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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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Thank You Thursday Shout Outs – December

Ship Monk

She definitely gets sh*t done! for all of her hard work and the amazing effort she puts into ensuring orders are always out on time: She always will go that extra mile to help get 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.

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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. Here it is, in no particular order. Time to hit the road.

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Order Management System: What exactly is an OMS?

GlobalTranz

In modern order fulfillment, the demand for an order management system is unparalleled. Prior to the rise of e-commerce, orders were handled through faxes and direct mail. So, let’s take a stroll through the broad and specific definitions of an OMS. What Does an Order Management System Really Do?

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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. .

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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. Lower transportation costs and faster order fulfillment with the ability to choose warehouses by their closeness to customer bases. Their pros and cons.

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Ghost Victories – an excerpt from Upstream by Dan Heath

The Lean Thinker

If you happen to order it, I get a small kickback, no cost to you, Just FYI. 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.” In another case I was in a meeting with a team that was discussing a customer complaint.