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Supply Chain Design Crosses the Chasm

Logistics Viewpoints

The supply chain nodes which were once deemed to be relatively static have become far more dynamic in the recent past. The rapid shifts to eCommerce during the pandemic caused retailers and brand owners alike to flex their network nodes (where goods are made and inventories are stocked) significantly.

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Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Middle East

Locus

Presently, their major focus lies on local production, warehousing and strategic sourcing. With the pandemic and political instability, businesses in the Middle East have begun to reconsider supply chain strategy to improve their resilience. Process risks : These are risks associated with supply chain strategy and its implementation.

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Decarbonise UK Freight Transport Sector

Logistics Business Magazine

Operating over three years, the UK Research & Innovation funded DUKFT Network, a collection of over forty academic, policy and industry organisation, undertook six research projects and two stakeholder events exploring how to mobilise investment that can enable UK freight decarbonisation whilst managing risk and maximising opportunity.

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How Fleet Management Professionals Can Leverage IoT Technology

IoT World Today

Among the multitudes of industries benefiting from IoT technology is fleet management. A widely available version of the technology known as OBD II obtains information on vehicle maintenance and driving conditions through a device, plugged into a vehicle’s OBD II port, which is present in virtually any passenger vehicle produced since 1996.

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Retail Trends: The Growing Demand for Click and Collect

Bringg

To justify the price of square footage, retail locations must now serve as a node in eCommerce fulfillment. They are presented with several real-time options for pickup location, based on the business’s priorities and inventory availability.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] reduce support calls), and create a differentiated experience.

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What is the Hyperconnected Era & “The Internet Of Things” and What does it Have to Do with Manufacturing & Logistics?

GlobalTranz

We encourage our audience to visit The Catavolt Blog for more relevant posts about mobility in manufacturing for best practices, tips, and great industry insights. Bill Joy envisioned Device to Device (D2D) communication as part of his “Six Webs” framework, presented at the World Economic Forum at Davos in 1999.

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6 Critical Success Factors in Distribution Network Design

Logistics Bureau

Competitor intelligence: Distribution strategies and network designs of your competitors. First and foremost, of course, you should ensure the objectives for your distribution network align with those of your supply chain strategy , which in turn should support the overall goals of your business.