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How TMS Supports Contactless Supply Chain Initiatives

Supply Chain Collaborator

The pandemic has intensified the focus of supply chain professionals on the need to increase automation. Like most transformative innovations in supply chain automation, the end state – in this case, a completely touchless supply chain – is an aspirational goal.

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Do Digital Your Way. Sidestep the Supply Chain Conquistadors

Supply Chain Shaman

In a recent research project, we found that 2/3 of companies had a digital supply chain transformation strategy; however, those that were evolving their strategy performed better during the early months of the pandemic than those that were “clear” on the project plan for a digital transformation. I know, a head-scratcher.

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Rethinking the next normal: Transforming Logistics and Supply Chain Workflows with Samsung

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

There is no doubt that the pandemic has radically transformed the logistics and supply chain industry, especially with increased demand and reliance on deliveries. It implemented an easy-to-use, paperless interface, allowing drivers to easily access digital logbooks and safety check lists to boost efficiency and safety for drivers.

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Supply Chain Leaders Rearranging Deck Chairs? Yes, I Think So.

Supply Chain Shaman

Excellent firms don’t believe in excellence – only in constant improvement and constant change. Tom Peters. The idiom, rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic, symbolizes working on something pointless or insignificant because it will soon be overtaken by events. Here, in this blog, I explain. What Is Supply Chain Excellence?

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The Pandemic has Bolstered Supply Chain Transformation Efforts

Enterra Insights

We’ve read a lot about how fragile supply chains proved to be when the COVID-19 pandemic started spreading. “The current pandemic,” he notes, “has also shown how vulnerable our global supply chains are.” When you think about it, however, today’s global supply chains are a true marvel.

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The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability.

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

From driver shortages to the e-commerce boom and pandemic-related lockdowns fueling unprecedented congestion, getting goods to retailers and consumers in a timely manner has never been more challenging. The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability. Feature Article by Blume Global. as an example, we see that 7% of the U.S.’

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Nucleus Digital Supply Chain Hub Advances Contactless Supply Chain Efforts

Supply Chain Collaborator

An “earthquake in supply and demand” is how the Wall Street Journal’s Logistics Report characterizes the effects of COVID-19 on supply chain management. In an article published today, WSJ lays out the compelling case for accelerated investment into supply chain automation and digitization.