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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. But to keep any machinery in good working condition, regular maintenance is needed to mitigate wear and tear. The logistics industry is one of the largest carbon emitters in today’s business world, and therefore having a carbon mitigation plan is an important step for logistics companies to take.

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No, AI has not killed supply chain management

Supply Chain Movement

With lockdowns changing consumer behavior, some of the weaknesses of hyper-optimized supply chains have been exposed. The ones that did, however, were because managers collaborated across business silos to remove complexity and focus on key SKUs at the intersection of manufacturing speed and high sales volume.

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Resilience and Agility in Supply Chains: Navigating Change in a Dynamic World

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

This article explores the concepts of resilience and agility in supply chain management, their link with change, and the strategies employed to navigate the evolving business landscape. These changes can significantly impact supply chains by affecting sourcing strategies, trade routes, and market access.

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Molex Prizes Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

The fact that most manufacturers struggled to achieve supply chain agility during COVID is not news. But Molex, a global electronics and connectivity solutions company, has been investing in their intelligent digital supply chain strategy to improve their supply chain agility and customer experience. The Molex Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Agenda of Hildur Gylfadóttir, Supply Chain Manager at Össur

Supply Chain Movement

Hildur Gylfadóttir, Supply Chain Manager, Logistics, Össur. 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. I am based in our head office in Iceland where, as well as R&D, we produce prosthetics which is about 50% of our business.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Many people get really confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Cost as a percentage of sales (Logistics or Supply Chain). For this reason, KPIs are essential for any business improvement strategy. Production/manufacturing. Total logistics cost. Which ones to use?…

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Supply Chain Movement 19 – Software & Leaders

Supply Chain Movement

To arrive at optimal European supply chains it is crucial to consider shifts in economic growth, currency fluctuations and tax reductions in addition to production and distribution costs. Those are the words of Patrick Van De Vyver, EMEA Logistics Operations Manager at 3M. . • Sharing Dutch supply chain knowledge in Turkey.