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How to Overcome the Supply Chain Decision Gap

Supply Chain Trend

Every supply chain plan or schedule meets variations or disruptions that require corrective decisions and actions. Large parts of this decision process can be digitised, but not automated. As John Lennon said, “Live is what happens while you’re busy making other plans”. I called this the “Decision Gap” in a recent webinar.

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Supply Chain Operations in 2028: Let’s Consult the Crystal Ball

Logistics Bureau

I have no crystal ball, of course, but instead I will tap into my consulting experience, add a dash of research, and fire it all up with some imagination to try get a picture of how the supply chain environment may look in eight years’ time. By 2028, offshore production could all but be eradicated. Automation in Logistics.

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Supply Chain Crystal Ball Gazing: Let’s Look Ahead to 2028

Logistics Bureau

Sometimes I just like to live on the edge, which is definitely a qualifying status for anyone bold enough to make predictions about the future of supply chain operations and management—but I just can’t help myself. It’s Mostly About Automation. Robots Run the Warehouse. Dark Distribution Centres.

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10 Trends in Supply Chain Management & Logistics for 2022

Unleashed

How is the logistics and supply chain management industry evolving – and what developments do you need to consider? Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business 1. Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business 1. billion to $5.6 billion in 2021.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our latest news capsule edition follow-up relative to updating our readers to prior industry supply chain management developments that we have shared on this blog. The move will reportedly increase existing hourly wage rates 25 percent by 2028.

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How Cold Chain Logistic Providers Build Trust with Traceability

Logistics Viewpoints

billion in 2020, the cold chain market is expected to reach more than $628 billion in 2028, nearly tripling its growth in less than ten years, according to a market analysis report by Grand View Research. As more and more consumers rely on the cold chain market for their perishable goods, the potential for waste increases.

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The Supply Chain has Big Aspirations for Blockchain

Enterra Insights

At the moment, blockchain technology seems to fit into the aspirational category. Roberto Torres ( @TorresLuzardo ) reports, “In its 2019 Hype Cycle for Blockchain Technologies, Gartner found most blockchain technologies remain stuck in an ‘experimentation mode.’ Managing supply chain risk.