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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. It is safe to say that if a warehouse operation is not implementing Lean, it is falling behind its competition. But, it can be overdone.

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Doing Business in Belgium

QAD

36 percent of Belgium’s energy consumption comes from renewable sources, making it the eighth country in the world for renewable energy production. Belgium has 41 airports, 26 of which have paved runways and six of which can handle large cargo aircraft. Belgium’s transportation and communication pathways are robust.

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The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability.

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

While it’s undeniably important to source products responsibly and produce recyclable or reusable products, companies also need to focus on making the transportation and distribution of products more sustainable. Ensure Your Materials Are Ethically Sourced. Educate Your Staff and Suppliers.

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Tesla’s Master Plan Part Deux and the Future of Line Haul deliveries

Techgistics

Source: Mercedes-Benz. In general the manifesto was in line with the assumed direction of the industry - fully autonomous cars, autonomous commercial vehicles, and the ability for your Tesla to drive other people/cargo around for money while you are not using the car. one of the most common jobs are truck drivers: Source: NPR.

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The Year Ahead: CTL Research Goals Highlight Top Supply Chain Challenges

MIT Supply Chain

More specifically, investigate learner needs and expectations, identify the skills and capabilities learners will need in the future, and propose innovative education models for lifelong learning. How the growth of e-commerce is transforming warehouse operations, and what framework might help e-retailers meet their fulfillment expectations.

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26 logistics professionals reveal the biggest trends in logistics technology

6 River Systems

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. They can also be used to track the provenance of adulterated products to identify the source.

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How to be Productive during the Global Lockdown: The ThroughPut Playbook to Maintain your Output Levels

ThroughPut

jump in container throughput last week, which means cargo is recovering. The CDC website is the most accurate source of information on COVID-19. For companies, it’s not only important to educate their own employees, but also your suppliers, customers and partners. Stay healthy & informed.