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The Grocery & Produce Supply Chain with John Gillespie

The Logistics of Logistics

John Gillespie and Joe Lynch discuss the grocery & produce supply chain. John is the Chief Technology Officer at MegaCorp Logistics , an award-winning logistics firm with remarkable growth based on their superior service. Starting in 2008, John was in the healthcare industry providing network and security support.

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The Journey to End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain Visibility Is Ongoing

Logistics Viewpoints

The supply chain industry is on a years-long digital transformation journey, and one of the key objectives that industry leaders almost universally aim to achieve is true end-to-end (E2E) visibility across their complex global networks of suppliers, partners and customers. So, what is true E2E supply chain visibility?

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The Internet of Things in the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

The Digital Age is all about connectivity and so is the emergence of the digital supply chain. And all of them expect to be connected to logistics providers transporting goods to and from various supply chain nodes. Supply chain IoT tools. Consumers expect to be connected to retailers. ”[2].

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The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. The impact?

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Best Pick and Pack Shipping Systems for 2014

The Logistics of Logistics

Best Pick and Pack Shipping Systems for 2014. Order fulfillment has seen a rise in technology in 2014 and there is now a large offering of advanced products to help make your warehouse function more efficient. Also the benefits of each of the shipping system and potential suppliers to advance your warehousing operation.

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When it Comes to Ocean Shipping, We Have to See Beyond Today’s Squalls and Plan for the Long Term

Logistics Viewpoints

When you can barely see beyond the bow of the ship, when extreme wind and waves threaten to throw you off course – or worse, sink you – it’s understandable that long-term thinking can get chucked overboard like so much extra ballast. It’s an apt metaphor for ocean shipping these past many months. Empty grocery store shelves.

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Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings.