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Changing Winds in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

The news reports symptoms, not root causes. Changing Analytic Capabilities. Dramatic improvement in capabilities to drive insights through the use of analytics. Labor shortages and shifts in routes reduce the availability of air freight. Full Warehouses. Chemical Sector Inventory Availability.

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Changing Winds in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

The news reports symptoms, not root causes. Changing Analytic Capabilities. Dramatic improvement in capabilities to drive insights through the use of analytics. Labor shortages and shifts in routes reduce the availability of air freight. Full Warehouses. Chemical Sector Inventory Availability.

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Changing Winds in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

The news reports symptoms, not root causes. Changing Analytic Capabilities. Dramatic improvement in capabilities to drive insights through the use of analytics. Labor shortages and shifts in routes reduce the availability of air freight. Full Warehouses. Chemical Sector Inventory Availability.

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Procurement Challenges Condensed

Claritum

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. I took on the challenge of writing a condensed version of all the current Procurement challenges. I believe the issue with these articles is the broad range encompassed by the word Procurement and the constant change within this domain. Procurement Domain Name. Logistics / Freight.

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The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy!

Supply Chain Game Changer

A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. This chemical manufacturer is converting its entire distribution system to containers. This finished product arrives at the retailer’s main distribution warehouse. Metrics help to prioritize activities and improve processes.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. Eliminate Before You Automate : Automation is critical to large, efficient warehouse operations.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 10-14, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Labor Groups Call for Better Warehouse Working Conditions in New Jersey (WSJ – sub. Amazon will start penalizing sellers who ship unsafe packages to its warehouses, like leaky chemicals and unmarked aerosols (CNBC). DAT Freight Index: Spot Market Volumes and Rates Slip Lower in November. Distraction or disruption?