Better supply chain decisions with better data

August 19, 2019

Supply chain complexities have increased exponentially over the past decade amid globalization and rising customer expectations. Supply chains are constantly pushing their limits trying to deliver on a whim and within a reasonably short time. Measures taken to cope with changing market dynamics include geo-specific warehousing and logistics strategies, using geographically dispersed suppliers, and constant benchmarking.

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Logistics Executive Group is a Supply Chain focused management consulting firm delivering whole-of-lifecycle business services including Corporate Advisory, Leadership Coaching, Executive Search and specialist Supply Chain and Logistics Training.

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Oracle For SAP TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

whitePaper | August 1, 2022

The relationship of Oracle Corporation and SAP SE has been and is based on a long history, a rich heritage of joint developments and a bright future – for the benefit of our mutual customers. Both companies have had an ongoing commitment to our tens of thousands of joint customers for over 30 years.

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Securing the Software Supply Chain: Recommended Practices Guide for Developers

whitePaper | August 22, 2022

Cyberattacks are conducted via cyberspace and target an enterprise’s use of cyberspace for the purpose of disrupting, disabling, destroying, or maliciously controlling a computing environment or infrastructure; or destroying the integrity of the data or stealing controlled information.1 Recent cyberattacks such as those executed against SolarWinds and its customers.

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Delivering sustainable transport for housing developments

whitePaper | November 1, 2022

The need to improve the integration of planning and transport is certainly not a new issue, but numerous attempts to encourage their incorporation have seen limited progress. The UK needs developments that embed sustainabletransport from the outset, not for it to be an afterthought.

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The Future of RFPs: The Key to Unlocking Greater Efficiency and Profitability

whitePaper | April 19, 2021

For decades, request for proposal (RFP) processes have served as the cornerstone for freight procurement. Shippers have historically gravitated toward contract freight for its reliability and pricing consistency, but due to the recent onslaught of digital freight partners that promise shorter-term contracts and real-time pricing, many industry constituents wonder whether or when RFPs will evolve. In an effort to dig beneath the surface of RFPs’ stronghold on the industry, Trimble and FreightWaves partnered to survey shippers, carriers and brokerages and identify the relational friction points that often hinge around the challenges presented by the RFP process.

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Fleet Management Automation:Features, Benefits, Costs

whitePaper | January 27, 2023

Why do we recommend fleet management software? Because we believe that fleet management automation will make your fleet operation run smoothly and help you save money. The question is which software is better for your company—an off-the-shelf solution or custom software? In this whitepaper, we’ll give you an overview of the features you’ll find in the average fleet management software, and what you can expect to spend to get a working solution integrated into the digital ecosystem of your company

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Technology Innovation at Sea

whitePaper | July 31, 2022

The shipping industry is known to have many challenges. From CO2 emission rules to the fast-growing number of cyberattacks, ships and crews are vulnerable and must stay safe at all times. Onboard computer technology must become simpler, more secure, and resilient. We can see how digital technology helps transform the way we live our lives and disrupt business models. It’s hard to say just one technology will transform the maritime industry. The interplay and overlap between the technology areas are crucial, but this transformation has yet to make a significant impact on shipping.

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Logistics Executive Group is a Supply Chain focused management consulting firm delivering whole-of-lifecycle business services including Corporate Advisory, Leadership Coaching, Executive Search and specialist Supply Chain and Logistics Training.

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