GlobalTranz
JANUARY 29, 2019
The concept of automating processes and activities is a major sticking point for supply chain and logistics. Supply chain and logistics automation allow companies to refocus their efforts on tasks requiring human hands, and redundant tasks can be automated through robotics , as well as technologies designed to assist human workers.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2013
Several years ago, I interviewed CIOs and IT executives from leading third party logistics (3PL) companies, and one of the most interesting findings was that their teams spent a majority of their time fixing and cleansing data. Sounds like a typical day in supply chain and logistics to me. What are the odds I’ll use them again?
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Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Last week, the industry publication Aviation Week published its report, Pratt GTF Repair Plan Jolts Beleaguered Airline Industry. Specifically noted in the report: “ The effect on the airline industry will be profound.” Reportedly the news of a far broader inspection program caught most airline providers by surprise.
QAD
JULY 28, 2022
By offering students a real-world educational opportunity in rotational programs with employers, Lori’s program introduces students to all facets of supply chain management, from purchasing to logistics to materials management to production planning. Her students tend to focus on purchasing, logistics and consulting.
BlueYonder
APRIL 12, 2023
I went to the University of Detroit, Mercy and majored in Accounting. I had an opportunity to do an internship in a purchasing role, which is where I received my first exposure to supply chain as a discipline – and I fell in love with it! This includes purchasing, both direct and indirect; distribution; and logistics.
QAD
JUNE 13, 2023
Had the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast been around in the 1980s and 1990s, I like to think that Cathy Fisher of Quistem, Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I would have seen this tidal wave of supply chain disruption coming and played a role in safeguarding our industry. The benefits of this practice remain clear today.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 26, 2016
For the last couple of decades transportation management systems (TMS) have revolutionized supply chains, helping companies streamline their logistics processes, achieve greater visibility into their operations and save significant dollars on transportation. This simply can’t be done if you’re just taking a regional approach.
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