Supply Chain Brain

JULY 2, 2023

AI seems like the ideal tool for sussing out supply chain vulnerabilities. But can we trust the algorithms?

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ShipBob

JULY 2, 2023

Imagine this: You come up with a new product idea and you think “This is great, it would solve problems so many problems!” You begin drawing up sketches, doing manufacturer research, and brainstorming catchy names for your brand new product. But wait… you don’t even know if this is something that has any market viability. What if you end up spending a bunch of time and money building this product, and there just aren’t enough buyers to make it worthwhile?

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Unleashed

JULY 2, 2023

Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) is a fundamental inventory metric for measuring efficiency and liquidity inside a product business. It’s used frequently in inventory accounting to help businesses understand their holding costs and make optimised purchasing decisions. In this article, we explore what Days Inventory Outstanding is, how to calculate it, and how to improve the result.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 2, 2023

If you’re a transportation executive, you’ve always been tasked with developing a strategy and execution plan. The difference now is that maybe your CEO and CFO are more interested in what you’re doing. Since the transportation market is cyclical, every year is different, and 2023 is no exception. What dominates the transportation management agenda today?

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 2, 2023

Original equipment manufacturers need real-time information on molds that are used to make product parts but often don't have it, says Gabriel Tejada, senior project manager at eMoldino.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 2, 2023

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg hit back at the airlines, particularly United, saying the carrier has suffered out-sized impacts while others have recovered.

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Transportation 103

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 2, 2023

Within distribution centers, fresh and perishable food handling is usually the most inefficient and labor-intensive part of operations. It doesn't have to be that way.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 2, 2023

The Dutch government said that from September 1, the export of "certain advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment" would have to be authorized.

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