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This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has suspended bookings for super vessels through Sept. Suspending these bookings enables the super vessels without reservations and the longest wait times to travel through the canal on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Let’s Embrace New Ways of Working

Supply Chain Shaman

I spoke of my experience during the Icelandic ash issue. Lora wrote the books Supply Chain Metrics That Matter and Bricks Matter , and is currently working on her third book, Leadership Matters. It would have helped the GM pinpoint the ignition issue and Kellogg detect the smelly packaging issue faster.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 28 – September 1, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Strong Software Bookings Growth Highlights First Half 2017 Results for JDA. Iceland Gets On-Demand Drone Deliveries (BloombergTechnology). Manhattan Transportation Management Enhancements Enable the Acquisition and Supervision of Additional Shipment Capacity. Infor Expands the Power of the GT Nexus Commerce Network.

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Toy Retailer TOP-TOY Picks RELEX to Boost Availability and Automation

RELEX Solutions

The Copenhagen-based toy retailer operates 295 stores under the BR and Toys”R”Us brands in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland and Germany. The range spans everything from toys, trampolines and pools to children’s books, bed linen, role-play costumes and accessories. More information: www.top-toy.com.

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Embracing Growth and More Career Opportunity

BlueYonder

I have heard this from leaders, managers and through several books I’ve read. What book(s) are you reading right now? I planned a trip to Iceland this summer that is not going to happen due to the current situation but I really look forward to going there in the future and researching other destinations as well.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

I’ve literally seen KPI “packs” the size of phone books, and even KPI sets circulated as a monthly magazine… that no one reads. If you’d like to read more about Supply Chain KPIs, you can download (free) a chapter from one of our Best Selling Books on the topic. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time phased.

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