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This Week in Logistics News (December 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

The legislation, which is entitled the National Development Strategy and Coordination Act of 2022, would require Cabinet-level agencies to identify weaknesses in supply chains that could impact national security and domestic manufacturing. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.)

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Coming of Age: The Digital Consumer Chain

Supply Chain Insights

Nothing is left to the imagination; and digital animation has created an entire generation of people who firmly believe that there are dinosaurs on the small islands off the coast of Costa Rica. The three main protagonists in this production are the consumer/shopper, manufacturer/supplier and the retailer.

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Addressing sustainability threats to coffee supply chain using low-code technology

TrackVia

Volcafe Way is a sustainable sourcing strategy created to radically transform coffee production. I had the privilege to visit Volcafe in San José, Costa Rica, and learn more about the success of Volcafe Way. To truly ensure their success, Volcafe jumped into action and created “ The Volcafe Way.”.

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Supply Chain Alone Can’t Solve Sustainability But it Has a Part to Play!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy. It saw leaders from around the world pledging new initiatives to address the ongoing climate crisis, including a $60 Billion renewable energy commitment from Germany, and 15 countries including Britain, Norway and Costa Rica pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. Costa Rica. The way by which consumers purchase, use and share technology is changing rapidly. The sourcing department is challenged by increasing compliancy issues. Cook Islands.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

For this reason, KPIs are essential for any business improvement strategy. Purchasing and supplier management. Production/manufacturing. When a KPI shows that performance is consistently meeting or exceeding the required level, you can decide to raise the bar and set a higher standard to aspire to. Inventory management.

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