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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. As a result, Amazon said Friday that it has a plan to kill the barcode.

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

TrackVia

I had the privilege to visit Volcafe in San José, Costa Rica, and learn more about the success of Volcafe Way. Because of TrackVia, their global mission is a reality and they’re putting farm profitability front and center. If you’re interested in modernizing your supply chain, it’s surprisingly easy.

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

Supply Chain Game Changer

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. They’re at the forefront of this future-focused work.”.

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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. Costa Rica. Life’s as a chief supply chain officer (CSCO) is not always easy. Cayman Islands. Christmas Island.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

Costa Rica. 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). Cayman Islands. Central African Republic.

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Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

Costa Rica. The supply chain solutions for the 24-hour economy lie primarily in a flexible IT platform which enables the various internal software applications, such as for manufacturing execution, warehouse management and transport planning, to be connected to external systems such as for customs handling. Cook Islands.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Production/manufacturing. Warehousing. Broadly speaking though, the following areas are those where KPIs will be necessary: Order capture. Inventory management. Purchasing and supplier management. Transportation.

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