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[INFOGRAPHIC] Optimize Manufacturing Operations with these 5 Golden Manufacturing Metrics

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In order to optimize manufacturing operations, or really just about anything, you need to have at your fingertips the best and most accurate manufacturing metrics around. In today's post, we share 5 Golden Manufacturing Metrics that all manufacturing companies should understand to improve plant operations quality.

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Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014

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The Ultimate Guide for Effective LTL Freight Management : we put on a 60 minute webinar entitled, “Best Practices for Effective LTL Freight Management and Shipping.” We had a great turnout with over 250 logistics managers, supply chain officers, and those in the transportation world registering and attending the webinar.

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Last Mile eCommerce: Why eCommerce Logistics Now Requires Expertise in Last Mile & White Glove Logistics Services

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Now includes installation, so home improvement shippers, like Home Depot and Lowes Home Improvement, must now consider eCommerce to be a venue for selling items requiring installation and assembly, reports Stuart Lauchlan of Diginomica. Leveraging Metrics, Shippers Find Better Ways to Excel at Customer Service and Last Mile Services.

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9 KPIs to Track for Proper Freight Management

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Most industry experts rate the cost of logistics as very costly. Nearly every company offers some sort of discounted shipping plan for large purchase orders, and more customers are demanding faster delivery at a reduced rate. Freight Management KPIs are undoubtedly the most important metrics to track and understand.

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6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

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A recent report by Frost & Sullivan, “The Future of Parts and Service Retailing in the Automotive Aftermarket” , predicts that by 2025, 10 to 15 percent of all global parts sales will be made online. Advanced Analytics Continue to Get a Bigger Plate at the Manufacturing Dinner Table. Increasing Equipment Uptime.

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Why Reverse Logistics Systems and Transportation Management Should Be Considered Together

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This presents opportunities for developing new revenue streams, an exciting challenge to logistics professionals. So, many suppliers utilize outside logistics management to ensure customers remain fully satisfied and continue to repeat purchasing. meaningful and accurate performance metrics. reverse logistic cycle time control.

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Whitman School Collaborates with Staples to Analyze Supply Chain Management Opportunities Sparking Millennial Interest

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We are lucky to also feature the great supply chain of Staples, who recently purchased Office Depot. The end result of both projects will be presented to senior Staples leadership at the end of the engagement. Franklin Center for Supply Chain Management at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University.