Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The Building Blocks Are Evolving The modern supply chain has always been a mixture of Makers, Movers, and Sellers. These functions are the basic building blocks of our modern supply chain. Makers produce goods to be sold. This may mean taking raw materials, possibly combining them with other ingredients, even adding assembled components, and building.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Descartes and it discusses the pitfalls to avoid when choosing a Transportation Management System (TMS). The logistic environment is demanding and new challenges keep on rising to the surface.
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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Industry Outlook 2023: Digital Transformation in Supply Chain, Sustainability, and Workforce Present Uncertainty and Opportunity Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine In this edition we have several news updates, interesting & enlightening articles and contributions on people & management – topics which are most crucial to the development of the Supply Chain Industry across regions as well as globally.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
By Arthur Llau (pictured) Head of Artificial Intelligence, Flowlity The post Artificial intelligence and its environmental impact appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Industry Outlook 2023: Digital Transformation in Supply Chain, Sustainability and Workforce Present Uncertainty and Opportunity by Alex Teo, Vice President & Managing Director for Southeast Asia, Siemens Digital Industries Software Over the past few years, the faster-than-expected pace of digital technology adoption has seen significant changes in the industrial sector.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
To Invest In Resilience, Invest In Suppliers by Sarah Scudder , Marketing Maven at SourceDay Supply chain disruptions. They’re here to stay. Over the next ten years, disruptions could cost companies half a year’s profits or more, and for most, a single prolonged shock to production could wipe out 30-50% of annual earnings before interest, taxes, and depreciation.
QAD
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Despite the efforts of governments around the world to curb inflation and stabilize economies, a recent study by the World Bank suggests that 2023 could likely see a global recession. Supply chain leaders are bracing for impact. As margins tighten, companies are looking for creative solutions to save money, and one tried and true option is emerging as a serious contender: Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ).
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Agile Strategic Sourcing for a Resilient Supply Chain by Dr Shereen Nassar, Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai As disruptions in the supply chain continue, companies are urged to take precautionary measures to manage risk within the regional and global supply chain.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Warehouse worker retention is an area that’s become increasingly fractious in recent years, as the COVID-19 pandemic threw the entire supply chain into a state of gridlock and upheaval, and factors including a labor shortage and bogged-down channels in the Suez Canal and elsewhere have made everyone familiar with the concept of shortages of products that were once thought to be in unlimited supply.
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The Green Corridor: Digitise Wisely to Reduce Emissions by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio Digitisation in the logistics and transportation industry produces efficiency gains for nearly all players in the economy today. Efficiency generally leads to less power being used and therefore less fossil fuels being burned. That said, with our increased productivity there is also an increased volume of services being carried out.
Logistics Middle East
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Samsung expects to see higher demand for its products and more stable supply from its manufacturing facilities worldwide in 2023, as the global supply chain interruptions continue to subside.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
By Gurdip Singh (pictured) CEO at Kallik The post At last! The advent of better software application UX to manage critical manufacturing processes appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Logistics Middle East
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Mawani's new 225,000 square metres logistics zone will offer several solutions for logistics and supply chain operators, with an annual capacity of up to 200,000 containers of different products.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
RFgen
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Consignment inventory is distributed inventory to a retailer from a supplier, without the supplier transferring ownership of the inventory. There are significant benefits and complications when it comes to consignment inventory, most of which can be addressed with a strong up-front agreement and automated software. Accessibility, strong data capture, and ease of use are all critical components when determining what consignment inventory software to use.
Logistics Middle East
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The Logistics Middle East Awards 2023 shortlist is finally here, and we are thrilled to share it with you.
o9 Solutions
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The importance of data-driven planning and decision-making is increasingly recognized as a key lever for improving outcomes for both businesses and the planet. At the same time, businesses today face supply chain challenges of growing number and complexity. In order to prepare current and future supply chain and business leaders to tackle those challenges, the MIT Global SCALE Network and the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL) hosted their annual Supply Chain Challenge in the firs
Locus Robotics
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
By Mary Hart As online orders stay at high volumes, even with more people shopping in-store, the volume of goods returned to retailers also remains at high levels. Retailers expected to see more than $816 billion worth of retail merchandise sold during the 2022 holiday season returned, according to a report from Appriss Retail and the National Retail Federation.
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
Loginext
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
This article will help you understand what's delivery management. And how it can help your business improve its delivery performance and customer experience. The post What is Delivery Management Software? The Complete Guide appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Tesla Inc. is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles after U.S. authorities said its automated-driving technology could increase the risk of a crash.
Demand Driven Technologies
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
When I was a kid, my parents used to tell: Finish what you start before you move on! It’s a simple piece of advice that is still relevant today and yet is largely underrated in the industry. The translation into a production environment is simple: When you start working on a production order, bring it.
Logistics Middle East
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Catering to the needs of customers within the JLT area, Deliveroo's newly launched store will boast a larger selection of new exciting and on-demand products.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Locus
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Warehouses are an integral component of e-commerce operations. Businesses need to ensure that their warehouses are well-organized, efficient, and well-stocked to meet customer demands. However, managing a warehouse can be a difficult task, especially for rapidly growing companies. Shipping and logistics are the final steps in warehousing that can be a significant challenge for e-commerce companies, particularly those that sell products internationally.
Logistics Middle East
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Produced by ADNOC Gas at Das Island, Abu Dhabi, the shipment of 137,000 cubic meters of LNG is the commissioning cargo for the new floating LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel and the first-ever LNG cargo to be shipped to Germany from the Middle East.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
There’s a way to prepare for employment fluctuations that many businesses might not be taking advantage of: switching to an output-based staffing partner.
Logistics Middle East
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Atkins will provide design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning of the project, together with the management of the critical interfaces that the linear city shares with adjacent NEOM projects and logistics.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.
Precoro
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
More filtering options — less time spent browsing documents Time is money and we're working to save you both. See what new filtering options we prepared last month to help you find important information as quickly and easily as possible. Filter documents by Items Custom Fields In the previous product update , we introduced the ability to filter Purchase Requisition documents by Items Custom Fields (ICF) to help you easily browse PRs.
Logistics Middle East
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
DSV's new $18 million facility in Bahrain will mark the company’s second expansion in the country in just three years.
Demand Driven Technologies
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
My parents used to tell me when I was a kid: Finish what you start before you move on! It’s a simple piece of advice that is still relevant today and yet is largely underrated in the industry. The translation in a production environment is simple: When you start working on a production order, bring.
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