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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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What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022

The Logistics of Logistics

The peak season definition is a continued evolution of the seasons in transportation. The survey also found that although many companies have arranged international shipments early this year, most continue to rely on the spot freight market to move goods.”. When and What Is Peak Season ? Q2: The Produce Shipping Season.

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The Power of the Network: ERP vs. Spend Management

Logistics Viewpoints

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. Alex Zhong, Director Product Marketing at GEP.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 25 – March 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

And while this definitely points to an industry making strides, a recent Procurious survey found that 75 percent of women in supply chain experience gender-based adversity. A central part of Amazon’s ultrafast delivery strategy is its network of warehouses that the company calls same-day sites.

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What are the true causes of ongoing supply chain disruptions?

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

A recent SYSPRO survey shows that only 45% of businesses have looked at systems to address supply chain disruptions and just 44% have investigated technologies that enable collaboration with external suppliers and customers. Hence our surprise at the findings of the global survey above. . ERP can help companies cope with Supply Chain.

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How Supply Chains Stay Competitive in a Digital Marketplace

Morai Logistics

Survey results from ‘623 supply chain professionals across 17 countries’, concluded that one of the top industry challenges was ‘facing global competition’. The definition of ‘supply chain’ has also shifted over time. Technology provides an unceasing transmission of insight in the form of big data. Customer-Centric Approach.

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34th Annual Salary Survey: Salary growth slows, tasks soar

247 Customs Broker

More than 500 qualified respondents to our “34th Annual Salary Survey” report that their salaries moved up only incrementally last year. This year’s survey again draws the most feedback from successful logistics managers who have been climbing the executive ladder for some time. Respondents reflect. There’s never a dull moment.”.

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