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The State of Supply Chain Trends Part IV: Data Analysis, Wearables, and the Cloud

GlobalTranz

Modern supply chains are evolving beyond anyone’s expectations due to increased use of cloud-computing technologies, wearables and advanced data analysis. Meanwhile, cloud technology enables companies to expand infrastructure without significant investment or use of resources, reports AXIT of Supply Chain 24/7.

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Same concerns remain, when it comes to the truck driver shortage

247 Customs Broker

Even though that number is trending in the right direction, ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello commented that the driver market remains tight, with the driver shortage remaining a real concern for fleets and the industry. There are not a ton of easy answers at a time when all supply chain stake holders needs to be making this a top priority.

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Automatic Replenishment: Everything You Need to Know

Conger

Increased Efficiency: Automated replenishment streamlines the supply chain process, reducing the need for manual labor , paper-based tracking, and other time-consuming activities. This means that they can plan for seasonal trends, promotions, and other factors that affect inventory levels.

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Private Fleets or Outsourced Logistics? Which is Better?

Trinity Logistics

On the one hand, you can retain complete control over your supply chain by operating a private fleet. Current trends point to the shortage growing to over 160,000 drivers by 2028. By choosing not to outsource your transportation, you’ll have complete control over your supply chain.

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Aptiv takes a global approach to mobility

Automotive Logistics

Aptiv is taking a highly centralised approach to the logistics operation supporting the new division and has made Jeffrey Richards its global director of logistics and supply chain operations, responsible for the sourcing, network design, continuous improvement and emergency logistics for all operating units. Tackling complex networks.

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MIT’s Sheffi on Supply Chain Sustainability

247 Customs Broker

Yossi Sheffi of MIT is certainly one of the most influential and I would add interesting figures in supply chain today. Of late, about every three years he produces a new supply chain-related book, the last two being complementary takes on supply chain resilience and risk management.

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Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2019

Talking Logistics

Descartes Systems Group Revenue 2006-2018 (Source: macrotrends). There are a lot of niche supply chain and logistics solutions in the market and Descartes is good at finding and acquiring them. Where is Descartes today? The company is financially strong, with 14 years of record year-over-year growth.