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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 hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. There are Also Commercial Reasons.

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What are the true causes of ongoing supply chain disruptions?

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Making the situation worse, trucking companies haven’t been able to hire back enough drivers to meet demand. 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.

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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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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is one that I am sure you will agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to attain. . Supply Chain Strategy. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Now for those statistics I mentioned.

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7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is simply one that I’m sure you’ll agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to arrive at. Supply Chain Strategy. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation.

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The Golden Route: Perfecting Diwali Deliveries This Festive Season

Locus

Let’s find out the three key strategies for brands to enable last-mile excellence during this Diwali season! To compound the concern, the study reveals that a sizable 48% of customer interactions with Indian firms don’t meet the mark. So, what’s the takeaway for forward-thinking brands and retailers?

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What Drives an Investment in a Warehouse Management System? 5 Considerations for Your Selection

GlobalTranz

Service-level agreements (SLAs) may contain clauses that would result in lost costs if a shipment is delayed , arrives damaged, is incorrect, or fails to meet certain labeling and packaging recommendations. In a Software Advice survey , respondents were asked to identify how the implementation costs of a WMS affected their decision.