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Autoliv’s Supply Chain Risk Management Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

Steve: Klaus, when we talked, you mentioned Autoliv was already doing digital supplier management, had digital sourcing solutions, and was looking at real-time transportation visibility solutions to provide better predicted times of arrival for inbound and outbound shipments. Soon we will do more training. Any final thoughts?

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2023 supply chain and logistics management trends

EazyStock

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. Connecting the different tools to your ERP system allows you to access more information at various supply chain stages. Some companies are setting up bilateral supply chains.

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2023 supply chain and logistics management trends

EazyStock

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. Connecting the different tools to your ERP system allows you to access more information at various supply chain stages. Supplier management. Supplier ranking.

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How to Reduce Lead Times: 11 Tips for Manufacturers & Warehouses

Conger

Because in this post, you’ll find 11 effective strategies for doing just that. Ditch Unreliable Suppliers. Choose Domestic Suppliers. Consolidate Suppliers. Note: If you can't find a local supplier, use the large ordering strategy: Placing larger orders but less frequently to keep more inventory on hand.

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Cost To Serve – A Smarter Way to Improved Supply Chain Profitability

Logistics Bureau

Returns management. Thus, if you find out that an expensive transport solution (courier for example) is routinely being used to deliver a low margin product to a customer, you’ll understand that much better if the end result for you turns out to be a loss. Customer-specific services. The Value of Knowing Your CTS.

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The Transportation Supply Chain: Transportation’s Role in Supply Chain Management to Lower Total Costs

GlobalTranz

At distribution centers, Walmart uses cross-docking, a process in which product is exchanged between trucks so that each truck going to a retail store has products from different suppliers. Managers should ensure that a firm’s transportation strategy supports its competitive strategy.