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Port and Maritime Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Finally Get More Attention

Logistics Viewpoints

The situation is changing, however, and cybersecurity is starting to generate the attention it deserves thanks to new standards and guidelines and an increased focus on the part of certifying bodies like DNV GL , Lloyds Register , and TÜV Rheinland. Attacks on Maritime Transportation System Are Increasing.

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It’s Long Overdue: Time to Bridge the Link Between Planning and Execution

Logistics Viewpoints

Countless companies grapple with the fundamental flaw of disjointed processes, which leaves planning blind to crucial factors such as transportation, warehouse, and labor constraints. However, without clear guidelines, rules management, and collaborative frameworks, decision-making paralysis ensues, impeding progress and stifling innovation.

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The Future of Food Security

Enterra Insights

”[1] She went on to discuss how “digitalization is impacting the agricultural sector” and how it, along with new guidelines, can help policymakers “understand how to target key areas to improve and develop this vital sector.” Governance and Institutions Levers. Improve natural dietary guidelines.

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What does increasing regulatory oversight mean for the pharma supply chain?

The Network Effect

China published new GMP guidelines in 2012 and called on pharmaceutical companies to pursue GMP certification by the end of 2013. Higher GDP standards are looming in a number of countries – new guidelines will come into force during 2014 in Brazil, the European Union and China.

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The Supply Chain Response to India’s Second Wave of Covid!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The government and the scientific community never actually expect a second wave of this magnitude. However,lack of coordination between state ,centre and healthcare sector topped with transportation issues resulted in this struggle to cope up with the sudden spike in demand for liquid oxygen.

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Amazon Supply Chain Innovation Continues

Logistics Viewpoints

The company has ordered more than 700 compressed natural gas class 6 and class 8 trucks so far, as it looks to introduce new sustainable solutions for freight transportation. This was especially true at the beginning of the pandemic when social distancing guidelines were first put into place. Amazon joined Wing, the Alphabet Inc.

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Best Practices for Reusing Food Transport Containers in the Food Processing Supply Chain

RFgen

Instead of creating disposable transport containers for food products, many consumable manufacturers and suppliers opt to use reusable storage bins in their warehouse management strategies and supply chain activities. Often, businesses choose to use disposable transport cases and packaging so they can just throw out possible health hazards.

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