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It’s Long Overdue: Time to Bridge the Link Between Planning and Execution

Logistics Viewpoints

In an intricate supply chain landscape, where multiple touchpoints intersect, the continuous flow and exchange of data is paramount. Bridging this technological divide requires a concerted effort to harmonize data flows and establish a unified source of truth. She lives in the Miami-Ft Lauderdale area with her family.

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, an agile supply chain may have real-time data, advanced analytics, decision support tools, and cross-functional teams to monitor, diagnose, and solve problems. The port is also a major participant in the East Coast trade lane, connecting with other ports such as New York, Norfolk, Savannah, and Miami.

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How supply chain managers are looking at sustainability

ModusLink Corporation

Some of our executives recently attended SCM World Live in Miami. In the opening presentation in Miami, there was considerable reference to the SCM World Chief Supply Chain Officer Report 2013, a year-long study looking at “perspectives and practices of supply chain management around the world.”.

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Hurricane Harvey & Irma's Threat on the Product Economy

Elementum

Fuel shortages were already reported in Florida and analysts estimate that the Irma’s cost could hit $125 billion should it make landfall in Miami. Companies may also consider sourcing its supplies from manufacturers located in countries with lowest risk of disasters. Miami grocery shoppers hoard food in preparation for Hurricane Irma.

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Logility and New Generation Computing Launch Supply Chain Traceability Solution Documenting Chain of Custody from Cotton Source to Importer of Record

Logility

Blockchain Allows Brand Owners and Retailers to Trace Source Materials Ahead of Pending U.S. ATLANTA/MIAMI — December 3, 2020 — Logility, Inc., ATLANTA/MIAMI — December 3, 2020 — Logility, Inc., Legislation Related to Forced Labor in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).

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Marketing during Crisis and Recession, Part 1

Enterra Insights

Benish Shah ( @benishshah ), Chief Growth Officer at Loop and Tie, and Bradley Johnson ( @bradage ), Ad Age ‘s director of data analytics, offer very difference crisis marketing advice. Therefore, organizations should evaluate their news sources and news itself before communicating with customers and making decisions.”

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How to Protect Your Freight From Cargo Thieves

GTG Technology Group

Smart transportation management software can help you determine routes through safer neighborhoods, based on crime heat maps and collected data. A few areas with high rates of cargo theft are Los Angeles, New Jersey, New York, Miami, Houston, and Chicago. Sources: [link]. Don’t Let Trucks Sit for Too Long.

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