Founded in 1966, Groenewout provides professional consulting in Logistics and Supply Chains Management.
Our core competence has been sharpened in supply chains optimization and detailed designs of manufacturing-, distribution- and
fulfillment centers. We place a great deal of emphasis on both the identification and realization of feasible opportunities.
Founded in 1966, Groenewout provides professional consulting in Logistics and Supply Chains Management.
Our core competence has been sharpened in supply chains optimization and detailed designs of manufacturing-, distribution- and
fulfillment centers. We place a great deal of emphasis on both the identification and realization of feasible opportunities.
The document provides an overview of Kalmar's service concept and approach to maintenance partnerships. It discusses Kalmar's global service network and capabilities. The document then outlines a 5-step process for developing a maintenance partnership, including understanding customer needs, defining the scope, identifying resources, executing maintenance, and managing/reporting. Key aspects of the maintenance plan like resources, organization, facilities, and execution of maintenance activities are also summarized. The goal is to partner with customers to improve efficiency, flexibility, and performance through a transparent and customer-focused approach to maintenance.
4PL Transport managment solution - LINPAC3t-Europe
3t was hired to modernize Linpac Packaging's supply chain and distribution operations. 3t consolidated Linpac's warehouse and delivery operations, establishing two main distribution centers and a nationwide delivery network of carrier partners. This reduced operating costs while maintaining a next-day delivery service level. Using their transportation management software and carrier market expertise, 3t delivered over 20% savings in Linpac's transport costs each year through an optimized delivery solution.
The document discusses supply chain management and distribution channels. It defines supply chain management as managing flows among firms to maximize profits, and defines distribution channels as the series of firms that facilitate moving products from producers to customers. It also discusses channel functions like transportation and storage, and different types of channels like consumer and business-to-business channels. The document concludes by discussing logistics and inventory control.
Parallel Session 2.7 Working Collectively to Make Best Use of Our Resources A...NHSScotlandEvent
Here are the main people issues I see with change in procurement and HR, and some suggestions for bridging the gap between early adopters and those less keen to change:
- Fear of job loss or change. Reassure staff that the goal is not to reduce headcount but to work more efficiently. Provide training to help people take on new roles.
- Resistance to new ways of working. Clearly communicate the benefits of changes for both the organization and individuals. Involve skeptical staff in designing solutions to gain buy-in.
- Lack of understanding of the "why". Educate all staff on the strategic drivers and how their roles fit in. Show how changes ultimately improve patient care.
- Different p
This document provides an introduction to supply chain management. It defines supply chain management as the coordinated flow of goods and services from raw materials to end customers through a network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers. The document outlines the importance of supply chain management in reducing costs and improving customer service. It also summarizes the origins and evolution of supply chain management practices and some current trends, such as expanding global supply chains, increasing responsiveness, reducing environmental impact, and lowering costs.
A 4PL provider is a supply chain integrator that assembles resources from its own organization and complementary service providers to deliver comprehensive supply chain solutions. It takes a "best of breed" approach, leveraging capabilities from third party logistics providers, technology providers, and business process managers. The 4PL will integrate the client's supply chain activities and technologies across these service providers. This allows investment in technology to be minimized and spread across multiple clients. A 4PL solution leverages consulting and third party logistics to design and implement a leading technology plan tailored to client needs. The 4PL aims to improve shareholder value through increased revenue, reduced costs, working capital reductions, and fixed capital reductions.
The document discusses logistics outsourcing and the differences between third-party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL). It defines 3PL as outsourcing logistics functions like transportation and warehousing to external providers. 3PL providers range from basic to advanced, offering value-added services. 4PL providers go a step further by integrating the supply chain resources, capabilities, and technologies of multiple organizations. While 3PL focuses on individual functions, 4PL manages the entire supply chain for a client.
Founded in 1966, Groenewout provides professional consulting in Logistics and Supply Chains Management.
Our core competence has been sharpened in supply chains optimization and detailed designs of manufacturing-, distribution- and
fulfillment centers. We place a great deal of emphasis on both the identification and realization of feasible opportunities.
The document provides an overview of Kalmar's service concept and approach to maintenance partnerships. It discusses Kalmar's global service network and capabilities. The document then outlines a 5-step process for developing a maintenance partnership, including understanding customer needs, defining the scope, identifying resources, executing maintenance, and managing/reporting. Key aspects of the maintenance plan like resources, organization, facilities, and execution of maintenance activities are also summarized. The goal is to partner with customers to improve efficiency, flexibility, and performance through a transparent and customer-focused approach to maintenance.
4PL Transport managment solution - LINPAC3t-Europe
3t was hired to modernize Linpac Packaging's supply chain and distribution operations. 3t consolidated Linpac's warehouse and delivery operations, establishing two main distribution centers and a nationwide delivery network of carrier partners. This reduced operating costs while maintaining a next-day delivery service level. Using their transportation management software and carrier market expertise, 3t delivered over 20% savings in Linpac's transport costs each year through an optimized delivery solution.
The document discusses supply chain management and distribution channels. It defines supply chain management as managing flows among firms to maximize profits, and defines distribution channels as the series of firms that facilitate moving products from producers to customers. It also discusses channel functions like transportation and storage, and different types of channels like consumer and business-to-business channels. The document concludes by discussing logistics and inventory control.
Parallel Session 2.7 Working Collectively to Make Best Use of Our Resources A...NHSScotlandEvent
Here are the main people issues I see with change in procurement and HR, and some suggestions for bridging the gap between early adopters and those less keen to change:
- Fear of job loss or change. Reassure staff that the goal is not to reduce headcount but to work more efficiently. Provide training to help people take on new roles.
- Resistance to new ways of working. Clearly communicate the benefits of changes for both the organization and individuals. Involve skeptical staff in designing solutions to gain buy-in.
- Lack of understanding of the "why". Educate all staff on the strategic drivers and how their roles fit in. Show how changes ultimately improve patient care.
- Different p
This document provides an introduction to supply chain management. It defines supply chain management as the coordinated flow of goods and services from raw materials to end customers through a network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers. The document outlines the importance of supply chain management in reducing costs and improving customer service. It also summarizes the origins and evolution of supply chain management practices and some current trends, such as expanding global supply chains, increasing responsiveness, reducing environmental impact, and lowering costs.
A 4PL provider is a supply chain integrator that assembles resources from its own organization and complementary service providers to deliver comprehensive supply chain solutions. It takes a "best of breed" approach, leveraging capabilities from third party logistics providers, technology providers, and business process managers. The 4PL will integrate the client's supply chain activities and technologies across these service providers. This allows investment in technology to be minimized and spread across multiple clients. A 4PL solution leverages consulting and third party logistics to design and implement a leading technology plan tailored to client needs. The 4PL aims to improve shareholder value through increased revenue, reduced costs, working capital reductions, and fixed capital reductions.
The document discusses logistics outsourcing and the differences between third-party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL). It defines 3PL as outsourcing logistics functions like transportation and warehousing to external providers. 3PL providers range from basic to advanced, offering value-added services. 4PL providers go a step further by integrating the supply chain resources, capabilities, and technologies of multiple organizations. While 3PL focuses on individual functions, 4PL manages the entire supply chain for a client.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in logistics management. It begins with learning objectives which cover understanding the strategic importance of logistics, transportation modes, regulation, global aspects, how logistics impacts supply chain management, and more. The chapter outline then lists topics that will be covered, including transportation fundamentals, warehousing, impacts on supply chain management, sustainability, software, and reverse logistics. The document proceeds to define logistics and its importance in moving goods from suppliers to buyers. It describes various transportation modes like motor carriers, rail, air, water, pipelines, and intermodal transport. Key concepts around warehousing, distribution centers, risk pooling, and location are also summarized.
This document discusses leveraging a global supply chain in the consumer goods industry. It explains that organizations must source and produce goods globally to take advantage of efficiencies worldwide. While global sourcing has advantages, it also adds complexity to coordinate. The document outlines key elements of a global supply chain, including suppliers, production facilities, distribution centers, and customers around the world. It also notes both benefits and costs to consider when establishing an international supply chain strategy.
Internship PPT - The Effectiveness of Logistics and Distribution - DTDC CouriersAvinash Heston
The document presents a project on evaluating the effectiveness of logistics, distribution, and customer satisfaction at DTDC, a leading courier service company in India. The project aims to understand DTDC's position in the market, problems in international and domestic segments, and customer satisfaction levels. It will research revenue in logistics/distribution, customer reach and reaction, and issues in distribution. The design involves interacting with employees through meetings, discussions, and questionnaires. Learning points are that logistics is an important intermediary sector, customer relations are key, and flexibility according to customer needs is important in service businesses.
The document discusses key levers for implementing green logistics practices. It identifies network optimization, green warehousing, standardization, and green packaging as the four main levers.
Network optimization strategies discussed include warehouse network design, transportation optimization through distribution and route planning, modal mix changes, green fleets, and green pallets. Green warehousing strategies focus on warehouse design elements like daylighting and efficient lighting systems, as well as operations improvements through inventory tracking, efficient equipment, and temperature control. Standardization and green packaging round out the discussion of levers to reduce environmental impact across the supply chain.
The document discusses supply chain management. It defines supply chain management as coordinating all parties involved in fulfilling a customer request, including suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. It describes the three key decision phases in supply chain management as strategy, planning, and operations. It also outlines different ways to view supply chain processes, such as the cycle view and push/pull view, and identifies the three main macro processes as customer relationship management, internal supply chain management, and supplier relationship management.
The document is an internship report submitted by Nitin Sharma for his MBA program. It details his internship at the Central Warehousing Corporation Inland Container Depot in Patparganj, where he studied logistics and warehousing. The report includes an executive summary of his findings, the company profile of Central Warehousing Corporation, and sections on the objectives, scope and details of his project analyzing the marketing, operations, finance, management information systems, and record keeping of the facility.
SCL Antwerp - Alan Waller, Solving Efeso, Embrace the Supply Chain of the FutureGlobal Business Intel
The document discusses leveraging supply chains for competitive advantage. It outlines an agenda covering global developments, the role of supply chains, next generation supply chains, challenges and opportunities for strategic change, a case study in Indonesia, and the way forward. The presentation discusses how supply chains are evolving in response to pressures like demanding customers, technology changes, and sustainability issues. It emphasizes the importance of aligning supply chain strategy with business strategy and executing strategies flawlessly.
Sourcing transporting and pricing products in supply chainJustace, Wihenge A
This document discusses transportation in supply chains. It covers different modes of transportation like air, truck, rail, water and pipeline. It evaluates their strengths, weaknesses and costs. The document also discusses transportation infrastructure, policies, network design options and trade-offs involved in designing transportation networks. Key considerations for transportation decisions are aligned strategies, in-house vs outsourced options, technology and network flexibility. The overall role of transportation is to move products from locations of production to consumption.
The document discusses how benchmarking can help hospitals solve the increasing cost crisis in healthcare by improving their understanding of the true costs of patient care delivery and continuously improving processes that are below benchmarks, using the example of the Dutch hospital system which widely utilizes benchmarking through uniform cost accounting and public reporting of quality and cost metrics. Benchmarking is presented as key to managing hospital costs, outcomes, processes and quality in a balanced way.
Logistics related issues and solutions of some core questions of SCMGunjan Pronoto
This document discusses several concepts related to supply chain management. It begins by defining integrated service providers, noting they provide a range of logistics services including transportation and warehousing. Integrated service providers are described as either asset-based, owning assets like trucks and warehouses, or non-asset based, providing information services. This is contrasted with traditional providers like transportation and warehousing companies. The document then compares third and fourth party logistics providers, with third party being asset-based and fourth party providing consultancy. Cash-to-cash conversion, dwell time minimization, and cash spin are defined in relation to supply chain strategy and structure.
Mike Danby is a supply chain leader seeking a new career challenge in supply chain or COO. He has over 30 years of experience developing and executing sourcing strategies across multiple industries. He is proficient in negotiation, lean techniques, and category management. His contact details and experience are outlined in the document.
The document discusses factors to consider when designing distribution networks and how online sales have impacted network design. It identifies key factors like customer needs, costs, and response time. Various distribution options are examined, including manufacturer storage with direct shipping, distributor storage with carrier delivery, and customer pickup options. The strengths and weaknesses of each option are evaluated based on costs, service, and other factors. Distribution network design involves balancing these considerations to effectively meet customer needs at optimal cost.
Healthcare logistics for service improvement and a new understanding of patient flow. Presented by Delia Dent, CSC, at HINZ 2014, 11 November 2014, 11.37am, Marlborough Room
TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS innovation programme - Presentation leaflet - CRP Henri...CRP Henri Tudor
The TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS innovation programme gathers all the actors of the sector around key
topics such as; logistics strategy and its European integration, innovative and sustainable logistics chains
as well as co-modal transport.
Mike Danby is an experienced supply chain leader seeking a new career challenge in supply chain or COO. He has over 30 years of experience developing and executing sourcing strategies across multiple industries. Some of his accomplishments include negotiating complex business agreements, implementing category strategies to drive savings and value, and applying Lean techniques to reduce waste and complexity in supply chains.
Sustainable Value Chain Management - SCC Europe Conference 2013Michael D'heur
Michael D'heur and Dr. René Schmidpeter presented the approach of Sustainable Value Creation / Sustainable Value Chain Management at the Supply Chain Council Europe Conference. Taking the SCOR Model as the base, Sustainability can be embedded at every intersection point of the supply chain to create economic, ecologic and societal value.
Global sourcing refers to procuring products or services from independent foreign suppliers or subsidiaries located abroad. Companies adopt global sourcing strategies to lower costs, improve quality, ensure reliable supply, enter new markets, access new technologies, and react to competitor moves. Key considerations in global sourcing include make-or-buy decisions, sourcing configurations like vertical integration or outsourcing to industrial clusters, and strategies to minimize risks like currency fluctuations, weak legal environments, and over-reliance on suppliers. Large companies like Apple, Dell, and Samsung employ complex multi-country global supply chain models for assembly, manufacturing, and component sourcing.
Third party logistics (3PL) providers handle specific parts of the supply chain like transportation and warehousing, while fourth party logistics (4PL) providers integrate resources to manage the entire supply chain end-to-end; 3PLs focus on individual functions whereas 4PLs provide complete supply chain solutions and can also manage 3PLs. Key differences include 3PLs handling parts of the process and 4PLs managing the whole process, as well as 3PL services being suited for companies with an existing supply chain and 4PL services being for those seeking an outsourced solution.
Download Link > https://ertekprojects.com/gurdal-ertek-publications/blog/a-tutorial-on-crossdocking/
In crossdocking, the inbound materials coming in trucks to the crossdock facility are directed to outbound doors and are directly loaded into trucks that will perform shipment, or are staged for a very brief time period before loading. Crossdocking has a great potential to bring savings in logistics: For example, most of the logistics success of Wal-Mart, the world’s leading retailer, is attributed to crossdocking.In this paper,the types of crossdocking are identified, the situations and industries where crossdocking is applicable are explained, prerequisites, advantages and drawbacks are listed, and implementation issues are discussed. Finally a case study that describes the crossdocking applications of a 3rd party logistics firm is presented.
This chapter discusses factors that influence location decisions for supply chain facilities. It identifies critical location factors such as access to markets and suppliers, labor and transportation costs, tax rates and incentives. It also presents techniques for evaluating potential locations, including weighted factor models and break-even analysis. Additionally, it covers the importance of business clusters and sustainable development considerations in global location strategies.
This document discusses retirement readiness challenges and opportunities for plan sponsors and employees. A key point is that 32 million Americans may never be ready to retire due to challenges in saving enough. The document outlines retirement trends, the impact of financial stress on employees and employers, and strategies plan sponsors can adopt to help improve participant outcomes, such as providing retirement readiness assessments and financial wellness programs.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in logistics management. It begins with learning objectives which cover understanding the strategic importance of logistics, transportation modes, regulation, global aspects, how logistics impacts supply chain management, and more. The chapter outline then lists topics that will be covered, including transportation fundamentals, warehousing, impacts on supply chain management, sustainability, software, and reverse logistics. The document proceeds to define logistics and its importance in moving goods from suppliers to buyers. It describes various transportation modes like motor carriers, rail, air, water, pipelines, and intermodal transport. Key concepts around warehousing, distribution centers, risk pooling, and location are also summarized.
This document discusses leveraging a global supply chain in the consumer goods industry. It explains that organizations must source and produce goods globally to take advantage of efficiencies worldwide. While global sourcing has advantages, it also adds complexity to coordinate. The document outlines key elements of a global supply chain, including suppliers, production facilities, distribution centers, and customers around the world. It also notes both benefits and costs to consider when establishing an international supply chain strategy.
Internship PPT - The Effectiveness of Logistics and Distribution - DTDC CouriersAvinash Heston
The document presents a project on evaluating the effectiveness of logistics, distribution, and customer satisfaction at DTDC, a leading courier service company in India. The project aims to understand DTDC's position in the market, problems in international and domestic segments, and customer satisfaction levels. It will research revenue in logistics/distribution, customer reach and reaction, and issues in distribution. The design involves interacting with employees through meetings, discussions, and questionnaires. Learning points are that logistics is an important intermediary sector, customer relations are key, and flexibility according to customer needs is important in service businesses.
The document discusses key levers for implementing green logistics practices. It identifies network optimization, green warehousing, standardization, and green packaging as the four main levers.
Network optimization strategies discussed include warehouse network design, transportation optimization through distribution and route planning, modal mix changes, green fleets, and green pallets. Green warehousing strategies focus on warehouse design elements like daylighting and efficient lighting systems, as well as operations improvements through inventory tracking, efficient equipment, and temperature control. Standardization and green packaging round out the discussion of levers to reduce environmental impact across the supply chain.
The document discusses supply chain management. It defines supply chain management as coordinating all parties involved in fulfilling a customer request, including suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. It describes the three key decision phases in supply chain management as strategy, planning, and operations. It also outlines different ways to view supply chain processes, such as the cycle view and push/pull view, and identifies the three main macro processes as customer relationship management, internal supply chain management, and supplier relationship management.
The document is an internship report submitted by Nitin Sharma for his MBA program. It details his internship at the Central Warehousing Corporation Inland Container Depot in Patparganj, where he studied logistics and warehousing. The report includes an executive summary of his findings, the company profile of Central Warehousing Corporation, and sections on the objectives, scope and details of his project analyzing the marketing, operations, finance, management information systems, and record keeping of the facility.
SCL Antwerp - Alan Waller, Solving Efeso, Embrace the Supply Chain of the FutureGlobal Business Intel
The document discusses leveraging supply chains for competitive advantage. It outlines an agenda covering global developments, the role of supply chains, next generation supply chains, challenges and opportunities for strategic change, a case study in Indonesia, and the way forward. The presentation discusses how supply chains are evolving in response to pressures like demanding customers, technology changes, and sustainability issues. It emphasizes the importance of aligning supply chain strategy with business strategy and executing strategies flawlessly.
Sourcing transporting and pricing products in supply chainJustace, Wihenge A
This document discusses transportation in supply chains. It covers different modes of transportation like air, truck, rail, water and pipeline. It evaluates their strengths, weaknesses and costs. The document also discusses transportation infrastructure, policies, network design options and trade-offs involved in designing transportation networks. Key considerations for transportation decisions are aligned strategies, in-house vs outsourced options, technology and network flexibility. The overall role of transportation is to move products from locations of production to consumption.
The document discusses how benchmarking can help hospitals solve the increasing cost crisis in healthcare by improving their understanding of the true costs of patient care delivery and continuously improving processes that are below benchmarks, using the example of the Dutch hospital system which widely utilizes benchmarking through uniform cost accounting and public reporting of quality and cost metrics. Benchmarking is presented as key to managing hospital costs, outcomes, processes and quality in a balanced way.
Logistics related issues and solutions of some core questions of SCMGunjan Pronoto
This document discusses several concepts related to supply chain management. It begins by defining integrated service providers, noting they provide a range of logistics services including transportation and warehousing. Integrated service providers are described as either asset-based, owning assets like trucks and warehouses, or non-asset based, providing information services. This is contrasted with traditional providers like transportation and warehousing companies. The document then compares third and fourth party logistics providers, with third party being asset-based and fourth party providing consultancy. Cash-to-cash conversion, dwell time minimization, and cash spin are defined in relation to supply chain strategy and structure.
Mike Danby is a supply chain leader seeking a new career challenge in supply chain or COO. He has over 30 years of experience developing and executing sourcing strategies across multiple industries. He is proficient in negotiation, lean techniques, and category management. His contact details and experience are outlined in the document.
The document discusses factors to consider when designing distribution networks and how online sales have impacted network design. It identifies key factors like customer needs, costs, and response time. Various distribution options are examined, including manufacturer storage with direct shipping, distributor storage with carrier delivery, and customer pickup options. The strengths and weaknesses of each option are evaluated based on costs, service, and other factors. Distribution network design involves balancing these considerations to effectively meet customer needs at optimal cost.
Healthcare logistics for service improvement and a new understanding of patient flow. Presented by Delia Dent, CSC, at HINZ 2014, 11 November 2014, 11.37am, Marlborough Room
TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS innovation programme - Presentation leaflet - CRP Henri...CRP Henri Tudor
The TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS innovation programme gathers all the actors of the sector around key
topics such as; logistics strategy and its European integration, innovative and sustainable logistics chains
as well as co-modal transport.
Mike Danby is an experienced supply chain leader seeking a new career challenge in supply chain or COO. He has over 30 years of experience developing and executing sourcing strategies across multiple industries. Some of his accomplishments include negotiating complex business agreements, implementing category strategies to drive savings and value, and applying Lean techniques to reduce waste and complexity in supply chains.
Sustainable Value Chain Management - SCC Europe Conference 2013Michael D'heur
Michael D'heur and Dr. René Schmidpeter presented the approach of Sustainable Value Creation / Sustainable Value Chain Management at the Supply Chain Council Europe Conference. Taking the SCOR Model as the base, Sustainability can be embedded at every intersection point of the supply chain to create economic, ecologic and societal value.
Global sourcing refers to procuring products or services from independent foreign suppliers or subsidiaries located abroad. Companies adopt global sourcing strategies to lower costs, improve quality, ensure reliable supply, enter new markets, access new technologies, and react to competitor moves. Key considerations in global sourcing include make-or-buy decisions, sourcing configurations like vertical integration or outsourcing to industrial clusters, and strategies to minimize risks like currency fluctuations, weak legal environments, and over-reliance on suppliers. Large companies like Apple, Dell, and Samsung employ complex multi-country global supply chain models for assembly, manufacturing, and component sourcing.
Third party logistics (3PL) providers handle specific parts of the supply chain like transportation and warehousing, while fourth party logistics (4PL) providers integrate resources to manage the entire supply chain end-to-end; 3PLs focus on individual functions whereas 4PLs provide complete supply chain solutions and can also manage 3PLs. Key differences include 3PLs handling parts of the process and 4PLs managing the whole process, as well as 3PL services being suited for companies with an existing supply chain and 4PL services being for those seeking an outsourced solution.
Download Link > https://ertekprojects.com/gurdal-ertek-publications/blog/a-tutorial-on-crossdocking/
In crossdocking, the inbound materials coming in trucks to the crossdock facility are directed to outbound doors and are directly loaded into trucks that will perform shipment, or are staged for a very brief time period before loading. Crossdocking has a great potential to bring savings in logistics: For example, most of the logistics success of Wal-Mart, the world’s leading retailer, is attributed to crossdocking.In this paper,the types of crossdocking are identified, the situations and industries where crossdocking is applicable are explained, prerequisites, advantages and drawbacks are listed, and implementation issues are discussed. Finally a case study that describes the crossdocking applications of a 3rd party logistics firm is presented.
This chapter discusses factors that influence location decisions for supply chain facilities. It identifies critical location factors such as access to markets and suppliers, labor and transportation costs, tax rates and incentives. It also presents techniques for evaluating potential locations, including weighted factor models and break-even analysis. Additionally, it covers the importance of business clusters and sustainable development considerations in global location strategies.
This document discusses retirement readiness challenges and opportunities for plan sponsors and employees. A key point is that 32 million Americans may never be ready to retire due to challenges in saving enough. The document outlines retirement trends, the impact of financial stress on employees and employers, and strategies plan sponsors can adopt to help improve participant outcomes, such as providing retirement readiness assessments and financial wellness programs.
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The document provides information about a series of workshops from September 2011 to April 2012 on incorporating 21st century skills into foreign language classrooms. The workshops were a collaboration between the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's Department of International and Second Language Studies and the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. The workshops covered topics like the Partnership for 21st Century Skills framework, the foreign language skills map, and teaching methods to develop skills like critical thinking, problem solving, and cultural awareness.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, promising self-driving cars, medical breakthroughs, and new ways of working. But how do you separate hype from reality? How can your company apply AI to solve real business problems?
Here’s what AI learnings your business should keep in mind for 2017.
Globalization is no longer a challenge of the future, rather a recognized fact in daily business. With increasing complexity in supply chains, it is becoming more difficult to efficiently control them.Together with our customers, we optimize supply chains from strategic orientation to daily operations. We increase overall potentials and position your supply chain optimally over the long-term through a detailed analysis of customer expectations, the integration of all levels of hierarchy involved and by developing relationships with strategic suppliers.
GEODIS is a global transportation and logistics company headquartered in Paris, France. It operates freight forwarding networks in over 60 countries and provides services across five lines of business: freight forwarding, distribution and express, contract logistics, road transport, and supply chain optimization. GEODIS is fully owned by SNCF Logistics, a subsidiary of French national railway company SNCF. It has 38,000 employees worldwide and serves over 165,000 customers.
The document discusses themes related to warehouse and distribution footprint. It identifies the top 5 themes as: [1] Network design; [2] Channel control; [3] In-house or 3PL; [4] Re-tender; and [5] Cost to serve. For each theme, the document provides viewpoints and considerations for defining a company's warehouse and distribution strategy.
White Paper - Distribution Network OptimizationLen Pannett
This document discusses optimization of oil and gas distribution networks through merging operations from acquisitions or partnerships. It describes challenges like complexity from multiple facilities, products, customers and transport modes. The authors propose a 3-stage approach using optimization tools to model scenarios and identify cost savings. A case study details applying this to a joint venture merging Shell and Cosan's Brazilian operations, streamlining the network and increasing profits despite limited volume growth. The optimized network provided clearer supply zones, lowest cost terminals per customer, and evaluated investment returns from new assets.
The document discusses implementing logistics strategies by relating them to lower level decisions, examining areas like supply chain structure, facility location, and capacity. It also covers managing change when implementing new strategies, noting that change must be carefully managed as most people resist rapid or complex changes but will accept changes given enough time. The case study of Ralston Energy Systems describes how outsourcing logistics to a third party provider brought benefits like flexible warehousing and reduced costs.
The document provides information about Supply Chain Partner, a consulting firm with 15 years of experience in supply chain strategy, network design, transportation optimization, inventory optimization, and warehouse design. It has worked with major global and Chinese companies. The firm uses a methodology based on the SCOR model to conduct supply chain strategy consulting and optimization projects. These projects analyze performance, develop project portfolios, and implement solutions to achieve benefits like cost reductions and improved customer service. The firm has experience optimizing networks for large pharmaceutical, retail, and health food companies in China.
VanRiet Material Handling Systems Company ProfileVanRietMHS
This document provides an overview of VanRiet, a medium-sized company that offers intralogistic solutions for automated storage and internal transport systems. It has highly educated employees and offices in the Netherlands, Poland, and China. For over 65 years, VanRiet has realized over 2,000 projects worldwide. The document discusses VanRiet's focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation. It provides examples of the types of solutions VanRiet offers, including sorting systems, order picking, and transporting. It also discusses how VanRiet tailors solutions to specific industries like parcel, automotive/tires, tools/spare parts, fashion, e-commerce, and flowers.
Quest Resource Holding Corporation provides integrated recycling and waste management solutions. It has experienced rapid revenue growth in recent years through multi-year contracts with large companies. The company utilizes an asset-light business model requiring minimal capital investment. It manages recycling programs for over 18,000 client locations each month and leverages a national footprint and commodity streams. Megatrends around corporate sustainability support the company's services and growth strategies, which include organic growth through new customers and cross-selling, as well as acquisitions.
This document discusses value-oriented maintenance and improvement of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and cost efficiency. It describes ConMoto Consulting Group's experience optimizing production sites through their MaintenanceScoreTest assessment and modular improvement system. Their approach identifies maintenance weaknesses, compares processes to maintenance excellence standards, and implements customized improvements to maximize value creation through optimal maintenance processes.
EP+L provides integrated supply chain management services through its partnerships with European logistics companies. It has many years of experience establishing and managing supply chains for private and public sector clients. Through this international network, EP+L can offer "one stop shop" procurement, quality control, expediting, and logistics services globally. It aims to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
Geodis is a lead logistics provider that manages customers' supply chains through end-to-end solutions. They understand customers' unique needs and design customized solutions focused on operational excellence, competitiveness, and innovation. Geodis executes solutions through divisions covering supply chain optimization, transportation, warehousing, and distribution, leveraging their global network and expertise.
Bekaert is a global manufacturing company founded in 1880 that produces steel wire and coatings. It has almost 30,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of €4.4 billion. Bekaert's core competencies include drawing wire rod through dies to manufacture all kinds of wire products, which can then be coated, bundled, or processed further. The company has a global manufacturing footprint across over 120 countries. Bekaert is implementing a Fit for Growth program to optimize functions and processes to support its goal of growing annual sales to €5 billion without increasing costs. The supply chain workstream aims to build a demand-driven supply chain through initiatives like centralized planning, inventory optimization, and collaboration with customers and suppliers.
Bekaert is a global manufacturing company founded in 1880 that produces steel wire and coatings. It has almost 30,000 employees worldwide, sales of €4.4 billion, and is a market leader in sectors like tire reinforcement and steel cord. Bekaert is implementing a Fit for Growth program to optimize functions and processes, drive growth, and transform roles to focus more on strategic tasks. The Supply Chain workstream aims to build a demand-driven supply chain that balances service, cost and cash through initiatives like demand sensing, inventory optimization, and centralized planning.
A session at the CBS Competitiveness Day 2015 - This presentation will give an overview of how service business models can provide opportunities for driving competitiveness of Danish industry. The presentation is based on the ongoing applied research project 'Driving Competitiveness through Servitization’ which is supported by The Danish Industry Foundation. The project focuses on service strategies of manufacturers and is carried out in collaboration with a number of Danish companies.
This document summarizes a project on driving competitiveness through servitization. The project is a 4-year study funded by The Danish Industry Foundation involving both large companies and SMEs. It builds on pre-project work in 2014 and aims to disseminate findings to 200 companies through case studies and field research. The project team is led by professors and assistants from CBS Competitiveness Platform. Key topics covered include factors influencing competitiveness, servitization strategies, calculating costs, customer perspectives, and challenges of servitization such as addressing the "service paradox" of increasing revenues but decreasing profits.
This document provides an overview of C.S. Supply Chains Ltd., an independent supply chain consultancy established in 2003. The consultancy offers a range of services including supply chain improvements, modelling and analysis, management reporting, and invitations to tender support. Some of its main competencies include using data to model scenarios, reviewing processes and alternatives, and assisting with the invitation to tender process. Sample projects outlined include demand planning system implementation, warehouse design and relocation, and operational planning and implementation assistance.
Paolo Gallibci, Electrolux presentation at Spare Parts 2013Copperberg
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General Presentation Groenewout
Breda, January 2012
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Profile Groenewout
Our core competence has been sharpened in supply chains optimization and detailed designs of manufacturing-,
distribution- and fulfillment centers. We place a great deal of emphasis on both the identification and realization
of feasible opportunities.
Founded in 1966, Groenewout provides
professional consulting in Logistics and
Supply Chains Management.
4. MULTI-DISCIPLINARY
Groenewout’s team consists of highly qualified
business consultants with unique, complementary
disciplines.
HANDS-ON
More than 40 years of experience in operational
environments & implementation processes.
INDEPENDENT
Groenewout has no formal obligations towards
suppliers or contractors whatsoever and always gives
an independent advice, keeping the interest of the
client as a first priority.
INTEGRITY
Groenewout highest value is integrity, externally
towards client organizations and their employees and
internally towards Groenewout employees.
PROFESSIONAL
• Quantifiable: Quantification is the basis for our
advice.
• Quality: Highly qualified professionals with more
than 150 years of logistics experience.
• Leading edge expertise: Groenewout strives to
maintain a leading position as a Logistics and Supply
Chains Management specialist, creating a continuous
learning environment to develop the organization
and the individual.
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Our consulting methodology
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Quality measured by our clients
(Fine) Chemicals Healthcare Electronics
3rd-Party Logistics
Service Providers
Fast Moving
Consumer Goods
And many other industries
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Our focus areas
Supply Chains
Management
Logistics Construction Mgt.
& Engineering
7. Your Benefits
• Increased flexibility & improvement of responsiveness
• Operational cost savings & balance sheet improvements
• Optimized structure & efficient organization
• Competitive service levels & economical transition period
• Integrated purchasing & supply chain solutions
• Reduction of (non-product related) purchase costs & budgets
• Optimized sourcing structure & location
• Professional vendor & relationship management
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Supply Chains Management
OUR SERVICES, YOUR BENEFITS
Supply Chains Design
• European) distribution network designs
• Optimization of supply chains & logistics processes
through Lean Six Sigma principles
• Design and implementation of Sales & Operations
Planning processes
• Comprehensive costs- and risk analysis for best practice
outsourcing decision making
Supply Chains Implementation Support
• Inventory management & -optimization
• Benchmarking costs on a pan-European basis through an
extensive transport- & warehousing cost database
• Warehouse- and transport tendering & negotiations
support
12. Your Benefits
• Flexible facility design & competitive responsiveness
• Cost efficient operations & maximized productivity
• Lean processes & efficient organization
• Improved processes & economical transition period
• Increased delivery cycle time & increased fill rates
• Operational cost savings & balance sheet improvements
• Optimized processes & efficient organization
• On time deliveries & economical transition period
• Visibility of goods & control of freight costs
• Reduction of transportation costs
• Rationalization of contract partners
• Clear performance based agreements
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Focus area Logistics
OUR SERVICES, YOUR BENEFITS
Logistics Design
• Warehouse feasibility studies with accurate future
investment & running costs projections early in the design
process
• Warehouse layout- & process improvements through Lean
Six Sigma principles
• 3D simulation creating virtual logistics environments to
optimize material flows
• Optimization & alignment of WMS, inventory control,
material handling & transport control systems
Logistics Implementation Support
• Design, tendering & contracting of logistics equipment and
–IT
• Warehouse realization- and operations start-up support
• Operational problem solving and production
re-engineering
• Operational support in performance improvements
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Focus area Construction Management & Engineering
OUR SERVICES, YOUR BENEFITS
Construction Management & Engineering Design
• Consulting pre-design & feasibility studies on
warehouse- and production facilities
• Structural & mechanical advise and engineering of new
facilities
or–adjustments
• Advise for complex building environments (e.g. climate-
controlled, O2 reduction & highly secured concepts)
Construction Management & Engineering
Implementation Support
• Design, tendering & contracting of logistics- and
production facilities towards investors, developers and
contractors
• Multi-disciplinary project management covering all
from basis modular construction to complex climate-
controlled environments
• Design & roll-out of loss prevention & security systems
Your Benefits
• On schedule go-live of operations
• Operational & transition related risks minimized
• Optimized assets management
• Realization of your facility plans within budget