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What do UPS, Shamrock Foods, Amazon & a 3PL Have in Common?
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What do UPS, Shamrock Foods, Amazon & a 3PL Have in Common?

Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement

What do UPS, Shamrock Foods, Amazon & a 3PL Have in Common?

In touring multiple facilities, ranging from package shipments to cold storage food service delivery to the e-commerce behemoth to 3PL organizations, it became clear that as many conversations that take place about labor costs and other daily concerns, the #1 concern across the board is transportation costs

admin2024-02-16T20:44:52-08:00February 13, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: logistics, supply chain partners, systems view, technology, transportation|

Have you Thought about Increasing Demand?
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Have you Thought about Increasing Demand?

Supply Chain

Have you Thought about Increasing Demand?

No matter the position of my client (typically a CEO, Owner, CFO, General Manager or Board member), he/she is interested in increasing demand, and the project we are brought in to focus on relates to increasing demand, either directly or indirectly.

admin2024-02-16T20:45:59-08:00February 13, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain|Tags: customer experience, demand planning, supply chain partners, Vendor managed inventory, VMI|

The Value of Collaborating with Strange Bedfellows
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The Value of Collaborating with Strange Bedfellows

I've Been Thinking, Leadership & Skills Development

The Value of Collaborating with Strange Bedfellows

There can be significant value and strategic advantage created in collaborating with unlikely partners if there are clear objectives, trust and an open mind.

admin2024-02-16T20:47:13-08:00February 5, 2019|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Leadership & Skills Development|Tags: Amazon effect, collaboration, diversity, supply chain, supply chain partners, supply chain resiliency|

How Resilient Are Your Business Partners?
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How Resilient Are Your Business Partners?

Inner Circle, Supply Chain

How Resilient Are Your Business Partners?

As we kick off our new series “The Resilient Supply Chain”, we are thinking about resiliency from all angles that will impact success. One of the first that pops to mind is the resilience of your business partners.

admin2023-12-10T17:58:32-08:00December 20, 2018|Categories: Inner Circle, Supply Chain|Tags: Amazon effect, supply chain partners, supply chain resiliency|

The Resilient Supply Chain: Vendors or Partners?
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The Resilient Supply Chain: Vendors or Partners?

Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management

The Resilient Supply Chain: Vendors or Partners?

Do you view your suppliers as vendors or partners? And who are you hiring to manage these relationships?

admin2023-12-16T11:50:59-08:00November 26, 2018|Categories: Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management|Tags: collaboration, manufacturing, procurement, resilient supply chain, supplier management, supply chain, supply chain partners, supply chain resiliency|

The Resilient Supply Chain: Do You Have Resilient Employees?
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The Resilient Supply Chain: Do You Have Resilient Employees?

Supply Chain, Talent & Leadership

The Resilient Supply Chain: Do You Have Resilient Employees?

It is important to nurture resilient employees to ensure a more robust and adaptable supply chain.

admin2024-02-16T21:22:43-08:00October 11, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain, Talent & Leadership|Tags: resilient supply chain, supply chain partners, supply chain resiliency|

When is it the ‘Right’ Time for a Supply Chain Network Assessment?
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When is it the ‘Right’ Time for a Supply Chain Network Assessment?

Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization

When is it the ‘Right’ Time for a Supply Chain Network Assessment?

Supply Chain networks that are not set up to support scalable, profitable growth have a high likelihood of negatively impacting your customers, impeding your growth and consuming far more resources than ever imagined to sustain.

admin2024-02-29T10:50:34-08:00August 1, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: distribution, logistics, supply chain assessment, supply chain optimization, supply chain partners, warehousing|

Gaining New Ideas to Increase Business Value
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Gaining New Ideas to Increase Business Value

Business & the Economy

Gaining New Ideas to Increase Business Value

There is no doubt that the most successful executives utilize all of these techniques to make sure they generate a seemingly never-ending stream of ideas to increase the value of their business. Will you set aside time on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to priorities these activities?

admin2024-02-16T21:58:40-08:00July 18, 2018|Categories: Business & the Economy|Tags: business consulting, business results, collaboration, engagement, profitability, supply chain partners|

Conflict & Collaboration in the Supply Chain
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Conflict & Collaboration in the Supply Chain

Communication & Collaboration, Talent & Leadership

Conflict & Collaboration in the Supply Chain

Have you thought about the role of conflict and collaboration in the supply chain? When thinking of supply chain from creation to customer, there are many links and connections.