Remove Definition Remove Events Remove Industry Remove Manufacturing Procurement
article thumbnail

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

Logistics Viewpoints

Geopolitical events. While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, agility and resilience must be taken to an entirely new level post pandemic. The definition of agility and resilience will continue to evolve. Natural disasters. Tariffs and trade regulations.

article thumbnail

Breakbulk Americas with Jeff Tucker

The Logistics of Logistics

As third-generation CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide, Jeff oversees sales, marketing, and the company’s industry presence. He is on the board of directors for the National Industrial Transportation League and chairs its Highway Transportation Committee. The three-day event will take place Tuesday, Sept. About Jeff Tucker.

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

Are Asian Economies Heading for a Bumpy Ride in 2022

20Cube Logistics

However, despite becoming the latest epicenter for sourcing and manufacturing activities, economic growth in certain countries is expected to slow down this year due to various reasons. This is a direct result of the overstocking/stockpiling that happened in Asian manufacturing and retailing sectors.

article thumbnail

Key Warehouse & Contract Logistics Trends from 2020

Now, That's Logistics

Reflecting on the events of 2020, Franco says the automotive sector was among the first to take a hit on the supply chain front, with many other industries following it down that path during the early part of the year. Manufacturing pretty much came to a halt in most high manufacturing countries such as the U.S.,

article thumbnail

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

The Logistics of Logistics

Weather events might also be factors. The peak season definition is a continued evolution of the seasons in transportation. With Russia exporting many critical commodities, Deloitte explained, there are insufficient raw materials for supply and manufacturing use. Bottlenecks from future COVID-19 variants are possible.

article thumbnail

Business-to-Anything Integration Supports Agile Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain collaboration networks, which provide wide ranging visibility to events occurring upstream and downstream in supply chains, can help companies be more agile. An EDI VAN enables the secure exchanges of electronic business documents, such as purchase orders and invoices, with trading partners—via electronic data interchange format.

article thumbnail

Customer remains focal point for the future of intralogistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Over the past two years, many things have changed fundamentally in the industry, including purchasing and consumer behaviour. Let’s stand together to tackle everything the industry faces in terms of new customer requirements, market conditions and technological issues. Q: Instead…? BB: But if course on the customer!