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Manufacturing Inventory Management: The Manufacturer’s Guide

Unleashed

Manufacturing inventory management is crucial to the success and profitability of your manufacturing operations. This guide for manufacturers explains how it works and explores the most effective ways to manage inventory in manufacturing.

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Port and Maritime Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Finally Get More Attention

Logistics Viewpoints

Since the systems affected were controlling the flow of vessels and freight around the world, these can be classified as OT-level supervisory type systems. More standards and guidelines are being developed specifically for maritime and port sector cybersecurity. Should we call the Maersk attack an OT-level attack or an IT-level attack?

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Contingency Planning Amid a Potential Rail Strike

QAD

Just when manufacturers and distributors thought some semblance of “normal” might be returning, the possibility of a railroad strike has resurfaced. The scenario of a rail strike sheds light on the unsteadiness that has come to define today’s global supply chain, as QAD’s Stephen Dombroski wrote recently in an article in Food Logistics.

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Digital Megatrends – Shaping Supply Chain Innovation

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In the logistics circles, this is known as the bullwhip effect which surfaces from a sudden spike or drop in and can significantly affect profit margins. Manufacturers and suppliers who ensure timely visibility of actual demand and clear communication across supply chains have been at an added advantage during these trying times.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

As we move into the back half of May, the freight market is starting to show signs of an expedited rebound. . Th ese conditions have caused a more favorable freight environment. That is e specially the case for outbound freight in southern states and California where produce season is in full swing. . Logistics? ? .

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How to Improve Freight Labeling for Transport and Logistics Management

GlobalTranz

Lost labels and mislabelled freight result in delays, loss of customer confidence and damage to your business reputation. To combat the problem here’s a way to improve freight labeling for transport and logistics management. Lost labels and mislabelled freight are irritating. Mislabelled freight is also prone to damage.

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Visions of the Automotive Supply Chain Prophets

QAD

At the heart of our visions as “supply chain prophets” are 24 essential supply chain processes for improvement, developed using our over 70 years of combined automotive manufacturing, quality and supply chain expertise. Manufacturers should view the supply chain as a profit driver. Becoming Supply Chain Focused. Final Thoughts.