SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Neil Southern, 2011).

Supply Chain Efficiency 138

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Logistics 138

SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.

Supply Chain Optimization 93

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 93

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]. Urban consolidation centers: Establishing strategically located hubs allows for the consolidation of smaller deliveries into larger, more efficient routes for final distribution [2].

Supply Chain Optimization 97

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Route optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How Cold Chain Differs Between the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries! Refrigerated transport is a vital component of global supply chains. To further support how refrigerated transport is so valuable in a global supply chain, below are several more reasons: 1.

supply chain budgeting 97

supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 97

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The pandemic has taught us supply chain professionals a precious lesson in supply chain risk management. The pandemic has put to the test, flexibility, adaptability, and resilience of supply chains. The supply disruption triggered in China sent shock waves all around and shut down the global economy.

Risk management 52

Risk management Risk Suppliers Management 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 9, 2023

But procurement is more than just buying; it’s about making informed and strategic decisions that can significantly impact a company’s bottom line, efficiency, and competitive advantage. These are quantifiable measures used to track and analyze the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of the procurement process.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Quality 52

Supply Chain Trend

JULY 28, 2018

In his experiments on cooperative behaviour, Yochai Benkler (2011) found that 30% of people behave as though they are selfish. Principles like open communications, transparent data usage, public information sharing make them nervous. Adam Grant (2013) divides people into givers, takers, and matchers. A need to focus on the individual.

Leadership 68

Leadership Supply Chain Efficiency Change management Real-time Visibility 68