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This Week in Logistics News (January 14-18, 2019)

Talking Logistics

As reported by The Loadstar this week, “Blockchain logistics start-up OpenPort has notified shareholders it is out of funds and intends to proceed with liquidation.” In the meantime, here’s the rest of this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: U.S. Brexit: The Uncertainty Continues.

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Common Problems in Supply Chain Management Processes and How Mobile Data Collection Software Can Solve Them

RFgen

As you might imagine, a kink in the supply chain can cause product shipments and other warehouse operations to come to a grinding halt. Scott Swartz of Inbound Logistics brought up an excellent point when he noted that when companies expand into new markets, they could face a number of supply chain and supply chain management obstacles.

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Common Problems in Supply Chain Management Processes and How Mobile Data Collection Software Can Solve Them

RFgen

As you might imagine, a kink in the supply chain can cause product shipments and other warehouse operations to come to a grinding halt. Scott Swartz of Inbound Logistics brought up an excellent point when he noted that when companies expand into new markets, they could face a number of supply chain and supply chain management obstacles.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

After years of declining revenues in European logistics services, the business started to stabilise in 2013/2014. Europe has seen plenty of activity in terms of mergers and acquisitions, including the take-over of the major French family-owned company Norbert Dentressangle by America’s XPO Logistics. SCM 3PL Subway 2015. Cape Verde.

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Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

Together with Consafe Logistics, a supplier of supply chain execution software, Supply Chain Movement has created this Supply Chain Execution Mindmap to outline the route, including road signs indicating potential hazards along the way. >>Please Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Cook Islands.

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Talent development essential for supply chain leaders

Supply Chain Movement

In addition to being responsible for manufacturing and logistics, a CSCO also has to ensure alignment with internal departments such as Sales and Marketing, and with external partners such as customers and suppliers. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Life’s as a chief supply chain officer (CSCO) is not always easy. Cape Verde.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Because companies are increasingly outsourcing their manufacturing and logistics activities around the world, they are also more exposed to disruptions in the supply chain. directly from their suppliers, from their own warehouse or even from a retail store). Cape Verde. Cayman Islands.