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WEBSeptember-October 2024. Back in late 2023, in response to global panic about the state of the supply chain, President Joe Biden announced the formation of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience. “We’re doubling down on our work at home—starting right here, right now—with the launch of a new Council on Supply Chain Resilience ...
Transportation Decision-Making in an Integrated Supply Chain
WEBOct 8, 2010 · This article addresses the key decision levels that need to be addressed for transportation to make its greatest impact in the integrated supply chain. These levels address long-term decisions, lane operations, choice of mode or carrier, and dock level operations. Long-Term Decisions. At the highest strategic decision level, transportation ...
The 2021 Supply Chain Top 25: Insights from leaders
WEBSep 7, 2021 · Agility and resilience were the essential traits exhibited by Gartner’s 17th annual global Supply Chain Top 25. This is an excerpt of the original article. It was written for the September-October 2021 edition of Supply Chain Management Review. The full article is available to current subscribers.
End-to-End Supply Chain Synchronization: A strategy for uncertain …
WEBNov 9, 2020 · As an example, a global paper manufacturer recently undertook a comprehensive analysis of its manufacturing operations. The analysis revealed that, while some categories rested on operations designed to maximize capacity utilization, other categories rested on operations designed to meet demand at scale.
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Gartner’s rankings of the 2022 Global Supply Chain Top 25 revealed
WEBMay 27, 2022 · Gartner, Inc. has released the results from its annual Global Supply Chain Top 25, identifying leading supply chains and highlighting their best practices. “Nineteen companies achieved the highest possible environmental, social and governance (ESG) score this year, reflecting the growing importance supply chain leaders assign to these initiatives,” said Mike Griswold, vice president team ...
What are beneficial cargo owners and why should we care?
WEBJan 3, 2023 · A new category of companies and even individuals are exerting an ever-increasing influence over the movement of shipments. While traditional terms of shipper and consignee still used in freight transport contracts and communications, the beneficial cargo owner (BCO) class must be understood and incorporated into all aspects of developing, marketing, and operating freight transport services.
How P&G stays on top of its game - Supply Chain Management …
WEBJul 18, 2023 · The list of Supply Chain Masters recognizes companies that exhibited sustained supply chain excellence over the previous 10 years. The first list included just two companies: Apple and P&G, both of which have remained on the list every year since. Of the latter, Gartner highlighted the CPG leader’s history of innovative supply chain practices.
Inside Target’s Store-as-a-Hub Supply Chain
WEBOct 4, 2023 · Moderator Baum observed that Target’s guest-centered supply chain provides the company with an opportunity to continuously evolve its operations, with its guests, or customers, top of mind. McCarthy said that is top of mind for every supply chain decision Target makes, which was on display at one of Target’s fulfillment centers.
Creating the Ideal Supplier Scorecard - Supply Chain Management …
WEBMar 1, 2010 · Creating the Ideal Supplier Scorecard. Most companies are less than satisfied with their systems in place to measure supplier performance (if they even have a system at all). But creation of an effective supplier scorecard—one that aligns directly with the outcomes sought from doing business with that supplier—is an eminently achievable goal.