article thumbnail

[INFOGRAPHIC] The Evolution and History of Supply Chain Management

GlobalTranz

History of Supply Chain Management. Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks.

article thumbnail

Initiating a new national support approach – mobilising national logistics in the support of military operations

Logistics in War

Supply chains are ‘strangling strategy’, with the movement of commodities so significant an issue that logistics is securitising. [1] Australian Army unit load ammunition containers in a warehouse ready for delivery to artillery soldiers for the safe transport and storage of projectiles in the field.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Next-Gen Track and Trace System Successfully Trialed by Cathay Pacific

Airfreight Logistics

The new track and trace system is part of the airlines digital strategy to meet the demand for greater transparency within the industry. The success of the results have allowed Cathay Pacific to prepare for a proof of concept with actual shipments. The goal is to provide all their customers with real-time tracking of their cargo shipments.

article thumbnail

How Automated Guided Vehicles Transform Material Handling

Conger

As part of a broader automation strategy that includes IoT devices and smart system integration—AGVs help create truly interconnected facilities capable of unprecedented levels of productivity and adaptability. This phased approach helps manage costs and provides valuable insights into optimizing workflows around automated technology.

article thumbnail

How Automated Guided Vehicles Transform Material Handling

Conger

As part of a broader automation strategy that includes IoT devices and smart system integration—AGVs help create truly interconnected facilities capable of unprecedented levels of productivity and adaptability. This phased approach helps manage costs and provides valuable insights into optimizing workflows around automated technology.

article thumbnail

Can WMS help Future Proof your Business?

Logistics Business Magazine

Steve Richmond, Director – Logistics Systems, at Jungheinrich UK (pictured), looks at the role of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) in today’s supply chain and why it has to be able to adapt to the evolving needs of a business. Order processing profiles and picking requirements may change significantly.