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

Logistics Viewpoints

Geopolitical events. 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. Natural disasters. Tariffs and trade regulations. The rise of ecommerce.

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Signs of a Failing Lean “Implementation”

The Lean Thinker

If this company might be you… here are some questions to think about: How much actual cultural change has taken hold in the day-to-day operations since you have been engaging in kaizen activities? What policies or expectations are in place that systematically undo the results of a kaizen event? Your supervisors?

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DCSA releases just-in-time port call interface standards

Shipping and Freight Resource

AMSTERDAM – July 21, 2021 – To facilitate implementation of its just-in-time (JIT) port call standards, DCSA has released interface standards and messaging API (application programming interface) specifications for the first 18 event timestamps defined in its JIT port call data definitions. Pilot boarding place (PBP) arrival planning.

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Executive guide to ERP Part 6: The operation stage

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

In order to get to that stage, executive decision-makers and their organizations must work to ensure that the primary drivers, the system, process and people come together to operate the new system and perform the new processes. Once that has ended, the operation stage starts. The maintenance strategy for operating an ERP system.

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DCSA Publishes Complete Framework of Just-in-Time Standards for Main Port Call Activities

Shipping and Freight Resource

Latest release of DCSA’s Just-in-Time Port Call Programme provides interface standards and API definitions for all 50 port call event timestamps. Start cargo operations and services. The standards are being tested by carriers, ports and terminal operators at multiple ports around the world.

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Furniture Retailer Runs an Orchestrated Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

In March, Infor had a customer event at their headquarters called “The Journey to an Autonomous Supply Chain.” “Autonomy” is their goal, but right now their GT Nexus product, recently renamed Infor Nexus, supports an orchestrated supply chain. If you look at the definition of orchestrated, you will see the word “arrangement.”

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15 Aerial Lift Safety Tips for Operators, Managers, and Pedestrians

Conger

This article is all about aerial lift safety tips for operators, managers, and pedestrians. Inspect Before Operating. And since aerial lifts are usually used in the workplace, it makes sense to go to OSHA for the definition. It’s important to note that this definition does not include scissor lifts. Let's get started!

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