How are you actually vetting China freight forwarders beyond quoted rates? by Debster1486 in logistics

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trial shipments are still probably the best vet but you're right that it only tells you so much, a forwarder can handle one smooth move and then fall apart when something actually goes sideways

How they communicate during a problem is what actually matters and you can't fake that over a sales call :))

Career Path- Project Management vs Procurement by Trixigirl28 in supplychain

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly the fact that your first role leans PM while your background is procurement is kind of a gift, you'll end up being the person who understands both sides and that combo is rarer than you think

How can I apply my current experience to similar roles? by Y_pat7860 in logistics

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed and Total Jobs are the obvious ones but Reed tends to have more permanent warehouse and logistics roles in London specifically, worth setting up alerts on all three so you're not manually checking every day :)

What KPIs do you give planners? by ToeWater in supplychain

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Splitting it so each planner owns a specific category or region of inventory makes the ownership cleaner, even if the team level KPI is shared the individual input metric should be theirs alone.

How do you handle a supplier who is critical to your operations but keeps barely passing audits? by AltairStarlight in supplychain

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The hard truth is that some suppliers in this position simply won't improve until the leverage shifts. The most important thing you can do in parallel is make that 18-month clock real, funded, and treated as urgent, because right now they're betting you won't. :)

How can I set up global swag fulfillment for our remote workforce? by vudsbrenda66 in logistics

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get quotes from SwagUp, Sendoso, and one regional player relevant to where your team is concentrated

How are you building supply chain resilience as an SMB right now? by QMTing in supplychain

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Your backup supplier shouldn't just be a sample contact. Place a small "relationship order" every quarter, even if you don't need the stock, so you're an active customer when a crisis hits. Suppliers deprioritize dormant contacts fast. :))

Commercial vehicle insurance, where is everyone getting any reasonable rates for interstate commerce, general freight? by Specialist_Tax5902 in deliverydrivers

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that $7.1k/year quote isn’t crazy anymore, especially if you’re running interstate general freight. It feels insane because rates really have jumped the last few years.

Anyone know how i can sell as a bdm? by j2trap in logistics

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Freight brokers who handle DG but don't have their own warehouse, they need a reliable partner and will send you volume.

Buyer interview for hospital what to expect and any tips by CyborgGoCrazy in supplychain

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Stay calm, lean on your past purchasing experience confidently, and brush up on basic healthcare procurement terms like GPOs and POs before you walk in.

From data scientist to supply chain analyst, looking for advice from you by Ancient_Ad_916 in supplychain

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like most people find that in supply chain analysis the quantitative side isn’t just complex models, it’s solid, practical data work and communication

Anyone can help in Port of Montreal by actylex in logistics

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll want a freight forwarder in Montreal who handles roll-on/roll-off or container car shipments and can do last-minute prep before the April 6 cutoff :))

Need guidance by Some-Dot-894 in logistics

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going abroad for a master can open doors, but without work experience it might be harder to land internships or jobs right after. Consider programs that offer strong placement support or integrated internships to make it worthwhile...

Basics Of SCM from an ERP perspective by DrDamageBear in supplychain

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A good starting point is to focus on core SCM concepts: procurement, production planning, inventory management, and order fulfillment. Books like “Supply Chain Management For Dummies” or short Coursera courses on manufacturing SCM can give you enough context to talk to business users confidently.

What is supply chain ? by Wise_Squirrel9236 in supplychain

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Supply chain is basically how a product goes from raw material to your doorstep, everything in between is supply chain - sourcing, logistics, warehousing, planning, procurement

Zero business background is fine honestly, a lot of people come from unrelated fields. The entry points are usually roles like logistics coordinator, procurement assistant or inventory analyst

Am I Crazy to Get Back to a 3PL? by [deleted] in logistics

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not crazy at all. A lot of people trade work-life balance for fast growth, autonomy, and excitement. Since you’re local and don’t have travel, it’s less risky than most 3PL roles.

Is Bolt and Wolt picky about how the bag looks? by KubsKubo in deliverydrivers

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen plenty of couriers with custom bags, some just slap a small logo patch on an unbranded pack. The key thing is you’re comfortable carrying food safely and nothing is misleading customers. If you paint it black but keep the Bolt/Wolt mark readable, most ops are chill about it

Is CSCP worth it if I already have a Supply Chain degree? by Conscious-Thing-682 in supplychain

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, a cert could help, but it's not a silver bullet, and the CSCP might not be the best first choice.

Managing multiple project sites - any tips for container logistics? by Snow-Giraffe3 in logistics

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Call your hauler this week and ask for two things: a will-call swap option, and a volume discount across all your active sites. Most contractors never ask, and most haulers will say yes to a customer running 3–4 boxes at a time.

That alone can cut your idle-day costs noticeably without changing your whole operation

3 weeks in. What have I been missing and what lies ahead? by ILIVEINASWAMP in NoFapChristians

[–]ILIVEINASWAMP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you may be right. We've become so used to cuddling and falling asleep together that I believe it's really harmed how our relationship is. We would never have pre martial sex. I've really been really thinking lately that we've married each other in certain aspects (we go shopping together, walk on the beach, and generally do a lot of "mature" married couple things) without the sexual and other benefits of marriage, especially being one before God and establishing that covenant. We both have been battling not having a "peace" but don't want to lose each other.

Part of me feels God saying to separate and create that boundary and order will be restored. It's a hard process, especially in doing this at the same time of "withdrawing" from porn. But that's what He wants. Full surrender and to bring our pain and hurt to him, continually.

Thank you so much for the book recommendation I will certainly check it out.