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The flexibility of the logistics provider

Supply chain flexibility is a decisive factor in avoiding supply chain disruptions. One major contributor to supply chain flexibility is the flexibility of the logistics provider, and a recent paper develops the construct of transport flexibility within the context of supply chain strategy.

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The causes of logistics uncertainty

Logistics uncertainty – a new research strand in supply chain risk research? The logistics uncertainty pyramid is further explored in this paper. The Logistics Uncertainty Pyramid Model is an excellent tool that can be used to identify issues of uncertainty, and then map these issues against their sources, from which improvements plans can be developed.

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Flexing your SCM muscles

Flexible supply chains can indeed “flex” their supply chain management muscles (pun intended) and show the strength that lies in them. With transportation being a key ingredient in any supply chain, much of this strength comes from flexibility in transportation.

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Transportation – the forgotten staple

Transportation is a staple ingredient in supply chains and uncertainty is a staple ingredient in risk assessments, and consequently, transportation uncertainty is a staple ingredient in supply chain risks.

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ARTICLES and PAPERS
Six levels of risk management
In spite of all efforts to design safer systems, we still witness severe, large-scale accidents. A b[...]
Supply Chain Security - an overview and research agenda
Supply chain security is one of many components of a company's overall supply chain risk management,[...]
BOOKS and BOOK CHAPTERS
Book Review: HBR on Crisis Management
Close calls and near misses are not unusual in the business world, but how do companies deal with th[...]
Book Review: Logistics Management and Strategy
Logistics Management and Strategy by Alan Harrison and Remko van Hoek does come at very hefty price,[...]
REPORTS and WHITEPAPERS
The supply chain of the future
Many global supply chains are not equipped to cope with the world we are entering. Most were enginee[...]
Stemming the rising tide
Are you are taking radically different actions than your peers when it comes to supply chain risk ma[...]
from HERE and THERE
Time is precious
Swiss Railway Watch
Time.  A highly valued asset in much of supply chain management and logistics operations. Time matte[...]
Sweet Seduction
Kinaxis Suitemates Episode 4
Time for my weekly reminder: "Suitemates", the big new marketing campaign by Kinaxis. Canada-based [...]