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Supply Chain Strategy and the Boardroom

August 22, 2014

Solving Efeso and the Cranfield School of Management conducted a multi-year study on how companies approach supply chain strategy at the boardroom level, correlating specific practices with supply chain performance and business success. Steve Mayhew, principal consultant at Solving Efeso, discusses the study and highlights key findings.

Tactical Transportation Planning and Backhaul Optimization

August 21, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Solutions that allow users to tactically plan transportation routes and optimize backhauls enable significant efficiencies, says Sara Curtis, principal consultant at Peak 5. She explains how Peak 5 works with clients to implement and leverage these applications.

Supply Chain Modeling and Optimization in a Global Business

August 20, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

TE Connectivity is a $13bn world leader in designing and manufacturing electronic connectivity products for a range of industries. Ruud Somers, director of global network design, discusses how the company uses supply chain modeling and optimization solutions to support the high service demands of its global network.

Trends in Inventory Optimization

August 18, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

John Sharkey, senior vice president for supply chain consulting at Spinnaker, discusses how Spinnaker's clients are employing inventory optimization and supply chain network modeling to meet specific service requirements without excess safety stock.

NAFTA at 20: A Look at U.S.-Mexico Trade

August 18, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Observing its 20th birthday, NAFTA continues to play a key role in developing trade between the U.S. and Mexico. Troy Ryley, managing director of Mexico with Transplace, outlines the issues that shippers doing business in Mexico face today.

Supply Chain Challenges in Emerging Markets

August 14, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Global companies increasingly view emerging markets not only as a source of supply but also as a source of sales. Clive Geldard, group vice president for retail and supply chain at Solving Efeso, discusses supply chain challenges that these markets present and steps companies can take to improve performance.

Oman's Logistics Market Predicted to Exceed $12Bn by 2017

August 14, 2014

Frost & Sullivan

The nascent transportation and logistics market in Oman is expected to see steady growth over the next five to seven years due to planned investments in logistics infrastructure and industrial development in the country. Widespread opportunities for integrated logistics service providers that offer end-to-end logistics solutions will arise in certain industries such as chemicals.