As individuals, we are advised to periodically check our health numbers (weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.) to assess our overall wellbeing. In some cases, certain numbers will be right on track, while others may indicate an issue. Read More…
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Customer Relations, Performance Management, TMS Technology
In previous posts, we’ve explored ways to prepare for supply chain disruptions that are predictable using the rich functionality of modern transportation management system (TMS) technology. This week, we explore what is, in many ways, a tougher challenge: planning for unexpected disruptions.
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Risk Management
Tags: Resilience, Risk, Supply Chain
In a previous post I explored the factors that are key to successful project planning—especially the critical role that Agile practices play in achieving a project’s goals.
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Business Intelligence, Transportation Management
Tags: Agile Practices, Communication, Project management
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail,” said the American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin. His advice is just as relevant today—especially when applied to project management.
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Business Intelligence
Tags: Project management
Editor’s Note: This blog post was originally posted in January 2015. We’re sharing this post again because it is still a relevant topic.
Last week we explored ways to prepare for supply chain disruptions that are predictable using the rich functionality of modern transportation management system (TMS) technology. In this week’s post, we explore what is, in many ways, a tougher challenge: planning for unexpected disruptions.
Categories:
Risk Management, TMS Technology
Tags: Port Delays, Risk Management, Supply Chain, TMS