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AI Integration, Autonomous Robotics, and Strategic Visions: The Future of Supply Chains – News for the Week of June 8th

Logistics Viewpoints

These systems are no longer in the prototype phase; they are in active deployment across multiple industry sectors… Amazon’s $10 Billion Move: North Carolina to Host Next AI Powerhouse Artificial Intelligence | By Logistics Viewpoints Editorial Team • 06/09/2025 Amazon announced it will invest $10 billion to build new data centers in North Carolina (..)

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The Power of the Network: ERP vs. Spend Management

Logistics Viewpoints

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. Networks and Benchmarking.

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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

5 Principles for Navigating the Digital Fog Around AI in Supply Chain ; Polly Mitchell-Guthrie ( Kinaxis ) The scariest drive of my life took place on a summer’s night in the North Carolina mountains returning from a longer-than-expected hike.

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The WSJ Drucker Management 250 List: NC State’s Input into the Ratings

NC State SCRC

Based on several iterations of discussions, reviews of metrics, and benchmarking, the team settled on a system for assessing two important indications of supply chain performance. All indicators were judged against the following criteria: • They needed to be rigorously developed based on sound statistical methods.

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Getting that “Swing” in Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

Step 5: Measure Current Performance and Benchmark with Best-in-Class Competitors. Which metrics are the right ones? Step 2 – Develop Metrics and Data Sources. Step 3 – Develop a Balanced Scorecard. Step 4 – Establish Measurement Requirements and Owners. Of course, breaking down your internal functional silos is only part of the journey.

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New Student Projects Suggest Greater Focus on Analytics

Supply Chain View from the Field

Center for Environmental Farming Systems (1) – Dairy Farming Project – Helping to create a transition plan to Austin Family Dairy Farm, a 75-Jersey cow conventional dairy farm located in Yancey County, North Carolina.

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Supply Chain Leadership Series IV: Joydeep Ganguly – Passionate About Sustainable Supply Chains

NC State SCRC

In his role as Vice President and Global Head of Biogen’s Technical Operations function, he oversaw the company’s multi-scale biologics and small molecule manufacturing, as well as led operations for the company’s presence in North Carolina, Denmark and Switzerland. He earned an M.S. And I ask myself how can we make ourselves better?