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The CEO’s New Strategy

The Lean Thinker

Andersen Not many years ago there was a CEO so exceedingly fond of finding the right strategy that he spent all of his money on consultants to tell him what the strategy should be. One day there came two consultants and they said they could craft the most magnificent strategy imagianable. ” But he did not say so.

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Developing a Distribution Strategy with Matt McGregor

The Logistics of Logistics

Developing a Distribution Strategy with Matt McGregor. Joe Lynch and Matt McGregor discuss developing a distribution strategy. Distribution strategy is one of the areas of focus for Matt and the Colliers Real Estate team. Key Takeaways: Developing a Distribution Strategy. Elements of a successful distribution strategy.

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Transportation Strategies for Continued Success

Logistics Viewpoints

A TMS offers optimization capabilities across multiple modes to improve service levels and reduce freight spend. Below are some transportation strategies for success for suppliers of TMS, TES, and MTS. Coronavirus has changed the outlook for direct-to-consumer commerce, and a TMS is now a critical component of this strategy.

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The Most Overlooked DC Performance Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

with one of the highest costs of living. In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that 70% of employees would not work at a leading company if it meant they had to tolerate a bad workplace culture. Many of the best automation solutions do not eliminate headcount. These are clear cut benefits.

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Corporate Tell-All: International Expansion Horror Stories

Fail to abide, and you’re risking drawn-out litigation processes, high penalties and monetary costs, permanent reputational damage, and even jail time. Download the case study to discover: Real-life international growth challenges and the strategies that effectively solved them.

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In Focus: 2023 SCM Strategies for Industry Leaders

Locus

As supply chains move past the uncertainties of 2020, they are met with new challenges while continuing to meet demands for greater efficiency, reduced operational costs and memorable consumer experiences. Without data and insights, creating strategies to enhance SCM is like groping in the dark. trillion by 2030.

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How to Best Use a Spot Market Strategy During This Market Shift

CH Robinson Logistics

The short answer is “yes,” as long as you have a segmented freight portfolio strategy for both the contract market and the spot market. Every business has a responsibility to develop strategies that take advantage of the best market price and service. As you build your strategy, confirm the spot market capacity for specific areas.