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Blockchain & Supply Chain Visibility: Will Blockchain Finally Eliminate Supply Chain Black Swans?

GlobalTranz

Supply chain risk is at the forefront of supply chain executives’ minds. Proper risk management can help supply chains navigate the complexities of post-hurricane recovery and increase productivity. Supply chain black swans occur without warning, and recovery can last months.

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How the Supply Chain Can Thrive in the Face of Natural Disasters

Material Handling & Logistics

As climate change drives up the regularity of natural disasters, supply chains must rely on real time data to thrive. . . . . Data from the UN’s research on climate change suggests that the commonality of natural disasters will continue to ramp up unless major steps are taken to tackle climate change.

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Synovos Releases Best Practices Paper on Bridging the Gap within MRO Supply Chain

Synovos

. – May 21, 2019 – Synovos, the leading pure integrated supply chain management company in the world, announced the availability of a new best practices article: MRO Supply Chain Best Practices: Bridging the Gap Between Maintenance and Procurement. Communication is essential in making any kind of relationship work.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

Supply chain disruptions are inevitable, whether resulting from natural disasters, technical failures, worker strikes, or other unforeseen incidents. What can supply chain managers do to ensure that action is taken quickly and efficiently when disruption strikes? Identify Risks in Your Supply Chain.

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What About Them Apples?

Supply Chain Shaman

Higher spikes for lumber and building supplies. A shortage of pharmaceuticals in Puerto Rico. They need accurate and timely channel data. In today’s architectures, there is no place to put outside-in data like VMI, Point of Sale (POS) or rating/review data. One thing is clear. They do not have it.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

Supply chain disruptions are inevitable, whether resulting from natural disasters, technical failures, worker strikes, or other unforeseen incidents. What can supply chain managers do to ensure that action is taken quickly and efficiently when disruption strikes? Identify Risks in Your Supply Chain.

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4 Things We Learned this Hurricane Season About How Companies Use Tech to Help Communities

BlueYonder

When a tropical storm or hurricane is imminent, meteorologists use weather conditions and historical data to chart its course. Retailers use a control tower with technology for visibility into inventory on the move and across their store locations. Does your supply chain need a built-in crisis control center?