The State of a “Normal” Supply Chain
Food Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Industry experts offer hope to a return to normalcy in the supply chain space, but it will be a new normal of sorts and be quite the bumpy ride in getting there.
Automation Solutions for Swedish Sorting Centre
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Fives, a partner for transforming supply chain facilities, was recently selected by Posten Bring to supply a new sorting system. The new sorting solution will increase capacity by 300 percent compared to the current system. Posten Bring plan to use the new sorting system by mid-2025.
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Understanding Supply Chains Part 2 – Systems & KPIs
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 24, 2023
What do you need to know about your supply chain? What sort of things do you need to look at in terms of Systems and KPIs? Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Top 6 Supply Chain KPIs: Keep Your Dashboards Simple Warehouse KPIs and Warehouse Performance No Supply Chain Strategy?
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Warehouse Sorting Incorporates RFID Scanning
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 13, 2023
OPEX® Corporation, a global leader in next generation automation for almost 50 years, is expanding the capabilities of its leading-edge ‘Sure Sort® Warehouse Automation’ technology to incorporate radio frequency identification (RFID) scanning to meet client needs and increase operational speed and efficiency.
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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.
Navigating the Produce Supply Chain
Blue Grace Logistics
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Growers, shippers, and retailers with advanced supply chain strategies are earning consumer loyalty, thanks in part to the supply chain professionals who plan, execute, and adapt to the challenges posed by fresh produce. Fruits and vegetables begin their next phase along the supply chain.
A New Kind of Supply Chain Managed Services
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Supply Chain Resilience Depends Upon End-to-End Visibility Service companies, where one firm takes over a set of duties that used to be done in-house, is quite common. Companies are outsourcing all sorts of things – call centers, janitorial services, accounting, IT services, and the list goes on. The right IT is critical.
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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Network Visibility and Supply Chain Planning Work Better Together
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 9, 2023
Infor is one example of a supplier that offers both advanced visibility and supply chain planning. Supply chain practitioners are beginning to understand the same is true for supply chain planning (SCP) and multi-enterprise supply chain network solutions. MSCN and SCP are better together.
First Sure Sort® Automation System Sold in Benelux
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 21, 2022
Vanas Engineering has sold its very first OPEX® Sure Sort® automation solution in the Benelux to Lulubuy, Luxembourg, a global pioneer in progressive e-commerce distribution. Lulubuy plans to install the Sure Sort sorter in its warehouse to replace manual put walls.
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Go to Market Strategy before Supply Chain Strategy
10xLogistics
OCTOBER 19, 2022
This article is directed mostly towards practitioners who operate supply chains within companies which market and sell products. There are a lot of conversations happening relative to all sorts of strategies for supply chains (and no lack of consultants who want to sell you on the latest and greatest ideas).
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How manufacturers can adopt a sustainable supply chain
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 22, 2023
Due to increasing pressure from various stakeholders, many companies are turning their focus to ensuring that their supply chains are sustainable. What is a sustainable supply chain? Process changes to improve sustainability What sort of process changes should manufacturers be looking at to improve sustainability?
Supply Chain Optimization: 5 Tips to Optimize Your Supply Chain
3PL Links
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Supply Chain Optimization Tips | Image Source: Flickr A company’s supply chain is made up of players at various levels and diverse logistical components, each of which plays a crucial role. Plan your supply chain in real time In general, past data must be considered while planning the supply chain.
Painless Retail Returns with Christian Piller
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 10, 2023
Christian is a co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Pollen, a technology platform revolutionizing the reverse supply chain for retailers with pickups from consumers’ doorsteps for less than a standard return shipping label. Pollen requires no overhead like drivers, rented space in a retail location, or sort centers.
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Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Ship Monk
MARCH 30, 2023
Supply chains have a special relationship with sustainability initiatives because their impact on the environment is so significant. Fortunately, as an ecommerce business owner, there are solid steps you can take to create or optimize a sustainable supply chain. Keep reading for the green print! And they were right!
Intelligent conveying and sorting system empowers automation evolution
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
An intelligent sorting and conveying system has become rigid requirements for companies in various industries to enhance their competitiveness. An intelligent sorting and conveying system can fully reduce manual identification and manual operation. China is transforming to a strong country on manufacturing.
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Supply Chain Planning Solutions are Not Just for the Big Boys
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Companies implementing supply chain planning (SCP) have traditionally been very big companies or companies with complex supply chains. Supply chain planning is not just for the big boys. In September of 2020, the company hired Jeff Baker to be their Vice President of Procurement and Integrated Supply Chain.
Business-to-Anything Integration Supports Agile Supply Chains
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 3, 2021
There have been extensive supply chain disruptions caused by the global coronavirus pandemic. These disruptions have elevated the supply chain function to the boardroom level. It is now understood that supply chain agility is imperative. What is a Supply Chain Collaboration Network.
Walmart’s Massive Investment in a Supply Chain Transformation
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 10, 2021
The SVP of Supply Chain at Walmart speaking at Blue Yonder’s virtual user conference. Following their fourth quarter results, top executives talked about their supply chain and omnichannel strategy at a high level. Mr. Guggina talked about how Walmart is approaching their supply chain transformation.
A Multibillion-Dollar Supply Chain Market Growing at a Double Digit Rate that Nobody Knows About
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 16, 2021
There is a multibillion-dollar supply chain software market that grew at double digit rates during the pandemic, and will continue to grow fast, that very few supply chain executives have heard of. The solution is called a supply chain collaboration network (SCCN). How can this be? What is this Market?
FDL accelerates e-commerce in Greece with smart sorting robots
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Geek+ , a global AMR leader, has announced the successful deployment of smart sorting robots in the warehouse of Athinaiki S.A., The solution was implemented in partnership with FDL Group, a leading integrator for supply chain solutions and the exclusive distributor of Geek+ AMR solutions in Greece and Cyprus.
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Unlocking Future: IoT in the Supply Chain
3PL Links
JULY 20, 2023
Unlocking Future: IoT in the Supply Chain | Image source: tecsys.com With its straightforward solutions and increased control, Internet of Things technology is transforming this industry. The benefits of IoT in the supply chain are even more substantial. Follow along while we explore. We share a few of them below.
The Plant-Based Meat Supply Chain
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
The plant-based meat supply chain is taking advantage of hiccups in traditional food supply chains, especially during the Covid pandemic. The Plant-Based Meat Supply Chain. The plant-based meat supply chain is an interesting one. The main concern is over food safety and traceability.
How Artificial Intelligence is Boosting Supply Chain Performance
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
A slew of new digital technologies is disrupting supply chain operations, but none is having more of an impact on the industry than artificial intelligence (AI). Already, half of all enterprises are using AI and/or robotics to tackle problems in the supply chain and to improve its performance.
The Evolution of Warehousing with Joe Oliaro
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 23, 2023
Joe Oliaro is the Vice President of Sales and Chief Real Estate Officer at Wagner Logistics , a leading provider of supply chain solutions. Joe is a force to be reckoned with in the world of logistics and supply chain strategy. Wagner Logistics utilizes advanced technology to provide end-to-end supply chain management.
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The Importance of Freight Bill Audit with Richard Perry
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 21, 2023
Richard is Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit , a cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology company, dedicated to revolutionizing how businesses manage their shipping and transportation processes. Over his 20-year career, he’s triumphed over challenges, transforming setbacks into opportunities.
Amazon Supply Chain Innovation Continues
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 24, 2021
Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. How do each of these drive the Amazon supply chain? The delivery stations are the final link in Amazon’s supply chain that begins with its large regional fulfillment centers.
Peet’s Coffee and the Roasted Bean Supply Chain
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 5, 2021
Despite the significant amount of effort involved in going from running a business on Excel spreadsheets to implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP), they are very grateful that their efforts to improve their supply chain agility were underway when the pandemic hit. The Peet’s Coffee Supply Chain.
Blockchain in Supply Chain: 2 Ethereum-Based Projects That Demonstrate How Blockchain Can Improve Supply Chains
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Supply chains are messy. Blockchain in Supply Chain Can Help. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. The inefficiencies that plague supply chains have seemingly been around forever. Blockchain in supply chain changes that.
The Impact of International Conflict on Supply Chains
TransAudit
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Wars and conflicts are notorious for disrupting supply chains. Understanding the impact of international conflict on supply chains won’t settle global disputes, but it can empower you to make time- and money-saving adjustments to your shipping procedures. Just one missing material can throw off an entire supply chain.
InFocus: Why Supply Chain Optimization is Key to Success for FMCGs
Locus
MARCH 6, 2023
The supply chain is a vital aspect of many businesses such as retail and FMCG, with a massive global market value of $15.85 Companies need to optimize their supply chain to reduce costs and improve their bottom line. Wicaksono, Director of Supply Chain at PT.
Supply Chain Resiliency Poised to Become Competitive Differentiator
IoT World Today
MAY 24, 2021
This “weaponization” of trade has become a significant threat to the supply chain, disrupting the flow of goods. Organizations need to build supply chain resiliency into their strategies in the face of an increasingly connected world with new attack vectors. Supply Chain Becomes Flashpoint for Geopolitical Conflict.
Overcoming Artificial Intelligence Obstacles in the Supply Chain
Morai Logistics
APRIL 28, 2021
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a growing role in the supply chain, yet, in order for it to be utilized to its fullest, there are several factors worth considering. . AI has been talked about as a game changer in the realm of supply chain for a long time now. This is where company culture comes in.
Robots Take Center Stage at MODEX 2024
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 27, 2024
MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. Supply Chain Robotics: A Key Theme of MODEX 2024 One of the main themes of MODEX 2024 was the prominent role of robots in the supply chain.
Furthering the Vision of the Cloud Supply Chain with Key Updates to the STORD Platform
Stord
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
ATLANTA, July 29, 2021 -- STORD launched the Cloud Supply Chain earlier this year to help businesses build, expand, and optimize their physical supply chain operations across freight, warehousing, and fulfillment with the speed, flexibility, and ease of modern cloud software. Get started: [link]
The Food Industry Needs Visibility In The Supply Chain
Trinity Logistics
MAY 12, 2020
Of all industries, the food industry needs data and visibility in the supply chain readily available when it comes to their shipping. Visibility in the food supply chain is becoming something that is moving from the Wish List to the Required List. But they also offer you access to their technology for all sorts of needs.
Logistics Outsourcing Calls for Robust Data Portfolios to Create Enduring Supply Chains
Blue Grace Logistics
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Although supply chains are starting to normalize and rebound, COVID-19 exposed a lot of weaknesses and led shippers to gain a better understanding of the importance of data portfolios, which is the primary purpose of outsourced logistics solutions. The right TMS is designed to give ownership over simplified supply chain management.
The Marijuana Supply Chain: Is Home Delivery Next?
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 31, 2019
It used to be that if you wanted marijuana, you got the flower bud and smoked it in either a joint or pipe of some sort. The post The Marijuana Supply Chain: Is Home Delivery Next? Today, however, the options are expanding. The expanded options are because marijuana is becoming a big business. Actually, it’s […].
How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? While this article is intended as an evergreen resource, to help you navigate in your search for a supply chain job, and is not a COVID-19-specific guide, the pandemic has galvanized attention on the industry and its criticality.
Why supply chain resilience is the ultimate New Year’s resolution
ShipLilly
JANUARY 13, 2022
He suggests that building supply chain resilience is the appropriate response. If the global supply chain was unstable in the past, it will only become more challenging this year. Supply chains thrive in environments that are stable and predictable. The supply chain must be streamlined.
Top 6 Supply Chain KPIs: Keep Your Dashboards Simple
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 20, 2021
The Supply Chain Manager’s Multi-function Display. By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation.
How to Reduce Waste in the Supply Chain
Morai Logistics
JUNE 3, 2020
Waste reduction is more important that ever in the modern supply chain—here are several ways to go about it. So, here are a few ways businesses can reduce waste in the supply chain. . If the supply chain lacks quality control, the waste production can go beyond the tolerable amount. Examine Product Design.
Integrating Blockchain With Other Supply Chain Systems
Shipchain
OCTOBER 2, 2018
In modern supply chains, communication and collaboration are everything. Systems that work together can ensure that all parties in the supply chain have access to the information and resources necessary to fulfill more orders and please customers. Challenges of Integrating Blockchain and Supply Chain Systems.
Talking to Myself about the Top 25 Supply Chains
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 19, 2019
Sorting out what it actually means to be ranked as one of the top supply chains in the world.
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