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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

The definition of agility and resilience will continue to evolve. The creation of a new digital ecosystem has enabled these and other changes that will shape the definition of supply chain agility and resilience in the 2020s and beyond. There are Also Commercial Reasons. The Road to Agility and Resilience.

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Editor’s Choice: Why Supply Chain Design Is Not a “One-and-Done” Exercise

Logistics Viewpoints

Today’s article is from Ahmad Jiwani at Coupa and looks at supply chain design. But first, let’s get on the same page: Supply chain design solutions and definitions. This is achieved through analysis, scenario planning, and simulation with end-to-end models, fueled by AI and powerful algorithmic engines. Once a year?

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Wind Power Looked At to Make Shipping Greener, But Challenges Remain

MTS Logistics

For example, the New York Times is out with a new article on wind energy and how it can help shipping in the near future as climate change becomes a major focus. According to a Cargill executive profiled in the Times, the turbines can reduce fuel usage by 3 tons per day, which definitely makes an impact on emissions.

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A simple but clear perspective on the notion of Shipping Cartels

Shipping and Freight Resource

Based on this, there seems to be a natural and immediate view that these lines fit the definition of cartel “ A cartel is a group of independent market participants who collude with each other in order to improve their profits and dominate the market. I have reproduced the thought provoking article below.

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Generative AI in Supply Chain: How It Impacts Your Logistics

Trinity Logistics

Now, there’s a lot of definitions out there, but here’s how I define it. Biggest one is data analysis. Data Analysis Generative AI is great at taking data in and putting it into a format that can be easily used to extract meaning. Predictive Analysis A primary use case within logistics is predictive data analysis.

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Is It Time to Move Beyond the Traditional Approach to IBP?

Logistics Viewpoints

In a recent article on Forbes, Steve Banker points out that less than 25% of executives believe that their IBP process helps decision making and effective cross functional trade-offs that help the P&L of the company.

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The Year in Logistics: Most Popular Articles from 2020

Logistics Viewpoints

We want to take this opportunity to reflect on the Top 15 most popular logistics articles written this year and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. So, without further ado, here are the most popular logistics articles from 2020. It was a nice combination of topics and authors, including a few from our sponsors.

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