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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. A Positive Example. There are Also Commercial Reasons. The Road to Agility and Resilience.

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6 Inventory Control Techniques for Stock Optimization

EazyStock

Inventory Control Techniques that use Stock Optimization Best Practices. So we thought we’d focus on the lesser known topic of ‘stock optimization’ – this is an inventory control technique that’s becoming more popular with inventory managers to improve the efficiency of their supply chain. What is stock optimization?

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Top Takeaways from Coupa Inspire

Logistics Viewpoints

Coupa offers a Business Spend Management (BSM) platform based on a public cloud. The platform connects hundreds of organizations representing the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, with millions of suppliers globally. The supply chain design solution, for example, continues to grow in depth and usability. That has recently changed.

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Time Definite Freight & Positive ROI

Blue Grace Logistics

In our March webinar, titled Time Definite Freight and Positive ROI , Brian Blalock, Senior Manager Sourcing Strategy, and Eric Chambers, Vice President, Field Performance at BlueGrace Logistics, discuss the delivery method that is redefining the logistics landscape. What is Time Definite Freight? It can be any time of the 24 hour day.

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Pneumatic Tires [Definition, Pros/Cons, Applications, Costs]

Conger

A Toyota diesel forklift with pneumatic tires Let’s start with a pneumatic tire definition. Cons of Pneumatic Forklift Tires Here are some of the key disadvantages of pneumatic tires to consider: Not ideal for indoor use: Pneumatic tires may not be optimal for indoor use due to their tendency to bounce, leading to operator discomfort.

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Smart Manufacturing: A Solution to Supply Chain Optimization

Morai Logistics

Smart manufacturing is a new advancement in supply chains that will help optimize the customer experience and meet consumer demands. Joined forces of the Internet and digital technologies have provided the world with easier and faster ways to buy products and services. Smart Manufacturing 101. Reliance on manual shipment processes.

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Designing a warehouse: definition, options, factors and goals.

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

As an example, here we can see one: Source: [link]. Product requirements (types and quantities of each tool that will be required for efficient operation in the work area). When all these factors are in place, the following objectives should be met: Space optimization in the warehouse.