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COVID Has Fundamentally Changed the Profession of Supply Chain Management

Logistics Viewpoints

The toilet paper shortage was one of the COVID era events that taught people what the term “supply chain management” meant. In warehouses, for example, one solution is labor management. Multinationals knew that events could occur that could cost them tens, or hundreds of millions of dollars.

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FreightHub stays on course – our crew successfully steers our customers digitally through the corona crisis

Forto

How can customers be reliably looked after in this difficult situation? When dealing with a crisis – whether it is caused by a pandemic, a natural disaster , or political events – we believe that, in addition to communication, three factors are crucial. Of course, this applies not only to the internal distribution of tasks.

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Demand Forecasting in an Inflationary, Supply-Constrained, Semi-Post-Pandemic Environment

Logistics Viewpoints

At that time, I wrote about the COVID pandemic, and how similar events occur that elevate the uncertainty of the market. These events make accurate forecasting very difficult. However, the relationship between variables can shift, making them less reliable indicators in given circumstances. Review of Prior Impactful Events.

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FreightHub stays on course – our crew successfully steers our customers digitally through the corona crisis

Forto

How can customers be reliably looked after in this difficult situation? When dealing with a crisis – whether it is caused by a pandemic, a natural disaster, or political events – we believe that, in addition to communication, three factors are crucial. Of course, this applies not only to the internal distribution of tasks.

Course 52
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‘Business as usual’ is no longer an option

Logistics Business Magazine

As the environmental impact of supply chain activities is more widely understood, now is the time for supply chain professionals to prioritise sustainability in their logistics plans in order to be both successful and make a positive global impact, says IMHX 2022 Event Director, Rob Fisher.

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Mastering Profitable Omni-Channel Logistics, Despite Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, they might browse products online, but visit a brick-and-mortar store to finalize their selection. These e-commerce trends are placing increasing pressure on logistics teams to keep up with demand volatility, provide incredibly fast delivery, and reliably fulfill all their promises to customers and consumers.

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Customer remains focal point for the future of intralogistics

Logistics Business Magazine

In the run-up to the recent LogiMAT event, Bernard Biolchini ( pictured ), Executive Vice President EMEA at Dematic , one of the world’s leading manufacturers of integrated automation technology , software and services for supply chain optimization, spoke about the new era. Q: Can you give some specific examples? Q: Instead…?