The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The Age of Agility: Building Resilience in the Supply Chain. Feature Article by Anthony Beavis, Managing Director APAC at Körber Supply Chain. Border controls, China’s zero-covid policy and global shipping costs and energy prices is putting increasing pressure on supply chains throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

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Inmar

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Both during the discussion and in my time spent in preparation for it, I was reminded of the volume and complexity of data related to global trade and tariffs. This is not a trivial comment given my time working in dozens of countries during the global expansion of United Parcel Services (UPS).

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HICX Solutions

MARCH 31, 2022

The pandemic has put supply chain resilience firmly at the top of the agenda. How much time do you have to get the data from the supplier? You’ll have greater control and visibility through massively improved data and you’ll position yourself to be customer-of-choice for the largest possible number of your suppliers.”.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

And, some companies just instinctively followed the corporate crowd toward outsourcing. And, some companies just instinctively followed the corporate crowd toward outsourcing. This is the first post in a two part series on our update on Reshoring. Motivations and Stats on the State of Reshoring in 2015. a move known as reshoring.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

Speed in decision-making, speed in reducing cycle-times, speed in operations, and speed in continuous improvement. AI in the supply chain is here to stay and make waves in the years to come. Gaining Supply Chain Momentum with Artificial Intelligenc e(AI) in Supply Chains & Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Red Sea crisis impacts global supply Chains GlobalFoundries Receives $1.5 The Red Sea crisis impacts global supply Chains GlobalFoundries Receives $1.5 Particularly affected are routes from Asia to Germany, experiencing a remarkable 55% increase in transit times, resulting in an average delay of 12 days.

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Freightos

JANUARY 25, 2024

So to put this into context and understand just what it means for Freightos – and for the industry at large – I sat down with Zvi Schreiber, Freightos’ CEO, to understand the significance. They each maintain just one single integration to the WebCargo by Freightos platform. What we have built is repeatable.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

It raised its prowess from running mere factories to one that offered a complete value chain: from research and development to shipping and fulfillment. At the same time, the United States grew further in size as the world’s largest contiguous market. Supply Chain Dependencies. So, the inevitable will happen.

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Proxima

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Given the uncertainty of outcomes there is a limit to what can be done to prepare (to date) but critical front-line services, such as supply chains of pharmaceutical products, have been subject to rigorous scenario planning and contingencies identified. It’s tough to prepare for such an uncertain outcome. But is this perception right?

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Keep reading to learn about the processes, tools, and best practices you can implement to optimise your warehouse inventory management strategy. Maintaining accurate inventory records and implementing the right warehouse inventory management tools will help you minimise costly disruptions in operations.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The topic of supply chain resilience sprouted in the media and professional journals as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or spring back into shape. The pandemic has certainly tested those supply chain characteristics. ”[2]. .”[1]

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. As more and more governments get installed to regulate their currencies, strategic interests in Bitcoin may be the answer to avoiding meddling in financial markets. The Chinese yuan is already an intermediary currency for settling international transactions. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 28, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our latest news capsule format follow-up relative to the updating of prior supply chain management related developments we have shared with readers. This edition provides four supply chain focused updates related to the following: IMF Once Again Trims Global GDP Forecast.

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Logility

JULY 25, 2018

So what does this have to do with supply chain management other than many of the readers of this blog are probably wearing contacts and/or eye glasses or have had some form of Lasik surgery? S&OP works on a monthly basis and focuses on products at the family level to ensure adequate supply is available to meet expected demand.

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Logility

JULY 24, 2018

So what does this have to do with supply chain management other than many of the readers of this blog are probably wearing contacts and/or eye glasses or have had some form of Lasik surgery? S&OP works on a monthly basis and focuses on products at the family level to ensure adequate supply is available to meet expected demand.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 19, 2021

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QAD

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Most manufacturers that depend on fixed assets, and that is most manufacturers, use one software solution for supporting asset management and another to handle the financial reporting and accounting aspects of fixed assets. Manufacturers of any size who require an automated single solution for asset management. .

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

On-demand delivery is booming, and at the centre of this so-called quick commerce is the dark store – the customer-free store where online orders are packed for fulfilment in as short a time as possible. Encouraging longer time in-store, tempting customers with end of aisle displays and POS impulse buys.

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o9 Solutions

JANUARY 19, 2022

In 2022, a supply chain will suffer a cyber attack so significant that a business will go bankrupt. It won’t come from a direct attack on supply chain systems and tools, but rather it will start from being linked to an unsecured data source. Cyber Attacks. Patrick van Hull. Social Media Data .

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 20, 2019

But one of the most common mistakes I see many companies make is positioning international supply chains merely as tactical support for larger strategies. But one of the most common mistakes I see many companies make is positioning international supply chains merely as tactical support for larger strategies.

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Precoro

AUGUST 15, 2022

Today, managing an effective enterprise requires experience, skills, and business acumen, but above all, intelligent management of business processes and the help of technology. Enterprise software integrates different organizational systems and facilitates error-free transactions and production, increasing organizational efficiency.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 8, 2018

In freezing PlexCoin assets, SEC alleged that the currency bore “all the characteristics of a full-fledged cyber scam,” in the words of Cyber Unit chief Robert Cohen. Indeco’s venture is unique is that it ties the current value of its cryptocurrency to that of a watt of solar power capacity.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 18, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. And What Does it Mean for Supply Chain? Thanks to 5G and the Metaverse, there may just be. Just some of the activities that workers can potentially enjoy include sitting with coworkers at virtual company lunchrooms and enjoying happy hours. Subscribe Here! What is 5G?

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2018

A common theme is that they are ready to relocate supply chains if the cost of importing Chinese goods becomes prohibitive. We just look at the total economics, total landing cost and pick the one that’s got the best cost for the business. One is rearranging our supply chain. Department of Commerce.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 20, 2018

Without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Walmart establishes strategic partnership with Microsoft to further accelerate digital innovation in retail. It’s not a new saying, but it’s found new currency in today’s hyper-competitive and dynamic business environment.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

This is not only true for financial investments, but also for supply chain and logistics predictions. Like I said last year, making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target: sometimes you get lucky and hit the mark; other times you miss the bullseye by a mile.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

MH&L’s Editorial Advisory Board tackles some of the toughest topics facing the supply chain today. It’s one of those nagging dilemmas that just doesn’t seem to have an answer. Roger Bostelman, engineering project manager, Intelligent Systems Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). ?

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