SCMDOJO
JANUARY 23, 2023
If you want to gain more supply chain analytics knowledge, you’re in the right place. We’ve compiled a list of 10 great supply chain analytics books to help you better understand the concepts and strategies behind this vital business field.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JANUARY 20, 2025
In 2006, Dixon became Vice President of Mexico operations and two years later took over Werners Canada services. We want to work together to solve these transportation and supply chain issues. The pandemic taught us a lot about how fragile long supply chains are, so theres been a move to source closer to the end consumer.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks. History of Supply Chain Management: Roots.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 25, 2024
Let’s delve into the intricacies of vehicle utilization and explore strategies for optimization. Warehouse constraints: Warehouse racking systems, especially in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, often have standard slot heights that limit stack height in vehicles (McKinnon, 2006). Supply Chain Benchmarking 2003.
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 10, 2024
To optimize operations, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact, a multifaceted approach is required. Backloading: Optimizing vehicle utilization through backhauling is key to logistical efficiency. Initiatives like Tesco’s Supplier Collection and Onward Supply Schemes demonstrate significant fuel savings.
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
While Lean focuses on eliminating waste and optimizing processes to achieve seamless workflow, Six Sigma targets reducing variation and improving quality through data-driven analysis and statistical tools. – JIT deliveries cause congestion in the supply chain which leads to delays, pollution, shortage of workers, etc.
SCMDOJO
JULY 16, 2024
This article explores challenges identified in a research paper by McKinnon (2006) focusing on vehicle utilization and efficiency in the freight industry [1]. Solution: Route optimization software: Utilizing software that optimizes delivery routes can minimize travel distances and improve vehicle fill rates, even with smaller loads [1].
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