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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain resilience is a hot topic the last few years since post-Covid issues and newsworthy incidents like the Houthi attacks in the red sea have raised awareness. The bridge collapse is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of the nation’s aging infrastructure and the importance of supply chain resilience.

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The workforce challenges in today's Supply Chain and Logistics

Prophetic Technology

68 from various industries, encompassing pharmaceuticals, computer and electronics, food, tobacco, beverage, and retail, representing many Canada, USA, México and even South America. Recent research groups conducted a survey focusing on those interviewing or hiring personnel for Materials Handling, Logistics, and SC operations.

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o9 Solutions Collaborates With Novelis on Supply Chain Planning for Its North American and European Operations

o9 Solutions

The leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum will utilize o9’s AI-powered technology for supply chain planning across its North American and European operations. . Novelis is partnering with o9 to evaluate its Supply Chain Master Planning solution.

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The Sustainable Supply Chain – What is it and how to execute it

Unleashed

Supply chains play a crucial role in moving goods along to the end user. But as simple supply chains grow into vast and complex networks, how do you make sure yours remains ethical, profitable, and viable in the long term? 6 benefits of a sustainable supply chain. 6 benefits of a sustainable supply chain.

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Supply Chain Spotlight on Mexico: Takeaways from Logistic Summit & Expo 2015

Talking Logistics

As I wrote last October, all signs point to Mexico playing a greater role in supply chains , as companies across a variety of industries grow their presence in the country, either manufacturing in Mexico or growing their supplier base there.

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Doing Business in Brazil

QAD

Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in the world. Brazil is located in Eastern South America and borders the Atlantic Ocean as well as the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. Argentina and Germany.

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A Logistics Conversation with Arcadia Cold, Part 1

BlueYonder

Reward and Grit Terence: Share with us the importance of logistics and supply chain to our day-to-day lives, as well as business outcomes? JD: Logistics and supply chain certainly impact people’s everyday lives. Here is Part 1 of the conversation. for storage. JD: Absolutely.