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Supply Chain Planning Solutions are Not Just for the Big Boys

Logistics Viewpoints

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.

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The true cost of food waste in the UK supply chain

Logistics Business Magazine

According to recent research conducted by supply chain specialists Balloon One , 4.8 million tonnes of food are wasted in the UK supply chain every year. That’s enough to feed approximately 2,646,000,000 people each day, or everyone in the UK for 39 days. The supply chain’s problem with food waste.

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Digital Supply Chain: Are You Transformation Ready?

Talking Logistics

If you Google “digital transformation,” you get over 60 million hits—and a few million of those are related to supply chain management. It’s a journey many people and companies are talking about today, but what exactly does “digital supply chain transformation” mean? What is Digital Supply Chain Transformation?

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The (Internet of Things) IOT Supply Chain Benefits Now Coming Clearer

GlobalTranz

The Internet of Things (IoT) seems to be popping up in more conversations throughout the entire supply chain , and more businesses have turned towards IoT experts for guidance on how to take advantage of its benefits. The IoT Supply Chain and Shipping Processes. The IoT Supply Chain with Robotics & Other Industries.

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BotsAndUs releases “seminal” white paper

Logistics Business Magazine

As the industry knows at a great cost, limited visibility of the goods’ journey affects every step and stakeholder within the supply chain. Across the supply chain there are challenges in stock changes, shortages in workforce, issues with deliveries and a rise in overall costs.

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Be Uncommon

Talking Logistics

I’ve been on a journey to find a better way to conduct supply chain market research for several years now. Here are the questions we have asked: What is the primary focus of your company’s supply chain innovation efforts today? The journey to better is rarely quick or easy, but finding it is always fulfilling.

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The Future of Ocean Data Sharing and Visibility

Talking Logistics

The EDI transactions would feed milestone events into the company’s transportation management system (TMS). Andrew notes that, “Many companies are starting to look at the supply chain as the tip of the spear for enhancing the customer experience. Then post a comment and share your perspective on this topic!

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