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A Conversation with Don Teng

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In APAC, the concept of innovative-Automation has made OMRON create immense value for the manufacturing segment by solving varied issues in multifarious sectors such as automotive, food & beverage, FMCG, digital and logistics to name just a few. Why the focus on Logistics at this point in time? What potential does Industry 4.0

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This Week in Logistics News (October 8-12, 2018)

Talking Logistics

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

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Go Green or Go Home: Why Sustainability in the Last Mile is Crucial for Your Business

Locus

dollars by 2030 , increasing at a compound annual growth rate of 21.6% from 2022 to 2030. At the same time, the demand for urban last-mile delivery is forecast to grow by 78% by 2030 , leading to 36% more delivery vehicles in the world’s top 100 cities. Book a demo with us! Schedule Demo. billion U.S.

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Cement Logistics Planning: 3 Top Strategies To Avoid Stockouts With AI

ThroughPut

By United Nations estimates, the world will have 43 megacities with populations exceeding 10 million by the year 2030. To marshal worldwide objectives of scalable and transformative urbanization, cement manufacturers need to look at intelligent supply chain logistics. Outdated Logistics Models. Escalation in Demand .

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Bringing Order to Chaos: Last-Mile Delivery Costs and How to Reduce Them

Locus

The biggest challenge that logistics providers face is rising last-mile carrier delivery costs. Retailers and logistics providers should not shift the burden of costs on the consumers as it makes them unhappy and leads to churn. What do you mean by last mile delivery costs in logistics?

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Optimizing Last-Mile Fulfillment for FMCG Businesses in the Middle East

Locus

A recent report predicts that by 2030 , the share of smartphone connections in the Middle East and North African (MENA) regions will reach 92 percent from 76 percent in 2022. Address verification and mapping are common problems faced by logistics planners. But the shopping dynamics have changed in this region.

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Zero Waste Supply Chain Management in Food Industry with AI

ThroughPut

According to BCG , by 2030 annual food loss and waste will hit 2.1 With the misuse of resources becoming a global issue, the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals listed a target of reducing food loss and waste by half by 2030. If you’re ready to embrace AI, schedule a demo right away! billion tons worth $1.5