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Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value

Logistics Viewpoints

If you have been through this process at least once, you already have a good idea of what supply chain design is about: optimization. When most people hear the word “optimization,” they immediately think about minimizing costs. But optimization is much more than that! Let’s continue with this analogy.

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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Logistics Viewpoints

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters.

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5 Reasons How RFPs Help in Selecting the Right Logistics Technology Platform For Your Enterprise-Level Business

Locus

More and more companies are looking to digitalization of their end-to-end logistics operations for high efficiencies at optimal costs. Enter the Request for Proposal (RFP): a strategic tool that goes beyond mere vendor selection. Should the solution optimize dispatch for captive fleet, or allow you to leverage an asset-light model?

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain. In this article, I will redress the balance by exploring outsourcing from a more holistic perspective, focusing on ways to consider outsourcing partnerships for improvement throughout the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Visibility: A Precursor to Insight and Optimization

CLX Logistics

As digitization continues to modify the global supply chain landscape, its unprecedented data sources and solutions will lead to not only the demise of disparate information systems, but to the rise of true, end-to-end, supply chain visibility. Improve lead times and performance. Augment and Set Visibility Tools In Place.

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BD Achieves End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

Becton Dickinson (BD) has been on a journey to improve visibility into their extended supply chain. Kevin Nelson, a chief procurement officer and senior vice president at BD, agreed to be interviewed on this topic. Mr. Nelson points out that it is possible for a sourcing problem deep in a supply chain to halt production for BD.

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Using Data to Improve Supply Chain Operations

Material Handling and Logistics

Forward-thinking supply chain professionals are looking to advanced technologies to streamline processes, improve accuracy, accelerate delivery and reduce costs. At its core, digital transformation is about using technology and data to change the way business operates rather than just improving it.