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395: Women in Supply Chain, Lisa Dolan

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Lisa is an experienced Supply Chain Executive, with a wealth of experience in global supply chain operations and reverse logistics management. Supply & Demand Chain This year, we received over 400 submissions for our Women in Supply Chain award, the highest amount of applications not only for this award but also for all of our awards.

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Building Blocks of Supply Chain Strategy!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy! Demand Planning. Rather than creating the demand, businesses need to be able to respond quickly to customer demand. Demand planning helps your business understand the current demand for a good or service and predict future demand.

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332: Make Fulfilment Easy and Sustainable, with Renewal Logistics

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Today I’m joined by Renewal Logistics , a high-volume, high-throughput, collaborative and sustainability-focused woman-owned logistics company. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [08.01] Courtney’s background, how her husband’s family dry cleaning business led her to co-found Renewal logistics and an overview of the company’s growth. “As

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5 Strategies For Improving Distribution Operations: An Essential Guide

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It involves various activities, such as warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and logistics. Effective Distribution Operations require careful planning, coordination, and execution to ensure that products reach their intended destinations in a timely and cost-effectively.

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Geopolitical & Regulatory Issues: The Path Forward in Supply Chain & Logistics

Speaker: Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD - President of LMA Consulting Group, S&OP Expert, and Speaker

The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, and increased regulations. Join demand planning and SIOP expert Lisa Anderson for a riveting discussion evaluating the geopolitical landscape and looking at the bigger picture to create a path forward.

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Logistics Complexity and the Strategic Moves Companies are Making to Reduce It

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Logistics Complexity and the Strategic Moves Companies Are Making to Reduce It The last mile is typically the costliest and most complicated leg of a supply chain, accounting for, on average, 53% of overall shipping costs. Visibility in the delivery process gives logistics companies more control over their last-mile operations.

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Supply Chain Forecasting — Everything You Should Know

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Supply chain forecasting refers to the process of predicting demand by looking at past and present information to help businesses make decisions about their plan, budget, and stock inventory. Having too little in stock means running out at unfortunate times when the demand is high, causing your buyers to buy elsewhere.