Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting this growing sector due to the large amounts of data stored in these systems and their potential value. This dependence on technology also makes the industry vulnerable to cyberattacks, which can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and cause financial losses.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

The report further indicated that Anthropic has committed to spend upwards of $4 billion on Amazon’s various Cloud infrastructure, data management software applications or custom graphics processor chips over the next five years. The deal reportedly will further enhance Oracle’s logistics software deployment capabilities across Europe.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This is his third guest blog on Supply Chain View From the Field. Data sharing sounds good in theory – but there is a lot more to it, as we shall see. Supply chain partners have been using EDI , a standard electronic format, to share data and transact business for more than sixty years, and it continues to evolve.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2014

If you’re a supply chain or logistics executive and you’re looking for ways to improve as a leader this year, here are my five recommendations: 1. Ask “What are the risks?”more Supply chain management is risky business — and the risks are growing every day. more often.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we highlight published September 2022 indices of global supply chain volatility ( GSPI ) and US Logistics Index ( LMI ) activity trends along with our view of the implications. As noted above, the not so optimistic news now rests with risks for product demand contraction.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: EU Approves FedEx Acquisition of TNT Express ( WSJ – sub. INTTRA Collaborates with JDA Software for Streamlined Transportation Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For at least a decade, few supply chain professionals knew about these solutions. Buying organizations use this technology to monitor and analyze supplier risk events in real-time. If they were dependent, did they have East Coast distribution centers where they could preplace inventory before the strike occurred.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

DHL launches new logistics service for life sciences products handled at extremely low temperatures. UPS Capital – Sponsored Study Shows Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Strategies Lacking. Penske Logistics Joins CargoNet to Enhance Supply Chain Security. hospital beds within four hours. .

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Resilinc

MAY 9, 2024

In his session, “CEO Concerns 2024—Implications and Actions for CSCOs”, Chadwick explained that effective companies are being patient with tech investments in order to best reap the ROI benefits of supply chain risk management technology. Learn more about Resilinc’s Multi-Tier Mapping® solution.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

Considering operational supply chain issues around the globe. Customer service, parts shortages, unprecedented inventory growth, and warrant management can actually take up internal sources and affect profit margins. This could cause failure to manage inventory, causing disruption to the business, resulting in stock-outs.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

To generate higher margins and create higher efficiencies in our supply chains, we need to address several processes in our operations portfolio. Logistics & warehousing infrastructures are a critical part of any supply chain operational model. But the new era demands more and better. Customer Challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

For some customers, they manage the inventory using a vendor managed inventory program. In some case they manage inventory at the customer’s site. “We We don’t have one supply chain,” this vice president of supply chain explained to me, “we run very customized supply chains.”

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Many nations are now facing the prospect of new lockdowns which will undoubtedly further impact global supply chains. . Supply Chain Risk Management on the World Stage – Lessons Learned. Reallocating their volumes and splitting between regions means increasing production costs for the security of supply. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 13, 2022

Fourth is the use of cyber-attacks, such as phishing scams and malware used to access sensitive data. But fraud goes well beyond theft and can occur at any point in the supply chain. Stock rooms, warehouses and any inventory holding points. Inventory records integrity. Supplier legitimacy. Supplier selection.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

A further data point to these notions can be found in a newly released C-Suite Outlook Mid-Year survey report, published by The Conference Board. Reportedly upwards of 53 percent of CEO ’s have a focus for making supply chains more resilient. Inventory Management Assessment- Samsung Electronics.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 2, 2014

In this video hear, Gary Dietz, Manager, Global Logistics and Supply Integrated Supply Chain and Logistics, Kennametal, as he discusses the challenges his company faces in gaining full visibility of supply and demand, and in dealing with increasing supply chain volatility.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 18, 2014

I watched a TED Talk video by Philip Evans, from Boston Consulting Group and shuddered to think that all our traditional fulfillment and inventory models can be drastically transformed by the “consumer”. Philip Evans shares how today’s consumer is sharing a colossal amount of data to come to a buying decision.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

In this context, the natural question out there is; with this somewhat optimistic landscape or outlook, what are the risks a shipper should be cognisant off given that the ocean is seemingly getting calmer. This is the first article of four-part series that will attempt to look at specific areas of risk or management of risk itself.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2016

We’ve made our predictions , but it’s the unexpected that makes supply chain management so exciting and demanding. Did you come up with any New Year’s resolutions to improve as a supply chain and logistics leader this year? Ask “What are the risks?”more Runners on your mark, get set…”. more often.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ).

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American Global Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By taking a proactive approach to supply chain risk management, your business can protect itself from disruptions and maintain its competitive edge. Disruptions in transportation infrastructure and evolving consumer demands pose additional challenges that require proactive management.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. business logistics costs reportedly rose by 22.4 For 2021, U.S.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 11, 2022

Businesses need to inventory the risks, as well as materials and products, in their supply chains in order to plan for and, in theory, mitigate those risks. The systems needed to manage stock levels ahead of severe weather are extensions of the demand-forecasting tools used all year long.”[10] 8] William B.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 12, 2020

No one knows this better than supply chain risk managers. Bowman, Managing Editor of SupplyChainBrain , asks some important questions: “In a complex modern-day global supply chain, how can companies assess which suppliers present the highest level of risk to business continuity? .”[3]

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Advancements in Information Technology (IT) have also brought about significant changes in supply chain management. The digitization of supply chain processes, the use of big data analytics, and the emergence of technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence have revolutionized supply chain operations.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

If cost reduction is not the only thing to measuring supply chain performance, that begs the questions: "Maybe we should be measuring other Supply Chain Management activities and what would they be?". Inventory measurement is critical and it is money after all in that it took a capital expense to procure.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Gracie Myers, a researcher with Research Optimus, writes, “Predictive analytics is being applied toward all facets of business operations and processes to help anticipate events, avoid risks, and create solutions. Nevertheless, for many routine processes, predictive analytics can play an important business role.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Supply chain is a critical success factor throughout the customer journey because product availability, delivery times, and service quality are all highly valuable to customers.”[4]. ”[5] Unfortunately, supply chain snarls have resulted in many unhappy customers as their purchasing experiences have been disrupted.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 27, 2015

Getting to the answer requires retailers to take a broader, more strategic perspective of supply chain management, one that goes beyond defining supply chain excellence only in terms of cost reduction and control. How much inventory do we have across our network? Where’s my shipment or truck?

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Resilinc

JUNE 21, 2023

Tom and Rob have laid out the blueprint for how we can evolve our organizations to harness the unprecedented access to data, technology and innovation we now have. Lynch drives home an important message, “You cannot manage risk, you can only navigate uncertainty.” What’s the difference between SCRM and supply chain resilience?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 8, 2024

Capabilities include end-to-end synchronization, what-if decision making and smarter collaboration among various business and supply chain focused user groups.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights two additional May 2022 indicators of supply chain volatility as well as logistics services trending. In an update published earlier this month, we highlighted various quantitative data related to global and regional supply chain PMI indices for May.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 4, 2022

According to Resilinc data, more than 4,500 sites responsible for making, packaging, or handling about 74,000 parts across these industries were in the path of the storm. And they were positioned to take proactive measures such as moving supplies out of hurricane risk areas “even before the hurricane season began,” said Vakil.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

In a prior published Supply Chain Matters commentary, we provided highlights of the various July 2022 PMI indices across select global supply chain regions. Additional Data- U.S. Logistics Managers Index. Warehousing and Inventory metrics continue to buoy the logistics sector.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

states, obvious disruptions to supply chains and supply chain risk management were a given. Many of the states affected contained key ports and supply destinations, as well as transportation and logistics hubs. This involved in some cases, diverting some inventory bound for other regions.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

If so, I invite you to attend two of the sessions that I am participating in, both related to transportation management: TMS 4 SMB: A Case Study with Carhartt. Speakers: Sharon Perry, Vice President of Logistics, Carhartt; Gregg Lanyard, Director, Product Management, Manhattan Associates; Adrian Gonzalez, President, Adelante SCM.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Reportedly included in the investment deal is Amazon taking a minority equity position in the start-up along with Anthropic’s move of its technology stack and IT infrastructure to Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers including the leveraging of AWS’s in-house chip design performance features.

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