Building Your Own Supply Chain Network Design Team Isn’t as Simple as it Sounds
These days, most companies recognize the strategic value that supply chain network design projects can deliver, but when and how to initiate these large-scale projects are often open questions. To have...
View ArticleFive Simple Steps to Design a New Warehouse
“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” Everytime we come across a poorly run warehouse, we’re reminded of Winston Churchill’s famous quote above. Warehouse design is a science and can be...
View ArticleSupply Chain Strategies to Minimize the Impact of Tariffs
The Mandarin word for “crisis” is Weiji or 危机 and it has two interesting characters, with the first meaning “danger” while the second represents “opportunity.” Despite the fact that this translation...
View ArticleThe Benefits of “Off-Cycle” Transportation Sourcing Events
A large percentage of North American companies hold their annual transportation sourcing event during the first quarter or last quarter of each year. One of the primary factors driving this decision is...
View ArticleThe Problem with Multi-Period Network Design for Seasonal Products—and How to...
If your company manufactures seasonal items, then you know that these products often add complexity to distribution network planning. The answer for many companies is to use multi-period network design...
View ArticleHow to Reduce Product Returns and Increase Sustainability Results
Sustainability is a pressing issue very much at the forefront for an increasing number of global organizations. What once felt like a buzzword is now a strategic initiative as more companies look for...
View ArticleImproving Your S&OP Process with S&OE: A dedicated process for “here and now”...
Upon implementation, S&OP processes are designed to make tactical decisions concerning long-term business goals. Unfortunately, there is often a stark difference between design and practice. For...
View ArticleThe 50th Annual Peachtree Road Race: A Lesson in Supply Chain Management
Every July 4th since 1970, competitive athletes, avid runners, casual joggers, and enthusiastic walkers alike gather in Atlanta, GA for the annual running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race. This time...
View Article7 Challenges Facing Supply Chain Leaders in 2019: What’s changed?
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View ArticleLast Mile: We need a plan, but where should we start?
E-commerce, omni-channel, last mile, direct-to-consumer—pick your favorite term, but they all refer to the same consumer-driven phenomenon. It’s complicated, and it’s only going to get more complicated...
View ArticleThe Adverse Effects of a Private or Dedicated Fleet on Your Supply Chain...
A private or dedicated fleet can solve a lot of your distribution and fulfillment challenges, especially if your business runs on regular or time-sensitive deliveries (e.g., retail, DSD, QSR, etc.). As...
View ArticleUsing the Right Data to Right-Size Your Warehouse
Warehouses are not one size fits all. Too little warehouse capacity can restrict the volume of SKUs you can ship, inhibiting revenue and service levels, while too much warehouse capacity inflates your...
View ArticleThe Toll of Your Private Fleet on Network Modeling
A recent project of mine in the New York City metro area highlighted a cost driver with an unexpected material impact on the accuracy of private fleet modeling: tolls. It’s a factor that’s frequently...
View ArticleIs Your 2019 Holiday Plan Ready for This Season’s Last Mile Challenges?
A short holiday season, the continued e-commerce boom, and unique last mile transportation challenges make 2019 a potential perfect storm of fulfillment risks. Are you ready? Depending on the size of...
View ArticleSit Back or Lean In: The Options for Furniture Manufacturers Facing Impending...
Consumer goods and electronics manufacturers are busy figuring out what they’re going to do in December when President Donald Trump’s 10 percent tariff on an estimated $300 billion worth of Chinese...
View ArticleKey Characteristics of a Good Supply Chain Planning Process
Planning processes drive many key activities in supply chain, whether we’re talking about demand forecasting, production scheduling, etc. But is your process effective? Based on my experience, here...
View ArticleInnovation: A common theme at CSCMP EDGE 2019
Last month, I was honored to participate as a track chair at EDGE, the annual conference for CSCMP. Specifically, I helped lead the Sponsor Series II track in which the content is chosen by the...
View ArticleCrafting Complexity: How Personalization is Changing Your Supply Chain
Oktoberfest is a celebration of all things beer, when specialty beers are refined and revealed to the world. I’ve always been a draft beer guy myself, not dabbling in grapefruit lagers or...
View ArticleThe Challenges of Designing a Pan-European Distribution Network
Europe is home to some of the world’s largest economies which makes it an attractive market. However, even though the continent’s land mass is larger than that of the United States, its geography,...
View ArticleUberization & the Shifting Shipper/Carrier Relationship: A conversation with...
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