Are You Optimized?

Since we last wrote, we participated in a very insightful webinar with Dr.Robert Handfield, Bank of America University Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management, North Carolina State University and Editor Emeritus of the Journal of Operations Management.

In the webinar, conducted and hosted by Emergys, one of the most compelling discussion points was around an organization’s ability to integrate transportation functions into their overall supply chain management.

For example, Dr. Handfield outlined characteristics of an optimized transportation model:

• Customer marketing channels aligned with all transportation providers and decision-making process documented
• Upstream and downstream supply chain members are involved in scheduling shipment process.
• Carriers and customers collaboration in transportation channel cost optimization.
• Complete visibility and tracking of all shipments enroute and arrival at final destination.
• Continuous improvement and feedback from customers is incorporated in the shipping process.

To download the webinar, please click here. It includes the powerpoint, audio and the Q&A.