Remove 2008 Remove Data Remove Examples Remove Supply Chains
article thumbnail

Creating a Green Marine Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Seventy-one percent of the surface of our “blue planet” is covered by oceans which is also reflected in the fact that 80% of goods are moved via sea transportation within the global supply chain [1]. A storm, for example, could slow the vessel down and increase transit time from one port to another. Operational Considerations.

article thumbnail

Outside-In: The Future of Supply Chain Planning

Blue Grace Logistics

Supply chains are evolving fast. To keep up with the fast pace of supply chain evolution it is important for supply chain planners to upgrade their skills and step up their business planning and forecasting techniques. It’s all about supporting business objectives. Gartner calls this an outside-in mindset.”.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Is Your Supply Chain Ready For Weather Disruptions?

Blue Grace Logistics

To a large extent, Supply Chain and uncertainty go hand in hand. Driver delays, transportation failure, strikes, hike in fuel prices, carrier capacity shortage, vendor hold-ups, thefts, and fires at warehouses are all common issues in the supply chain ecosystem.

article thumbnail

Is Your Supply Chain Ready For Weather Disruptions?

Blue Grace Logistics

To a large extent, Supply Chain and uncertainty go hand in hand. Driver delays, transportation failure, strikes, hike in fuel prices, carrier capacity shortage, vendor hold-ups, thefts, and fires at warehouses are all common issues in the supply chain ecosystem.

article thumbnail

Flatbed Demand and Challenges for Construction and Manufacturing

Trinity Logistics

All industries are currently facing challenges with their logistics and the supply chain. As it continues to rise, the needs for their supplies have increased, creating a surge of flatbed demand that’s weighing on the supply chain. This hasn’t taken since place 2008, citing a 12.8 RISING FUEL PRICES.

article thumbnail

Supply Chain Management: It’s IoT Time

The Logistics Academy

Companies keep finding new ways to gain supply chain improvements with help from the Internet of Things. Every day, more data than we can imagine zings across that global conduit we call the Internet. Much of that data comes directly from devices, without human intervention. AutoStore does this work continuously.

article thumbnail

Supply Chain Management:A New Lens for Supply Chain Roadmaps

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Cloud & Big Data. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Business Process Outsourcing.