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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 29, 2022)

Talking Logistics

Well, I did visit a beach in Iceland, but the water was way too cold for my Cuban blood (and probably Icelandic blood too), and there were signs everywhere warning about “sneaker waves” that can pull you out to sea. It’s the last Friday in July and I’ve yet to go to the beach.

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Carbon Mitigation Actions; For The Planet, And for the Pocket

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Geo thermal Power Station in Iceland. Tim volunteers his free-time with the Singapore Wildcat Action Group, a not-for-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for wildlife conservation. M achines are built to last ! But to keep any machinery in good working condition, regular maintenance is needed to mitigate wear and tear.

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Get Checked: Associate MoonWalks to Bring Awareness to Breast Cancer

BlueYonder

marathon in Iceland hosted by Walk the Walk, a UK-based charity which is united against breast cancer. When the challenge finally arrived, I was super nervous as I would be undertaking the challenge with a group of strangers, and naturally I was worried about whether I had done enough training to complete the full marathon.

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Trends 2023: Technology

Enterra Insights

” The staff at the Stefanini Group explain, “Methods for protecting against online criminals, spammers and other unwanted online pests are improving in sophistication. ”[9] In a step towards achieving that goal, they report, “The world’s biggest carbon removal factory recently opened in Iceland.”

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Supply Chain Movement 19 – Software & Leaders

Supply Chain Movement

By introducing the hub & spoke system with the ShipitSmarter SaaS solution, the 3M technology group has been able to double its truck load factor while halving CO2 emissions. 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.

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Let’s Embrace New Ways of Working

Supply Chain Shaman

It was open microphone with a group of thirty young professionals. I spoke of my experience during the Icelandic ash issue. While I love talking to supply chain professionals at conferences and challenging them to think more holistically about supply chain excellence, as the leaves fall, I yearn for my home. I like winter by a fire.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 28 – September 1, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Iceland Gets On-Demand Drone Deliveries (BloombergTechnology). Manhattan Transportation Management Enhancements Enable the Acquisition and Supervision of Additional Shipment Capacity. Infor Expands the Power of the GT Nexus Commerce Network. Strong Software Bookings Growth Highlights First Half 2017 Results for JDA.