Industry Nodes Operations Strategy 
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 13, 2021
Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree. Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree discuss sourcing strategy: effective vs efficient. When developing a sourcing strategy, the focus can be effectiveness (gaining desired results) or on efficiency (reducing cost, labor, and resources used). About Ron Crabtree.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 21, 2021
The supply chain nodes which were once deemed to be relatively static have become far more dynamic in the recent past. The rapid shifts to eCommerce during the pandemic caused retailers and brand owners alike to flex their network nodes (where goods are made and inventories are stocked) significantly.
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Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 6, 2022
And although the operational costs of online returns may cause headaches for managers, it is the cost of losing customers due to poor returns experiences that threatens companies most. Those who can build reverse logistics processes into their business strategies stand the best chance to move forward.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 11, 2023
The post-COVID-19 (if we can claim to be post COVID) “new normal” will continue to be defined by new challenges and more importantly by the ability of the supply chain executives to manage disruption and their ability to power organization strategy and growth.
Locus
DECEMBER 7, 2021
With the pandemic and political instability, businesses in the Middle East have begun to reconsider supply chain strategy to improve their resilience. Oil price and logistics operating cost follows a linear pattern, and if we double our fuel prices, operating cost would increase by about a factor of 1.8. Oil price fluctuations.
PINC
JULY 20, 2020
New report from Kearney and CSCMP paints a picture of a resilient industry that’s increasingly turning to technology and automation to help navigate the COVID crisis and subsequent economic downturn. According to Kearney, the pandemic has also highlighted the value of the logistics industry. is no exception,” Kearney points out.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 22, 2021
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) as a process has been around since the 1980’s. While the terminology evolved, the underlying thesis of S&OP has stayed the same, i.e., bridge the divide between sales forecasts and operational plans while respecting the budget.
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