Supply Chain and Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2020

Cooperation seems to go out the window in tough times. But California’s ports have a long history of cooperation on clean air. I hope they will resolve differences soon and putthis behind us.

Supply Chains 100

Supply Chains Logistics 100

Bringg

AUGUST 30, 2020

The upcoming peak season will decide who gains the growing online market share. Retailers will see an influx in online orders this holiday season, but the competition over them – in particular for discretionary categories – will be fierce. In order to capture the relatively limited market share, retailers will have to scale and optimize their operations in order to create a memorable experience.

Optimization 87

Optimization Ordering Supply Chains Operations 87

Shipping and Freight Resource

AUGUST 30, 2020

Currently, there are more than 55,000 merchant ships plying global trade around the world. These ships include General Cargo ships, Bulk and Break Bulk ships, Container ships, Chemical, Oil and LNG Tankers, Passenger, and various other types of ships. While these are types of ships, these ships could be operating on two main types of services – Liner and Tramp services.

Conference 71

Conference Cargo Operations Freight 71

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 30, 2020

Vanessa Akhtar, principal with management consultancy Kotter, offers advice for manufacturers on the right path to automation — one that includes human workers in the equation.

Automation 76

Automation 76

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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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AUGUST 30, 2020

The upcoming peak season will decide who gains the growing online market share. Retailers will see an influx in online orders this holiday season, but the competition over them – in particular for discretionary categories – will be fierce. In order to capture the relatively limited market share, retailers will have to scale and optimize their operations in order to create a memorable experience.

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