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Without a doubt, blockchain is currently the most talked-about new technology — it’s also the most confusing, especially for supply chain and logistics professionals who are trying to understand its potential role and benefits. What are some of the potential use cases for blockchain in logistics? What are the main barriers to adoption? What should companies do today to adequately prepare?
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Cerasis brings you another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” Remember, you can catch every episode of “The Freight Project Podcast” by going over to the Podcast section of “ The Freight Institute !” You can also subscribe and find this podcast on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Soundcloud , YouTube , and iHeartRadio!
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Whether you call it co-packing or re-packing this involves the further manipulation of a previously finished and complete SKU. Look around the shelves and the evidence of extra expense and work is displayed by special stickers, multi-packs and banded promotions amongst many others. The impact this has on your Supply Chain is potentially huge. I will park the question of the value (or waste) of these activities for another day but where is the best place to carry out such operations?
by Joe Cannata According to the European Journal of Operational Research , the term ‘bullwhip effect’ was first coined by Procter & Gamble (P&G) in the 1990s in reference to the order variance amplification phenomenon observed between P&G and its suppliers.”. A small shift in customer demand essentially cracks the whip, and the further a supplier is from the demand, the more significant the impact, which inevitably leads to increasing swings in inventory for suppliers.
T he telecom provider business model was traditionally about delivering networked voice and data to homes and businesses, therefore not necessitating strong supply chain planning. But that has changed in the last decade due to the rapid growth of smartphones. The following is how a few telecom providers learned to react to the change, adopting a more aggressive approach to supply chain planning, and breaking through their supply chain and business performance barriers.
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Robots with swarm intelligence. Austrian headquartered Agilox designs and manufactures mobile logistics robots that use “swarm intelligence” to intelligently navigate through warehouses and factories, delivering pallets and totes where they are needed. This article discusses this technology. The post Robots with Swarm Intelligence appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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With new network security breaches announced every week, people now understand many of the risks associated with cybersecurity. Several years ago, Irfan Saif ( @irfansaif ), a principal with Deloitte & Touche LLP’s Cyber Risk Services practice, wrote, “Internet of Things initiatives demand targeted strategies to combat the influx of new cyber risks that will invariably accompany them.”[1] Saif’s assertion is as true today as it was back in 2015.
Well, I’m off through the end of next week on a much-needed vacation. So, while I’m off the grid and recharging my batteries, you can check out the top posts and new episodes from Q2 2018 (if you missed the top posts and the new episodes from Q1, you can link to them here ). After reading/watching them, share this post with your colleagues and social media followers, then post a comment and share your perspective on these topics!
A recent survey by Deloitte, reports Coin Square , found the prospects of blockchain supply chain applications beyond reproach and capable of revolutionizing the way supply chains operate. According to the survey, comprised of responses from 1,000+ supply chain executives, 39% are planning to invest at least $5 million in blockchain supply chain applications in the next year, and 16% are planning to invest $10 million or more.
With the presence of the current trucking capacity shortage, the need for load and dock organization as well as operational transparency is more important than ever. We’ve compiled our top 3 articles to help you identify common issues that may be affecting the efficiency of your dock’s supply chain; and how a dock scheduling and reservations tool could be the simple answer to a complicated problem.
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Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “Why Blockchain will Catapult Supply Chain Management Optimization” white paper! This is a must read for those in the supply chain who are keeping their eye on Blockchain technology and looking for supply chain management optimization! Get a free copy of the white paper by filling out the form to the right.
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Earlier this year, Fortune reported that the number of women CEOs of Fortune 500 companies dropped from 32 — an all-time high — in 2017 to 24 in 2018. That’s a 25 percent decrease over the course of only one year. However, something important happened this week.
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