

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Intelligent Automation, the Future of Supply Chain. Is the Logistics Industry Ready?

Blue Grace Logistics

It will enable data sharing among all functions, highlight errors and outliers in the data, and speed up data analysis thus increasing efficiency, improving accuracy and lowering operating costs. However, like with all new things, there’s a need to exercise caution. However, like with all new things, there’s a need to exercise caution.

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3PL Warehousing Trends for 2022

Camelot 3PL Software

Shippers are looking for innovative ways to leverage technology to optimize their shipping options. The adage Speed, Quality, Cost – Pick two is an everyday exercise. Smaller warehouses also require more optimized use of space. However, the probabilities are increasing, requiring more proactive analysis and planning.