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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. What will happen in 2016? Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target. How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment?

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Inventory is Everything with Jeff Flowers

The Logistics of Logistics

Quickly moving towards his true passion of operations, Jeff spent 2006-2016 in various roles with the nation’s largest building products Distributor, BlueLinx. In 2016, Jeff partnered with Franklin Young to purchase PTI Security, a leader in Physical Access Control and with support from Source Capital, an Atlanta based Private Equity firm.

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

SCMDOJO

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

It directly affects the bottom line, making it crucial to manage effectively. Criticality of PO Collaboration for Direct Spend Management PO collaboration plays a pivotal role in managing direct spend efficiently.

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Top Projects for 2016 Supply Chains

Logistyx

Top Projects for 2016 Supply Chains: Transportation, Sourcing, Resilience, and Inventory Management Guest Post by Bob Trebilcock, Editorial Director, Supply Chain Management Review. So good we had to share!

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European Supply Chain Directors Forum 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Focus for 2016. Our focus for 2016 is: Transformation – Information technologies, understanding big data, and digital supply networks are pushing supply chain management to new levels of efficiency. Our members include: VPs/Directors/Group Heads in: Supply Chain. Procurement. Purchasing. Operations. Supply Chain Quality.

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The State of Supply Chain Trends Part II: AI, Procurement, & the New Lean

GlobalTranz

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains.