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5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations. In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management. Feature Article by Prof.

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Digital Megatrends – Shaping Supply Chain Innovation

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Digital megatrends – Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. 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. Opinion Editorial by GeTS. Then people’s basic needs came under threat.

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SYNOPSlS: Your Supply Chain Roadmap IDC’s Predictions for 2022 and Beyond

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Stephanie Krishnan , Associate Vice President, IDC Manufacturing & Energy Insights Asia/Pacific. Sampath Kumar Venkataswamy , Senior Research Manager, IDC Manufacturing Insights. The predictions by IDC Manufacturing Insights focus on three prominent trends. supply chain integration with manufacturing operations.

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Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Seen optimistically, this challenging trade environment is a catalyst for a slew of innovative measures and creative tactics to mitigate tariff costs – although one could argue that supply chain optimization from a cost and performance perspective is something that firms should already be doing on an ongoing basis. This practice is illegal.

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Roadblocks to Sustainable Logistics in India’s Auto Industry

MIT Supply Chain

Driven by increases in both domestic demand and technological sophistication, India has become a major manufacturing hub for autos. A study carried out by the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) and the Indian Institute of Management suggests that expanding the industry’s use of water […].

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Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Figure 1: Identifying gaps in supply chain competency Overall Findings from three segments of industry were identified namely logistics, manufacturing and trading. Manufacturing Industry: The manufacturing industry faces challenges stemming from material and labour shortages due to pandemic-related lockdowns.

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Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide

Logistics Viewpoints

Also, warehouse automation excludes similar systems such as airport baggage handling, manufacturing-line automation, and manually driven forklifts. Never before have we launched so many innovations for all parts of the value chain.”. Robotics and automation are key innovations for the future of supply chain.”.