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ZF’s Transition from Lean to Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

I interviewed John Sobeck, Vice President Material Management Services and Supply Chain 4.0 at the ZF Group, about their digital supply chain transformation journey. The ZF supply chain is complex. ZF’s Digital Supply Chain. Lean cuts inventory out of the supply chain.

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What’s On Tap for Ocean Shipping in 2023?

Now, That's Logistics

Marine Exchange of Southern California, for example, reported that the backup of container ships has fallen from a peak of 109 vessels in January to just four ships in October. Historical delivery data from Clarksons shows that annual fleet growth averaged 970,000 TEUs in 2001-20. million TEUs in 2023 and 2.83

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Warehousing, the Rise of IT, Automation, and Now… Robotics

Logistics Bureau

On the other hand, offshoring growth has fuelled the need for warehousing as part of the elongated supply chain. However, simply slinging it out of the door to the first likely outsourcer would be to neglect the links that exist – that must exist – between a warehouse and other parts of the supply chain.

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The 5 Benefits of Virtual Reality in Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

Yet, newer technologies, such as predictive analytics models, advanced data storage, and increased processing power from the cloud, are helping manufacturers save money across an enterprise, opening the door to virtual reality. For example, QA applications of virtual reality may include periodic review of products as they’re being created.

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The WannaCry Cyberattack: Another Warning for Supply Chain Executives

Talking Logistics

It echoes the title of my post from last September: “ The Day a Cyber Attack Brings the World’s Supply Chains to a Halt.”. (I The French automaker Renault, for example, was forced to shut down factories across Europe. The WannaCry cyber attack is another warning for supply chain executives to stop being complacent.

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The State of Your Supply Chain Affects the Level of Your Inventory 

Blue Grace Logistics

The right inventory, at the right time, at the right point in the supply chain is crucial for the success of the business. For example, the shortage of raw material at the factory will affect production. Carrying cost is the cost incurred to store, handle, and maintain inventory at every stage in the supply chain.

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Fashion Transparency: China to Germany

Logistics Business Magazine

The Chinese manufacturer under German management collaborates via the SCM software OSCA with the fashion specialist to bring transparency into the supply chain. Schöffel, for example, awarded the company “Supplier of the Year” in 2016 and 2018. The now 73-year-old chairman is no stranger to the industry either.