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Generative AI: Cheat Code to a More Competitive Supply Chain Business?

Logistics Viewpoints

This technology is coming to a supply chain near you, and the sooner you understand it and get comfortable with it, the better positioned you will be when hits the industry in full force. The manager glances at the screen and sees a shipment to Louisville, KY flagged due to a storm delay. Make no mistake. Do you want to ship it?”

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3D Printing Changes the Supply Chain

Kinaxis

This also introduces a whole new issue to supply chain and the manufacturing process–protection of intellectual property (IP), in the form of the digital files being sent to 3D printers. UPS has already thought about how 3D printing could affect its core business, which involves moving materials in the supply chain.

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My Logistics Experiences with Amazon and AAA

Talking Logistics

One of my supply chain predictions for 2016 was that there would be a lot less air shipped in boxes, trailers, and containers in the year ahead. Despite my prediction, it seems like the industry still has a long way to go.

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6 River Systems Enters 2021 with Strong Momentum Led by Award and Customer Wins

6 River Systems

We join the list of some of the most innovative companies across the industry, featuring both young startups and household names. Our very own VP of Product & Analytics, Gillan Hawkes, was recognized as a Top Woman in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. SPARK Matrix Recognition.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 16-20, 2016)

Talking Logistics

The title of my presentation is “A Brave New World: How to Achieve Optimum Supply Chain Performance in a World of Drones, Driverless Trucks, 3D Printing, and Other Emerging Technologies.” and Fast Radius’ On Demand Production Platform™ and 3D printing factory in Louisville, KY.” Orders can be shipped as early as same day.

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Exel announces new business with Bristol-Myers Squibb and expansion of Midwest Footprint

Supply Chain Network

. “We are proud to work with such a leading biopharmaceutical company and share its commitment to delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over diseases.” It also offers close proximity to a number of key parcel and air infrastructure hubs including Indianapolis and Louisville, Ky. population demand.

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A Year In Events: Looking Back At 2016 (US Edition)

EcoVadis

From California to Connecticut, and Novi to New Orleans, EcoVadis was on the ground contributing to the advancement of sustainable procurement and CSR/sustainability practices in global supply chains during our most active year on record in the US. EFMA Supply Chain Risks & Rewards in Emerging Markets (Washington, D.C.).