Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 1, 2022
In 2017, Flytrex successfully launched the world’s first fully autonomous urban drone delivery system in Reykjavik, Iceland, and we covered that initiative in these pages on June 15, 2018. This sounds like another example of supply chain whiplash (start and stop) to me. I gotta admit, I’m intrigued. Maybe try Boston next?
Kinaxis
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
The 2010 volcanic eruption in Iceland. For example, travel was halted all together as a result of the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Take Brexit as an example. Well, it got a lot worse. The 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami. Yes, there have been natural disasters before. So, it couldn’t get any worse, could it?
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Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The 2010 Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruptions in Iceland, for example, caused enormous disruption to air shipments across Western Europe. The planners could choose to switch cargo from a slow-moving ship to air, for example. There was no air freight possible then into Europe,” added Gerald van den Eijnden.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JULY 16, 2023
Historical examples illustrate the importance of resilience and agility in overcoming disruptions. Similarly, during the 2010 volcanic eruption in Iceland, which disrupted air travel across Europe, fashion retailer Zara showcased its agility by rapidly adjusting its distribution network to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
Unleashed
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
We answer these questions, and give you examples of how it works in practice. The examples we give of mass customisation below will help you see what this looks like in action. For example, software that can be set up with different themes, and lightbulbs that can be adjusted for a particular mood. PolarFleece is one example.
Supply Chain Movement
DECEMBER 15, 2015
While R&D remains in Iceland it has operational centers in the Americas, Europe, Asia and it employs around 2,300 people across 18 locations. Hildur Gylfadóttir is Supply Chain Manager, Logistics, based in Iceland with the task of improving efficiencies and helping to drive the successful commercialisation of innovations.
Supply Chain Movement
AUGUST 10, 2021
But the next time might be an earthquake in Japan, an economic downturn due to a financial crisis, a volcano in Iceland, new trade tariff wars, or even a major global waterway closure. Of course, the pandemic was very much unchartered waters for all of us. The waves of exciting capabilities brought by Industry 4.0
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