Talking Logistics
AUGUST 26, 2024
Lots of news last week about the use of drones in supply chain and logistics operations. As reported by Joann Muller at Axios, “Walmart and drone delivery partner DroneUp are ending drone delivery in three states to focus on perfecting the airborne package delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.” “We’re really focusing on automation, Read more The post Walmart and IKEA: Drone Delivery vs.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 26, 2024
Heavy research and development investments are being made in supply chain solutions. These investments occur at the application layer, in technologies that will speed up implementations, and at the platform level. However, some of the larger providers of these solutions clearly consider platform investments core to competitive differentiation. Blue Yonder is investing $1 billion over three years in their solutions.
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Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2024
Embracing end-to-end, full stack IoT technology is pivotal for the future of supply chain and logistics management.
BlueYonder
AUGUST 26, 2024
Driving down costs across the supply chain is a key goal for third-party logistics (3PL) businesses, particularly during inflationary pressure and labor market shortages. However, while increasingly niche efficiencies and optimizations are being pursued in the outbound logistics journey, reverse logistics still has low-hanging fruit that Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) can take advantage of.
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In today's rapidly evolving logistics industry, companies consistently strive for efficiency and competitiveness. However, the most significant factor driving business success isn't just technology or infrastructure—it's the people behind your processes. Employees aren't merely resources; they're your most strategic asset. High turnover rates and constant retraining costs severely impact logistics companies, draining productivity and profitability.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2024
How can supply chain leaders implement artificial intelligence effectively, ensuring that their investments yield returns while empowering frontline workers?
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Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2024
Kathy Fulton, executive director of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), offers guidance on how companies and logistics operations can best prepare for natural disasters.
Arena Solutions
AUGUST 26, 2024
What is a Bill of Materials (BOM)? A bill of materials (BOM) is a comprehensive list of parts, items, assemblies, subassemblies, intermediate assemblies, documents, drawings, and other materials required to create a product. The BOM can be thought of as the recipe used to create a finished product, presented in a hierarchical format. Depending on the product, it may include mechanical (hardware), electrical (e.g., ICs, PCBAs), software, and related documents and drawings.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2024
Shein's report also found that 0.5% of suppliers it audited weren't paying workers the local minimum wage, or were delaying wage payments.
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 26, 2024
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights U.S. Class 1 rail operator CSX ’s proactive negotiating of collective bargaining agreements. Background Last week, Supply Chain Matters and other supply chain and business focused media provided commentary on the rather brief nationwide Canadian rail disruption involving that country’s two national rail operators.
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
Resilinc
AUGUST 26, 2024
Discover how to collect accurate data to map your supply chain. Learn the pros and cons of using AI data vs. supplier-validated data for supply chain mapping. Data is Key to Mapping Your Supply Chain Supply chain mapping is a key part of any supply chain risk management program. It involves gathering information about your supply chain and creating a detailed global map of your suppliers and suppliers’ suppliers.
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 26, 2024
Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported last week ( Paid subscription ) that the most expensive Apple iPhone Pro and Pro Max models to be announced will be produced within India in a matter of weeks after global launch. Further, Apple ’s contract manufacturers in India are expected to make available the standard iPhone16 on the same day as the latest generation is announced for availability.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2024
The new store is currently up and running in Oslo and Madrid, with the company planning to decide on next steps after December.
Locus Robotics
AUGUST 26, 2024
Home August 26, 2024 Demystifying Warehouse Robots: Starter Automation or the Real Deal? Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager When we talk about warehouse automation, it’s easy to get swept up in the idea that deploying robots means complex systems that are only accessible to the biggest companies, and that systems that are flexible are only good for smaller companies.
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Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2024
India’s 12 largest ports handled 818 million tons of cargo in the year through March, a 4.4% increase over the prior year.
Axway
AUGUST 26, 2024
Cloud containers have become synonymous with business transformation. Research shows that 86% of IT leaders view expanding the use of containers as a top priority. One area where they can extend this reach is managed file transfer (MFT).
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2024
Canada, the U.S. and the EU have all accused China of providing unfair subsidies to automakers and green energy manufacturers.
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 26, 2024
Local NLRB Dismisses other Claims
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“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.
Stord
AUGUST 26, 2024
This summer has only gotten hotter, but the freight market has certainly cooled off. Rates and carrier rejections have normalized since the exciting weeks surrounding the July 4th holiday. Inside economist circles, there are both bulls and bears when it comes to a 2nd half freight market recovery, but both sides agree that we are indeed in a market transition, and that rates cannot go any lower.
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