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Everything is white outside my window this morning. Snow has been falling since midnight, and the forecast says the snowfall will continue throughout the day. The kids are home and anxious to get outside to build their tunnels and  snowmen, while I’m just staring at the wall of heavy, packed snow at the end of my driveway, which I’m not… Continue reading

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Raise Your Glass

…and let’s make a toast for the year to come.

But first, a quick thank you for another successful year at Logistics Viewpoints. Total page views increased 107 percent this year compared to 2009; we have 1,022 followers on Twitter (and counting), and we’re getting an average of almost 2 new email subscribers per day. A lot of this growth has been fueled by word of mouth, so… Continue reading

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On Memories and Dreams

What am I most thankful for: my memories or my dreams?

The roads I have travelled or my plans to pave new paths? What I have already accomplished, personally and professionally, or my desire to accomplish more, accomplish different? The faded mental picture of me as a boy coloring with my mom, peeling the wrappers off crayons, or the blank canvas before me, brush in hand?

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The Supply Chain Team

Ideally, the supply chain team includes more than just the folks who work in manufacturing and distribution. For the supply chain to work efficiently and effectively, there are other folks in a company (who may not report to the Vice President of Manufacturing or Distribution) that should also be on the team.

Human Resources – They can help you acquire talent, figure out systems to fairly evaluate… Continue reading

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I’ve seen hundreds of presentations on how companies have implemented a supply chain software solution. I’ve also talked to hundreds of individuals who have been involved in implementing solutions. Successful projects include people, process, and technology considerations. Today, I want to summarize the main people-related considerations experienced implementers talk about.

First of all, a variety groups are typically involved in the process of approving, implementing, and ensuring supply chain… Continue reading

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