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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

The definition of agility and resilience will continue to evolve. The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. A Positive Example. There are Also Commercial Reasons.

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40 Years, 40 Songs: The Definitive Transportation Playlist

Dedola Global Logistics

For example, Elton John warns us of the frosty dangers of Martian transport and child rearing in “Rocket Man.” We can thank the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for Johnny Cash hearing the train a comin’ in “Folsom Prison Blues” before he meets that poor man in Reno. Time to hit the road. Dedola Email Newsletter Success!

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13 Warehouse Types: Definitions, Functions & Examples

Conger

Plenty of examples of warehousing. Looking for a private warehousing definition? Now that we’ve covered private warehouses, let’s give a public warehouse definition. Perhaps the most prominent fulfillment center example is Amazon’s fulfillment centers. For example, take Co-op Partners Warehouse in St.

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Thank You Thursday Shout Outs – December

Ship Monk

She definitely gets sh*t done! She is very detail-oriented and kind to everyone she meets. Francheska is a great coworker, team player, and example to follow. He definitely gets sh*t done! She definitely gets sh*t done! Her dedication is recognized by management with a loud and cheerful Thank You!

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Ghost Victories – an excerpt from Upstream by Dan Heath

The Lean Thinker

The story I cited above about inventory levels is a great example. I can make my defect rates improve by altering the definition of “defect.” For example, I was working at a large company where a significant part of their product cost was a commodity raw material. The “rising tides” test.

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Advanced analytics meets social good: how Angel Flight West optimizes flight routes for families in need

AIMMS

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. To illustrate the type of passengers we work with, I think it’s best if I recall some examples from my pilot years. Those are very touching examples. Definitely time savings, especially during the summer months. Donate today.

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What are the true causes of ongoing supply chain disruptions?

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

There are many causes, for example, container ships from Asia are now too large to traverse the Panama Canal (20 years ago they were not), so they offload on the West Coast of the United States and are compelled to truck all goods to the East Coast. The AI, for example, should flag any orders that are way beyond the normal demands. .