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Implementing Last-mile Delivery Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

To remain competitive, retailers and carriers must excel in the crucial last-mile delivery stage. To Build or To Buy Companies looking to implement new or improve existing delivery technology face a crucial decision: should they build an in-house platform or buy an existing solution from a vendor?

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

by Martin You – Sales Director for Asia Pacific at E2open. More specifically, it took 83 days for container transport from Europe to Asia, and 88 days from North America to Asia. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. Martin You – Sales Director for Asia Pacific at E2open.

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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Shaman

Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. With the contraction of air capacity and the unprecedented level of imports to the United States from Asia, logistics constraints grew in importance in the pandemic. Procurement: Purchase price variance and procurement cost. Next Steps.

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REPOST: 3 Emerging Supply Chain Trends with Steve Elwell

The Logistics of Logistics

Areas of focus include new market entry, new product development, sales effectiveness, partnerships and alliances, operational excellence, and financial management. The port congestion and challenges caused by the pandemic highlighted the problem with suppliers from Asia. The Number One Reason Why People Buy with Steve Elwell.

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A Conversation with Stuart Whiting, Schneider Electric

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

He is very passionate about developments in the Supply Chain arena and is always seeking excellence in his drive for efficiency & innovation in Supply Chain operations” – a quality that is very relevant to face up to the many Supply Chain challenges in our path! Prior to that, I was with TNT for 6 years.

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The Importance of Freight Bill Audit with Richard Perry

The Logistics of Logistics

At Intelligent Audit, we’re more than just a service provider; we’re a strategic partner, committed to helping businesses achieve logistical excellence and unlock untapped potential. They have a global presence and serve clients across North America, Europe, and Asia. The Greenscreens.ai

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People and Halal Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Muslim (majority) countries in Asia (such as Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia) and several countries in the Middle East are moving to stage 3: the halal supply chain. In other words, halal requires an organisation of the supply chain instead of just the factory: from source all the way up to point of consumer purchase. The way forward.