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Sparking a New Conversation: Let’s Build a Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

Today’s supply chain is inside-out. At this session, we wanted to brainstorm together–supply chain leaders with technology visionaries. How to drive interoperability between solutions that automate the extended supply chain. “It is hard for me stay current on technology.

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Maintaining a Healthy Supply Chain in the Vitamin and Supplement Industry

RFgen

As nutrient products grow more popular with a health-conscious public, problems with the industry’s supply chain begin to present themselves. Food and Drug Administration found at least two instances per week of tainted vitamins or supplements sold to the public from 2007 to 2015. Manufacturing and Supply Chain Visibility.

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Maintaining a Healthy Supply Chain in the Vitamin and Supplement Industry

RFgen

As nutrient products grow more popular with a health-conscious public, problems with the industry’s supply chain begin to present themselves. Food and Drug Administration found at least two instances per week of tainted vitamins or supplements sold to the public from 2007 to 2015. Manufacturing and Supply Chain Visibility.

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Top 2016 Supply Chain Strategy Posts from the Supply Chain Link Blog

Arkieva

Over the past year, the Arkieva Supply Chain Link Blog provided thought leadership and informative posts on supply chain strategy tips, trends, and news. Here is a list of the Top 20 Supply Chain Strategy Blog Posts from 2016. The ABCDs of an Excellent Supply Chain. Happy new year!

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An Uneven Road Ahead for Driverless Vehicles

CH Robinson Transportfolio

While autonomous vehicles may seem like a futuristic fairy tale to some, these technological game-changers may be closer to reality than you think. Recently, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will issue guidelines for driverless cars by the middle of this summer.

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Lean Six Sigma for SMEs: A Path to Continuous Improvement

SCMDOJO

While Lean focuses on eliminating waste and optimizing processes to achieve seamless workflow, Six Sigma targets reducing variation and improving quality through data-driven analysis and statistical tools. – DMAIC methodology links tools and techniques in a sequential manner. – Comparatively simple deployment tools.

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Sustainability Certifications for SMEs: The Best Programmes

Unleashed

These certifications are voluntary guidelines and standards that address environmental, social, ethical, and food safety concerns. They must be values based with quantifiable guidelines and standards. Across Europe, EPDs are routinely factored into personal and corporate level purchasing and supply chain management decisions.