Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Disrupting Supply Chain Disruptions
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Supply chain rock stars are the backbone of the cold food chain. Meet the winner's of this year's Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award.
Supply Chain Brain Webinar
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 23, 2022
The historically predictable supply chain no longer functions as it did in the past. Retailers and shippers must adapt their strategy to ensure they get the right product, to the right place at the right time to meet the high expectations of consumers/customers. Description: . Steve Rowen .
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Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2024
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 3, 2024
This year, as with years in the past, there is a broad and deep line-up of supply chain and logistics conferences to attend. Let us know if you would like to schedule a meeting. The post Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2024 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Logistics and Distribution Trans with Rik Schrader
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 16, 2023
Rik Schrader and Joe Lynch discuss logistics and distribution transportation, which is one of the specialties of Rik’s company, Körber Business Area Supply Chain. About the Körber Business Area Supply Chain Supply chains are growing more complex by the day.
Supply Chain: Cash or Trash with Seth Page
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Supply Chain: Cash or Trash with Seth Page. Seth Page and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain: cash or trash. Seth is the COO of ThroughPut.ai , an artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain pioneer that enables companies to detect, prioritize and alleviate dynamic operational bottlenecks in real-time.
Energy Transition in Supply Chain
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Supply chain sustainability has become a very hot topic, but for a lot of people, there is uncertainty around its meaning. However, sustainability in logistics goes well beyond these initiatives, especially when we begin to look at energy transition. Supply chain sustainability increases profitability.
The Role of Circular Supply Chains for Future Sustainability
CLX Logistics
APRIL 22, 2024
At the heart of sustainable operations lies sustainability in supply chains, which seeks to integrate environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability into the fabric of organizational processes. Why is Supply Chain Sustainability Critical?
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Supply Chain Shifts: Elastic Logistics Will Define Supply Chains in 2024
MTS Logistics
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Logistics companies are leading a shift towards elastic logistics in a world where supply networks are becoming more intricate and uncertain. Elastic logistics is becoming a shining example of efficiency and cost savings due to its capacity to dynamically react to changing demand by expanding or reducing operations.
MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics with Chris Caplice
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Chris Caplice and Joe Lynch discuss MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and a wide range of logistics and supply chain topics. Chris is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT and serves as the Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL). He received a Ph.D.
The U.S. Bitcoin Mining Odyssey Meets Logistics
MTS Logistics
MARCH 8, 2024
It is the logistical heroes like MTS Logistics ensuring these digital treasure hunts can continue. The Unsung Heroes: Transformers and Logistical Wizardry At the heart of these gargantuan mining operations are the transformers—massive pieces of equipment that manage the high-voltage needs of mining farms. The post The U.S.
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 10, 2024
Supply chain resilience is a hot topic the last few years since post-Covid issues and newsworthy incidents like the Houthi attacks in the red sea have raised awareness. The bridge collapse is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of the nation’s aging infrastructure and the importance of supply chain resilience.
Supply Chain Software’s Best Return on Investment
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Per $1 billion in company revenues, no supply chain application has a better return on investment (ROI) than network design! The larger the supply chain, the bigger the payout. This supply chain spanned across 24 nations. Further, these projects are not for the faint of heart. These were the easy savings.
Future-Proofing Transportation Spend in Supply Chains
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
In the ever-evolving supply chain industry, transportation spend optimization – or TSO – has assumed greater significance. Globalization has expanded supply chains; the result is increased complexity and transportation costs. As challenges increase, technology continues to evolve to meet demand.
2022 Supply Chain Predictions
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 5, 2022
ARC analysts have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. Supply Chain Disruptions Will Diminish, but Remain Substantial. Supply Chain Disruptions Will Diminish, but Remain Substantial. We expect direct impacts to diminish in 2022.
Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2023
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 1, 2023
And with the new year comes an increasing return to in-person supply chain conferences and trade shows. Let us know if you would like to schedule a meeting. The post Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2023 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Welcome 2023!
Ferguson’s Commitment to Supply Chain Excellence Drives Customer Satisfaction
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 29, 2024
Michael Jacobs, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Ferguson PLC In 2022, I wrote an article called The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of. Ferguson has an extensive and complex supply chain. We know what it takes to deliver to the dock and the speed it takes to do meet customer needs.”
Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations
Blue Grace Logistics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. BlueGrace Logistics. Supply Chain Brain. Sponsored by BlueGrace Logistics. In searching for a provider, here are five tactical challenges that any MLP must meet.
Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 22, 2024
Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo is back. In order to deliver this, retailers need to adapt their supply chain, and have a seamless warehousing and distribution system. The post Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.
The Future of Supply Chain: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024
3PL Links
APRIL 29, 2024
Image source: Rawpixel | The Future of Supply Chain: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024 Managing the market’s intricacies will call for a proactive approach that goes beyond simply responding to demands as the halfway point of 2024 draws near. Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024 1.
What Lessons a Table Fable Teaches About Supply Chain Orchestration
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 19, 2023
I work in supply chain. If I had done due diligence, I’d have seen the warnings – the retailer had pretty pictures on their website, but their supply chain failed them, creating an eleven-month saga and unhappy customer. The failure was in supply chain orchestration – connecting planning to execution.
Understanding Supply Chain Sustainability
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 29, 2022
Supply chain sustainability can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. As I have written about before, supply chain sustainability , or the notion of going green, is a hot topic as companies and countries look at their overall carbon footprint and look for ways to be more environmentally friendly.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 22, 2022)
Talking Logistics
APRIL 22, 2022
What happens when engineers and Oreo cookies meet? Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 22, 2022). Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 22, 2022). Ever wonder why when you twist an Oreo cookie apart the cream tends to stick to.
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Supply Chain Helps Meet ESG Goals
Blue Grace Logistics
JUNE 13, 2022
As corporations become increasingly focused on ESG initiatives, their supply chain and logistics partners respond with tools and services designed to help them grow sustainability and other goals. Inbound Logistics. Here’s how many companies are turning to their supply chains to meet their ESG goals.
Building a Circular Supply Chain
TransAudit
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Today’s supply chains are still mostly linear, taking raw materials from the planet, using them, and disposing of them when they no longer have value. Supply chains at a consumer goods company, for example, make up about 80% of the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. What Is a Circular Supply Chain?
Fitch U.S. Credit Downgrade: Implications on the Supply Chain & Dollar Ahead of BRICS Meeting
MTS Logistics
AUGUST 4, 2023
But, with the upcoming BRICS meeting on the horizon, it is essential to explore how this downgrade timing might be a warning sign for the status of the U.S. One concern is how interconnected global supply chains are. The recent Fitch credit ratings downgrade of the U.S., dollar as the world’s dominant reserve currency.
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When Execution Meets Visibility
Talking Logistics
MARCH 7, 2023
Read more The post When Execution Meets Visibility appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Visibility data for appointments and gate-in/gate-out events.
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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 9, 2022)
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
I’m on my way there this morning to meet up with my Logistics Leaders. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 9, 2022). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 9, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings
Blue Grace Logistics
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 Market conditions play a crucial role in shaping challenges professionals face when managing their organization’s supply chains.
The Latest Challenges Faced by Global Supply Chains
MTS Logistics
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Global supply chains face numerous challenges impacting the efficient movement of goods and services worldwide. Disruptions and Resilience Natural disasters, such as pandemics (like Covid), geopolitical conflicts, and labor strikes cause supply chains to be vulnerable to disruption. Some of the key challenges include: 1.
Network Supply Chain Transformation at UScellular
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
The Association for Supply Chain Management ( ASCM ) hosted its annual conference, ASCM CONNECT , on September 18 – 20 in Chicago. As such, I assumed that supply chain wasn’t a core competency. Network Supply Chain Restructure. I typically think of supply chains with a mix of SKUs in a make-to-stock process.
Driving Tech Adoption for Supply Chain Visibility and Sustainability
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2024
As the backbone of global trade and commerce, transportation and logistics companies are under increasing pressure to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and meet sustainability goals.
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Is the “Autonomous Supply Chain” a Pipe Dream?
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 3, 2023
IBP is a collaborative process involving diverse business functions that is designed to balance demand against supply in a manner that maximizes the goals of that company. This is, at many companies, a month-long process that produces a supply chain plan that spans out over several months – often 24 or 36 months.
How HVAC Contractors Can Overcome Supply Chain Woes
Trinity Logistics
JUNE 23, 2023
HVAC contractors and plumbers continue to face supply chain woes like material shortages and rising costs. Battling these issues is making it tougher for HVAC contractors and plumbers to meet their customer’s demands in the short term and perhaps even longer. Here’s what HVAC contractors and plumbers can do to rise above.
Supply Chain Secrets – Subscriber Thank You + Giveaway
Logistics Bureau
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
As we approach the remarkable milestone of 70,000 subscribers here on Supply Chain Secrets, I wanted to express my deep appreciation for your consistent and steadfast support. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping the content we create to meet your needs and interests. Here’s the link to the survey: [link] P.S
Securing the Pickleball Supply Chain
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 10, 2023
Franklin Sports needed to protect sales in this category by improving their pickleball supply chain. To achieve that, Franklin Sports supply chain needed to be improved significantly. Without an efficient supply chain, a company can’t meet the demand that exists, and competitors swoop in and grab market share.
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Supply Chain Planning for Dummies
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Supply chain management has been in the news. But the intricacies of supply chain management are beyond the grasp of most. One key solution used to help manage complex supply chains is supply chain planning (SCP). Supply chain planning is a complex solution.
Language Translation Software for Supply Chain
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 25, 2024
Our commitment to #allspokenhere means we want everyone to have a voice and Ventana enables this to now happen across organisations such as hospitals to banks and parent teacher meetings. Language Translation Software Today, the UK supply chain and logistics sector continue to face talent shortages.
Editor’s Choice: 5 Supply Chain Management Success Factors for CPG Companies
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 4, 2023
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article comes from Erin Sun at Oracle and identifies five supply chain success factors CPG companies need to know for increased profitability.
How Can CIOs Accelerate Supply Chain Transformation? Think Less Planning, More Real-Time Decision-Making
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 26, 2023
As an engineer, former solutions architect and now CEO of a leading supply chain technology company, I have a real affinity and respect for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their teams, without whom successful enterprise technology deployments would be impossible. We’re just not meeting customer expectations.
The Benefits of Sustainable Supply Chains
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 25, 2022
The supply chain, however, offers the most fruitful area for improvement. For companies to achieve reductions in carbon footprints, they should look to sustainable investments in their supply chains for the greatest impact. Benefits of Sustainable Supply Chains. The added benefit?
What is Genuinely New in Supply Chain Management?
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 22, 2024
In most years, there is nothing new in supply chain management. An omnichannel order management system helps companies meet growing customer expectations. The post What is Genuinely New in Supply Chain Management? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Trends last for years.
Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 10, 2024
Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.
6 Things Supply Chain Decision Makers Look For in Supply Chain Logistics Partners
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 13, 2021
With the events of 2021, including the attack on the Colonial Pipeline earlier this year, the importance of supply chain cybersecurity is among the most in-demand factors driving adoption of third-party systems and resources in logistics. Multimodal Transportation Services Are Also Key to Logistics.
Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Whatever the business — from fast-moving consumer goods to pharmaceuticals or automotive — the success of any enterprise is the result of its vertical market expertise.
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