Author Archives: Julian Blumenthal

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Aug 25

Gaining Control by losing it.

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Julian Blumenthal

For mid-size and large organizations the supply chain and logistics process is engaged on two levels, the high level, international space station level, where grand strategies and processes are designed for the organization. Then there is the lower level over … Read More →

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Jul 13

Helping your organization South Loop Logistics

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Julian Blumenthal

In 2013, I started a consulting practice entitled South Loop Logistics. Supply Chain, Logistics and Transportation is my life’s work and something I really enjoy doing. You can reach me at ju****@so****************.com or 312-408-0663. How can South Loop Logistics help … Read More →

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Jun 09

When to change

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Julian Blumenthal

My last post was on the importance of middle management. It can be found here: http://southlooplogistics.com/middle-management-stuck-in-the-middle-with-you/ There is another aspect of middle managers administration that is important, and that is change.  I want to address two separate issues here, process … Read More →

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May 12

US-Mexico Trade on the Rise

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Julian Blumenthal

Last Thursday,  I attended a morning session on the NAFTA trade with Mexico put on by several organizations including the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).  Here some of the things I learned at that event. US-Mexico trade has … Read More →

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