The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Background: I wrote an article appearing in the current (October 2017) issue of AME Target Magazine (page 20) that profiles two very different organizations that have both seen really positive shifts in their culture. (And yes, my wife pointed out the misspelling “continous” on the magazine cover.). The second case study was about Meritus Health in Hagerstown, Maryland , and I want to go into a little more depth here about an element that has, so far, been a keystone to the positive changes they

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Understanding last mile logistics is only half the battle. Shippers need to reevaluate their existing last mile logistics processes and devise an effective last mile logistics strategy that aligns consumer and business expectation. This is the only way shippers can safeguard their position in the market and continue to provide products to their consumer basis.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Running your Supply Chain can be stressful, especially in times where unforeseen circumstances arise. When working with a 3PL such as BlueGrace during a logistics service disaster, we are able to offer solutions that many businesses don’t have access to. During an emergency, having a 3PL who you trust, with the full tool set of carriers, technology, people and solutions is crucial.

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CH Robinson Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2017

What is a 3PL & How Can They Benefit Your Business? | Transportfolio. Maybe you’re a relatively new business. Maybe you’ve only recently grown large enough to warrant the need for more transportation options. Whatever the reason, if you’re searching for a third party logistics provider (3PL) for the first time, you’ll want to have a keen understanding of what they are and how they work before choosing one to help with your logistics challenges.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Reflections following the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in London . This month, our team had the pleasure to attend Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference in London, a growing event that we’re always thrilled to participate in. This time, the event hosted 15% more visitors and took place at the Intercontinental O2 hotel.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2017

I’ve never been to Chile. I’ve never given a supply chain presentation in Spanish. I’ll be doing both for the first time in a couple of weeks at Seminarium’s Logistics & Operations Conference 2017 (October 18th in Santiago, Chile). Here’s a short video I recorded in Spanish highlighting the topic of my presentation: If you plan to be at the conference, I look forward to learning and networking with you.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2017

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Reflections following the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in London. Last month, our team had the pleasure to attend Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference in London, a growing event that we’re always thrilled to participate in. This time, the event hosted 15% more visitors and took place at the Intercontinental O2 hotel.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2017

It can be hard to wrap your mind around how encompassing last mile Logistics can be. Last mile e-commerce, last mile technology, last mile metrics and white glove services make standard shipping conversations seem like child’s play, and the new focus on the last mile is anything but. Shippers must adapt to the changing consumer demands and tailor last mile strategies to mesh well with such demands.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Not all supply chains are created equal and that’s certainly true when it comes to the fresh food supply chain. There are a lot of unique considerations in the overall procurement-to-delivery process, everything from temperature control to ensuring food safety. So, what does it take to improve operational effectiveness and reduce total landed costs in the fresh food supply chain?

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Logistics Problem Solving

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Even in the age of digital automation, there seem to be some tasks that shippers and their teams continue to do over and over again. I often talk to shippers that just spent millions of dollars to upgrade or implement their TMS only to have to put together a large staff of highly trained people to now manage the TMS. It seems that the TMS requires a lot of repetitive and manual actions to make it work—one of the things that a TMS is supposed to eliminate!

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 6, 2017

When choosing a 3PL, it’s important to be picky. Your shipping and distribution can be affected by a number of issues. If you’re handling shipping on your own, there’s more room for error when you have other matters of your business to focus on. You want a meaningful partnership, and a logistics provider can help to provide you with the tools you need.

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CH Robinson Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Are You Prepared for Tight Truckload Capacity? | Transportfolio. In the aftermath of Harvey and Irma, truckload capacity is tighter than it has been for years, giving some shippers challenges in covering freight. Here are the factors at work, along with some suggestions for what you can do now to prepare yourself for the market ahead. What’s causing tight truckload capacity.

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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2017

I’m heading back home today from the MercuryGate Velocity 2017 user conference in Las Vegas. I arrived Sunday night, and being on east coast time, I went to bed relatively early. At 12:30 am, a loud alarm went off in my room announcing that the resort (The Cosmopolitan) was being locked down. In my sleepy haze, I had no idea what to think. Was someone trying to rob the casino?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Take a moment to think about the existing last mile technology in operation in your facility. The chances are good that your organization has tracking software in place, but can your software provide valuable insights or just generalizations? These questions reflect why technology and effective transportation management, including the use of a transportation management system (TMS) and the Internet of Things (IoT), is key to the efficient execution of last mile delivery and service.

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10xLogistics

OCTOBER 6, 2017

I have been thinking and reading a lot lately about supply chain transformations. I have also been involved in many of them throughout my career including the integration of a $5bl supply chain with a $10bl supply chain in the durable goods area and the complete redesign of a major automotive service parts supply chain. What makes a transformation action great and what can cause them to fail?

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Logistics Problem Solving

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Even in the age of digital automation, there seem to be some tasks that shippers and their teams continue to do over and over again. I often talk to shippers that just spent millions of dollars to upgrade or implement their TMS only to have to put together a large staff of highly trained people to now manage the TMS. It seems that the TMS requires a lot of repetitive and manual actions to make it work—one of the things that a TMS is supposed to eliminate!

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In this post, Sophia Nisha, Director of Denied Party Screening at Descartes Systems Group , provides an overview of how identifying and preventing trade with cyber criminals is now part of the Denied Party Screening process.

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West Coast and California Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2017

The logistics question of where to locate your company’s distribution centers and how many you should have is pretty complex. Some consultants charge tens of thousands of dollars to gather the details and develop a software-aided recommendation. But if you import goods via the Port of LA or Long Beach and you’ve made the choice to distribute from Southern California, analyzing the best SoCal warehouse location is a bit easier to do.

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Apparel Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Order fulfillment takes many forms. The most critical distinction in this part of the supply chain is whether you're dealing with business-to-business (B2B) orders or you're managing business-to-consumer (B2C) shipping. Though some 3PL providers make you choose, The Apparel Logistics Group offers versatile solutions that are customized to streamline apparel shipping in both areas.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 1, 2017

‘[N]o distinction in importance can be made between combat functions and logistics functions’ and that ‘no distinction should be drawn …. in establishing priorities (between them).’. James Huston, The Sinews of War , 1966. In ‘The Arm behind the Spear’ , the first Logistics In War Primer , David Beaumont presents an introduction to logistics in force design, including the ‘tooth to tail ratio’, and two cases which highlight challenges in achieving a balanced force.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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Mazars Ledger

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Even within a free trade zone, exporting can be complicated by varying national regulations and tax regimes; outside of free… The post SMEs And Global Growth: Navigating The Legal And Tax Maze appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Dedola Global Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Amazon FBA Sellers: 3 Tips for Choosing the Right Freight Forwarder. It has never been a better time to be an eCommerce seller on Amazon. In 2016, a study found that 43 percent of all online sales went through Amazon , and that’s expected to grow. In fact, as Business Insider writes in the same article, “although [Amazon] faces a wide range of competition in the e-commerce market from both legacy retailers and new entrants, none of them can match Amazon’s customer loyalty and brand awareness whe

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Freightos

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The Logistics of Fidget Spinners. How Jack and Jeff Are Reshaping Global Retail. By Eytan Buchman, VP Marketing, Freightos. . Amazon has 27 airplanes and 258 supply chain facilities in the United States. Alibaba just announced $15 billion dollars to be invested in its global logistics network. Meanwhile, brick-and-mortar stores shut down in droves.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Outstanding Freight Broker / Logistics Sales Extraordinaire (Canada, Remote). Freightera.com is an award-winning tech startup based in Vancouver, BC. We are searching for an experienced Freight Broker to join our enthusiastic team. About Freightera. Our online platform can be compared to Expedia for Freight. We are a Freight Marketplace for B2B shippers in Canada and the United States offering 5-star service, best freight rates and best online inventory of lanes in North America.

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Mazars Ledger

OCTOBER 1, 2017

We are pleased to announce the release of the 2017 edition of Global Ecommerce Report 2017 published by the Ecommerce Foundation.… The post Global Ecommerce Report 2017 appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

Back in 2011 when U. S FDA's FSMA act (Food Safety Modernization Act) was signed into a law, it was a termed as a sweeping reform in the food safety laws as the focus totally shifted from 'Reaction' to 'Prevention'. There were seven rules under this act. One of them was titled FSVP - Foreign Supplier Verification Programs. It was touted as a very bold rule aiming to do a number of things which were never attempted before with respect to the food safety norms in the US.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2017

An effective warehouse management strategy can successfully reduce rework and drive warehouse management cost savings. However, poor decisions and assumptions can lead to the buildup of other inefficiencies, diminishing the value of your existing warehouse management strategy. To ensure your strategy tackles the right challenges and promotes profitability, it must be built on efficiency.

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