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

Logistics Viewpoints

Geopolitical events. In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation. Natural disasters. Tariffs and trade regulations. The rise of ecommerce. The growing influence of social media.

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Mastering Profitable Omni-Channel Logistics, Despite Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components. The answer lies in identifying supply chain disruptions — from a big event, like a port closure, to smaller day-to-day performance exceptions — at the earliest possible moment.

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How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. That event was the global COVID-19 pandemic, which erupted during the first half of 2020. Networking.

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Making your Warehouse, Worthy

Blue Grace Logistics

In this article, we delve into the details of making a warehouse future-ready and examine the steps required to achieve warehouse excellence. This entails mapping the warehouse, studying the building & area and checking the surfaces for damages and weak areas. Want a Free Supply Chain Analysis?

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Preparing for preparedness – how should we begin?

Logistics in War

Moreover, the attitude of commanders and leaders, logisticians and staff planners to comprehensively and critically assess the Defence organisation – a ‘blue force analysis’ – also influences the logistics system to function as intended. I described the interplay between logistics and readiness.

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Preparing for preparedness – how should we begin?

Logistics in War

Moreover, the attitude of commanders and leaders, logisticians and staff planners to comprehensively and critically assess the Defence organisation – a ‘blue force analysis’ – also influences the logistics system to function as intended. I described the interplay between logistics and readiness.

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10 Issues Keeping Manufacturers and Distributors Up At Night for 2015

GlobalTranz

Do some research, develop a business plan with some projections & an ROI analysis (multi-year), research solutions, resource appropriately and give it some time … Then market it differently than the rest of your business. The Cerasis “e-commerce” blog category has great articles on developing your strategy.