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OTIF, OTIF cost for food manufacturers

The Most Expensive Answer in Food and CPG Is “Nothing”

I was recently talking with the CFO of a food manufacturer about the key metrics that matter most in food and beverage manufacturing. We eventually zeroed in on performance metrics, specifically...
Aftermarket parts shipping, multi-carrier parcel shipping

Why Urgent Aftermarket Orders Still Arrive Late

When a vehicle, a machine or a harvester stops, the customer isn’t thinking about part numbers. They’re thinking about the van that should be on its route, the line that should...
Halloween production planning, Halloween candy

Your Halloween Is Already Over. You Just Don’t Know It Yet.

Let me ask you something. When does your Halloween planning actually start? Be honest. If the answer is anything after January you are not planning for Halloween. You are reacting to...
Aftermarket parcel shipping, supply chain

Aftermarket Parcel Shipping: Beat the Downtime Clock

In the aftermarket, the customer is not buying a part. They are buying the end of a problem: a tractor back in the field, a line back in production, a vehicle...