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March 1, 2011

Kenneth Kowal answered this question

What's the difference between Logistics management and Supply Chain management?

I am sure there are several viewpoints on this, but in my experience Logistics tends to have the connotation of direct point to point shipping such as a truckload delivery from a manufacturer to a customer. Supply Chain refers to the end to end process ... more

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Feb. 14, 2011

Jack Ackerman and 10 other people answered this question

What are the benefits of having an internal logistics department vs outsourcing?

In my experience, for a large scale and comlex distribution network, an internal combined with an external provides the best of both worlds. The internal is linked on a continuous basis to all logistics issues, both immediate and longer range and provides a deeper and ... more

Feb. 12, 2011

Tom Van De Velde answered this question

What are some good industry trade shows for global logistics?

There's more than one option available...
Some you might have a look at:
* http://www.transportlogistic.de/en
* hannover messe more

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Dec. 18, 2010

David DiSanto and 1 other person answered this question

What are some ways to compare my normalized logistics costs with similar organizations?

Being able to "benchmark" the industry and compare "apples to apples" is key to any organization. Go outside and find a seasoned expert to assit you in your measuremnt process. more

Dec. 15, 2010

Steve Christensen answered this question

Should I outsource my logistics?

Kenny,
A broad question without a lot of details is difficult for anyone to answer. So I'll have to make some assumptions about your business to identify the decision points for you to consider.
The use of outsourced logistics (warehousing) resources makes sense when you ... more

Dec. 13, 2010

Brennon Cardone answered this question

How can we get a deeper insight into our supply chain costs?

One of the questions you have to ask is what is your supply chain management process not doing for you. No supply chain management process is perfect and knowing what areas your supply chain management process is not working will lead you to hidden costs ... more

Dec. 13, 2010

Peter van Engelen answered this question

How do I get a job in logistics management?

I don’t know your age, education, current position, experiences, or skills but below are some suggestions:
1. Supplement your education with APICS certification - CPIM/CIRM (http://www.apics.org/default.htm) or specifically Supply Chain Management courses via a distance learning program at a reputable University
2. Join a reputable ... more

Nov. 18, 2010

Sam Blackwell asked a question

How do you start formulating a supply chain strategy?

Nov. 16, 2010

Frank Hazeltine and 6 other people answered this question

How can I cut costs on my logistics system?

Look for ways to reduce overall cycle time and thereby reduce inventory!

Nov. 16, 2010

JJ SunDance answered this question

How do I get an ATA Carnet?

You can go to www.carnetsonline.com and find an ample selection there. But keep in mind that unless you already have a surety bond in place a 40% value of the goods deposit must be made in order to get the Carnet. Also the fees must ... more

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