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A Glimpse into Supply Chain 2024

Log-hub

introduces smart factories where interconnected systems enhance agility and responsiveness. This holistic approach extends connectivity beyond the factory floor, fostering seamless communication across the entire logistics network. More resources are waiting for you in our Knowledge base. Industry 4.0 STILL CURIOUS?

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Gemba Process Innovation Can Drive Wave in Europe

Logistics Business Magazine

This Japanese word literally translates to “the actual place” For example, in the supply chain the gemba is where things are made, moved, or sold; the site where value is generated and problems must be confronted: the factory floor, the warehouse, or points-of-sale; these are referred to as the gemba.

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‘Digital Freight Matching’ Isn’t a Product— It’s a Strategic Methodology

Parade

While your team may be executing freight like a factory line, your operations are more dependent on a core set of carriers, placing all your eggs in one basket. Brokerages must harness a knowledge base of thousands of carriers to make better (and bolder) decisions faster, confidently, more reliably, and at scale.

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‘Digital Freight Matching’ Isn’t a Product— It’s a Strategic Methodology

Parade

While your team may be executing freight like a factory line, your operations are more dependent on a core set of carriers, placing all your eggs in one basket. Brokerages must harness a knowledge base of thousands of carriers to make better (and bolder) decisions faster, confidently, more reliably, and at scale.

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Supply chain trends to watch out for in 2023

Logistics Business Magazine

With the help of AI technologies, most companies are becoming knowledge-based organisations that are tapping into a highly constrained pool of knowledge workers. We are seeing increasing levels of automation permeate many jobs today, both in factories as well in the headquarters offices of many companies.

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11 Common Maintenance Issues (And a Solution for Each!)

Conger

A factory-trained technician can come in and service your equipment, track when maintenance is due, and alert you to any problems. Even if you have an operations team, one person may not possess all that knowledge. You can also outsource preventive maintenance. Forecasting and Sourcing Parts Parts are what make a piece of equipment.

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6 Supply Chain Trends That Could Truly Shake You Up (2018 Update)

Logistics Bureau

If upstream partners fail, as in the case of Thai computer disk drive manufacturers (factories hit by flooding) or Japanese semi-conductor producers (the 2011 tsunami), supply chains running too lean may have no fallback solutions. If downstream demand changes, they may not have any other retail outlet options either.