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The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. In light of all of this, I’d posit we can no longer look at the events of the last year as an aberration. The impact?

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Freight Benchmarking: What Is It? Why Do It?

Logistics Bureau

The benefit of this is that you’ll be in a more proactive state when unforeseen events or crises arise with minimal warning. It will also make it easier to determine, for example, if you should opt for contract rates over spot rates or vice versa. Alternatively, you can procure access to a digital freight benchmarking platform.

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Combating Intermodal Market Challenges & Costs

Talking Logistics

Due to the restrictions placed upon carriers by ELDs, the farthest freight from the ramp is being scrutinized in the drayage community, and these carriers are exercising choice when it comes to longer haul lengths. There have been significant rail increases recently – some modest, others in double-digit percentages.

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Who’s Using Blockchain in 2020, and How?

Logistics Bureau

The diamond and gold, tea and coffee, beverage, food, and automotive industries all have participants with blockchain applications under test, operating as pilots, or implemented as digital solutions to improve supply chain operations. Examples of Blockchain in Food Supply Chains. Big Names are Backing Blockchain.

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Sales and Operations Planning: The Interpersonal Element

Logistics Bureau

Pundits typically emphasize data and digital technology when proselytising for the S&OP concept. So, for example, the Head of Supply might be the Supply Chain Director, Supply Chain Manager, or another non-executive supply chain management specialist. Why S&OP Needs a Lot of Human Investment. The Supply Chain Head.

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Are your L&D programs reaping the outcomes you need?

UL EHS- Sustainability

It is essential to determine reasons for the poor performance; this valuable exercise is a systematic, methodical evaluation that leads to an actionable strategy to yield improved employee performance outcomes. Example: Testing an employee’s skills before and after the training to identify performance improvement.

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Industry View: Interview with EXCHAiNGE 2018 Speaker

Logistics Business Magazine

Sabine Ursel talks to Bettina Bohlmann (above) , Managing Partner of 3p Procurement Branding GmbH in an interview focused on themes to be explored at this year’s EXCHAiNGE event in Frankfurt. Bohlmann, the subject of digital transformation is inextricably linked with the broader idea of culture and mindsets.