Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

And in the most emotional finish of the day, Henry Richard finished the race nine years after his brother, Martin, died during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. In the men’s race, Kenya’s Evans Chebet crushed the field over the final 5 miles to capture his first World Marathon Major win. A truly inspiring Marathon Monday as always.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The discipline, first defined in 1982, includes source, make, deliver, and planning functions. Purchases include ICON-SCM in 2013; SERUS Corporation in 2014; Orchestro and Terra Technology in 2016; Steelwedge and Zyme in 2017; Inttra, Cloud Logistics, Entomo and Birch Worldwide in 2018; and Amber Road in 2019. Challenges abound.

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EcoVadis

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Culminating months of research, the 2017 EcoVadis/HEC Sustainable Procurement Barometer is now live and it’s worth a thorough read. That’s why we need to have good sources of data and for that, we need solid programs in place that address our material issues so that we are able to report on them.”.

Optimal Sourcing 58

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2019

billion (US$4 million). . -- From 2013 to 2017, Korean electronics company LG Display developed and invested in 156 water-related reduction (water reuse) technologies, to save about KRW 4.61 million (US$3.6 billion (US$4 million). Printer-friendly version.

Material Savings 65

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Herlitz Inventory Management

JULY 7, 2021

source: tradingeconomics.com. source: thebalance.com. The law of supply and demand, coupled with other environmental and political factors, have led to two months of inflation that are higher than we have seen in 30 years (see table below). ?. Have we lost the knowledge of how to be profitable during periods of high inflation?

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Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2022

But in an increasingly digital world, extending beyond enterprise boundaries from sourcing to customer engagement is now essential to achieve sustained competitive advantage.”[3]. eft, 1 February 2013. [6] 9] Trevor Miles, “ Let’s be clear: Digitization is not the same as Digital Transformation ,” Kinaxis Blog, 8 December 2017.

Supply Chain Software 130

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2017

11 Ways Tech Will Change Logistics in 2017. We’re wrapping up 2016 with a recap of eleven logistics technology trends that shaped the year; and will change how goods are produced, shipped and consumed in 2017. The post 11 Ways Tech Will Change Logistics in 2017 appeared first on Freightos. By Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos.

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EcoVadis

JULY 17, 2017

That spoke volumes to the performance value of CSR in the supply chain, but what speaks even louder is that this year, 4 of the top 5 companies in the 2017 ranking received a perfect 10 out of 10 score in the CSR category. It was the first major CP player to achieve zero hazardous waste to landfill and is focused on sustainable sourcing.”.

Gartner 56

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

The annual growth rate for machine learning and artificial intelligence grew more than 500 percent from 2013 through 2016. In 2016, the use of X-ray fluorescence was deployed to help automakers identify abnormalities or verify exact composition of source materials, explains ThermoFisher Scientific. billion and $40.1

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work

AUGUST 2, 2018

Well, it’s a product assessment tool that measures not only the environmental impact, but the social impact too, of all the L’Oréal products across every aspect of the product lifecycle – including packaging, the formula’s footprint, ingredients sourcing and the social benefit of the product. So, what’s next?

Supply Chain Design Software 56

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Source: Machine Learning – A Giant Leap for Supply Chain Forecasting, Material Handling and Logistics Conference (PDF, 28 pp., Source: Machine Learning & AI in Transport and Logistics, Frank Salliau & Sven Verstrepen Logistics Meets Innovation Vlerick Brussels – Nov. 15th, 2017 (PDF., no opt-in). no opt-in).

Supply Chain Planning Software 73

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2013, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act is three years into its decade-long fight against counterfeit prescription drugs. In 2017, manufacturers will have to investigate any suspicious products, and the appropriate technology can ensure those items stay in the warehouse during this inspection.

Supply Chain Software 52

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2013, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act is three years into its decade-long fight against counterfeit prescription drugs. In 2017, manufacturers will have to investigate any suspicious products, and the appropriate technology can ensure those items stay in the warehouse during this inspection.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Security Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Procurement 52

Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

By 2017, the market research company expects the number of global smartphone users to increase to 2.50bn and represent 33.8% The UPS Store (@TheUPSStore) July 31, 2013. In 2013, UPS became the first logistics provider to offer 3D printing services at select UPS Stores. This represented about 24.4% of the total population.

Supply Chain Software 120

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

“I joined Schneider Electric Schneider Electric in Singapore with Global responsibility for Logistics and Network Design in 2013. In 2017 I also assumed responsibility for Field Services and in 2019 Data Excellence & Analytics embracing digital transformation driving our Tailored, Sustainable and Connected 4.0

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

Organizations are ‘going carbon neutral by 2025’, and ‘implementing Artificially Intelligent business systems’ and ‘sourcing form solely environmentally friendly suppliers’. Responsible Sourcing. Sourcing has become an increasing business critical element of an overall procurement strategy. The survey of more than 1,100 U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 50

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Supply Chain Innovators of 2013 : paperless food chain, VLMs, cold chain fleet management, and more. Warehouse Automation.

Supply Chain Design Software 110

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Enterra Insights

MAY 8, 2018

Prepare for the worst but proactively limit your risk through second sourcing, auditing environmental and social compliances, and creating inventory plans that ensure continuity. 2] Kevin O’Marah, “ Ten Timeless Truths of Supply Chain ,” Forbes , 10 August 2017. [3] Only for turkeys.” eft , 1 February 2013. [4]

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CormSquare

JANUARY 24, 2017

From 2014 to uptill 2016, 45% of the respondents reported a significant amount of procurement risk, up from its very last year when it was 33% in year 2013. In 2013, only 16% of CPOs were fully involved in risk management. That remarkably went up to 22% in 2014 and then 25% in 2015 and has been significantly increasing either.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Big players in the food industry, like Nestlé, Unilever, Walmart, and Dole, use blockchain to trace their products downstream to the original source but also upstream through the distribution network. coli outbreaks of romaine lettuce in 2017 and 2018. coli outbreak at Chipotle in 2015 or the E. In the case of the second E.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Big players in the food industry, like Nestlé, Unilever, Walmart, and Dole, use blockchain to trace their products downstream to the original source but also upstream through the distribution network. coli outbreaks of romaine lettuce in 2017 and 2018. coli outbreak at Chipotle in 2015 or the E. In the case of the second E.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Big players in the food industry, like Nestlé, Unilever, Walmart, and Dole, use blockchain to trace their products downstream to the original source but also upstream through the distribution network. coli outbreaks of romaine lettuce in 2017 and 2018. coli outbreak at Chipotle in 2015 or the E. In the case of the second E.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Big players in the food industry, like Nestlé, Unilever, Walmart, and Dole, use blockchain to trace their products downstream to the original source but also upstream through the distribution network. coli outbreaks of romaine lettuce in 2017 and 2018. coli outbreak at Chipotle in 2015 or the E. In the case of the second E.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Elementum

APRIL 24, 2018

When the lifecycle of a good can be tracked from source to point-of-sale, businesses and their customers have both the tools and the incentive to act responsibly. Sustainability and traceability go hand-in-hand. Why Does Traceability Matter? CASE STUDIES. Tesco Horsemeat Scandal. Cargill Traceable Turkeys.

Supply Chain Software 84

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Big players in the food industry, like Nestlé, Unilever, Walmart, and Dole, use blockchain to trace their products downstream to the original source but also upstream through the distribution network. coli outbreaks of romaine lettuce in 2017 and 2018. As per a 2017 report by. Yet, according to a. In the case of the second E.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 4, 2019

The shortage of workers is causing companies to look at non-traditional sources, including individual with a criminal record. When Mr. Wilson, 59, was released in 2013 he sought out training at Goodwill, where he learned to drive a forklift. He was promoted to a full-time job in 2017, and is now earning more than $16 an hour.

DC 40

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Enterra Insights

JULY 31, 2019

Generally speaking, supply chain professionals will likely agree that a digital supply chain is essentially summed up as this: data is collected from various sources along the supply chain and integrates that data to improve and reshape supply chain processes.”[2] Only for turkeys. ” eft , 1 February 2013. ” Footnotes. [1]

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Diversified Industry Performance For the Period of 2010-2017. The orbit chart in Figure 1, shows the relative rate of improvement at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin for the period of 2006-2017. In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally.

Supply Chain Software 33

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 8, 2019

Nikos Papageorgiou, Vice President of Solutions at Slync, explains, “Transactions in sourcing, manufacturing, logistics and distribution generate hundreds of millions of data points. Only for turkeys.” eft , 1 February 2013. [2] Fortunately, supply chain complexity has increased at a time when data is becoming more available.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

The sky and what’s beyond, an endless source of creativity and imagination for kids and adults alike. Truckers applaud move to revert to pre-2013 Hours of Service regulations (Logistics Management). If successful, UPS envisions additional eBike deployment and testing in 2017. Electric Trucking Charges Up (WSJ – sub.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Elementum

APRIL 24, 2018

When the lifecycle of a good can be tracked from source to point-of-sale, businesses and their customers have both the tools and the incentive to act responsibly. Sustainability and traceability go hand-in-hand. Why Does Traceability Matter? CASE STUDIES. Tesco Horsemeat Scandal. Cargill Traceable Turkeys.

Supply Chain Software 68

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Diversified Industry Performance For the Period of 2010-2017. The orbit chart in Figure 1, shows the relative rate of improvement at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin for the period of 2006-2017. In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally.

Supply Chain Software 30

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Provenance

MAY 3, 2019

Fashion Revolution Week falls on the anniversary of the Rana Plaza tragedy on the 24th of April 2013. The report shows a 9% increase in transparency amongst 98 brands reviewed since 2017. . – Orsola de Castro, Co-founder and Creative Director at Fashion Revolution. Governance. Traceability. Know, show & fix. Spotlight issues.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Policies Supply Chain Software Supply and Demand 40

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The now-defunct Cognitive Computing Consortium explained: “ The cognitive computing system offers a synthesis not just of information sources but of influences, contexts, and insights. When there are diverse, changing data sources (e.g., Cognitive computing systems provide the “best” rather than the “right” answers. Footnotes. [1]

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Source: Laurie Cus. In short, the ocean industry has been struggling financially for several years (see my November 2013 post, What’s Going On in Ocean Transportation? ), and with overcapacity still around 30 percent and slow economic growth, ocean carriers are looking for new ways to save money and become more productive.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Traditional notions of innovation are often that innovation is to be driven forward by the internal structure of an organization (Olsson 2017). Supplier bases are a great source of potential innovation. Supplier bases are a great source of potential innovation.

Innovation 59

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