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Global Supply Chain Recovery Dependent On A Vaccine

Supply Chain Shaman

Glaxo SmithKline introduced Shingrix in 2017, but shortages prevailed. The global economy rebound from COVID-19 hinges on the discovery and manufacture of an effective vaccine. However, supply chain leaders well understand that drug discovery, manufacturing, and distribution are all necessary to deliver the vaccine to a willing arm.

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Emerging Trends in Automation: What it Means to Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

Imagine a world where automation comes together with technology to deliver products without human intervention. It’s then picked by robots from the shelves, packaged and placed into a self-driving truck. This example generates a huge amount of data that can leverage in the supply chain. Additive Manufacturing –.

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IOT SupplyChain Tools (Internet of Things)

ModusLink Corporation

The utilization of IoT tools (Internet of Things). Many of the electric devices/sensors that are applied to smart packaging use the global interconnected network called the Internet of Things. The main IoT tools are elaborated upon below. The technology is optimal to track products that are in transit (Fedex, 2020).

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What is Smart Packaging.

ModusLink Corporation

The importance of correct packaging. Packaging is an important element that manifests its presence within all stages of the product flow. The role of traditional packaging is to protect a product against deteriorative effects caused by exposure to and usage in the external environment. The three main Packaging levels.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart Canada is piloting an automated receiving solution. The Canadian subsidiary of Walmart is introducing material handling robotics and automation technologies into its distribution network, kicking things off by piloting an automated receiving solution at its regional distribution center (RDC) in Calgary, Alberta.

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Cognitive Technologies in the Retail Space

Enterra Insights

Vaibhavi Tamizhkumaran, a Digital Marketing Executive at Indium Software, writes, “The retail industry is constantly changing and will continue to evolve, from concentrating efforts on website growth and online retail to needing faster shipping speeds. Cognitive computing technology taps into social media to make this a reality.”

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Logistics Experts from SSI Schaefer Implement Automated Deep-Freeze Warehouse in Manila, Philippines – LogiSYM October/November 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Supplying this urban population with fresh food is difficult due to the tropical temperatures and the overloaded transport infrastructure with frequent traffic gridlocks. Up to 37% of the food produced worldwide spoils due to poor packaging, storage and handling. In addition, ORCA faces the other challenges of the food industry.