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Digital and the Supply Chain—How Far Have We Come?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The impact was across manufacturing plants, transport networks, warehouses, and retail outlets. Our analysis of digital and non-digital manufacturers over time shows an index of profit performance, with digital manufacturers outpacing their peers (Figure 1). Source: IDC 2021—Digital Analysis: Manufacturing.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

This year the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP26) was held at the SEC Centre in Glasgow, United Kingdom, from 31 October to 13 November 2021. “Even with all new Glasgow pledges for 2030, we will emit roughly twice as much in 2030 as required for 1.5 degrees Celsius,” states the Climate Action Tracker.

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The Evolving ‘New Normal’

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

left manufacturers and producers in limbo while millions of tons of finished goods were left sitting in containers at ports, at sea, in warehouses and in car parks across the world. Throughout history, people have been farmers, craftsmen, traders, artists, innovators, creators, self-employed, freelancers, entrepreneurs.

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Regional Transportation Agencies Deploy Innovative Tech to Improve Operations, Employee Retention and Recruitment

ThroughPut

Partner Agencies: NJ TRANSIT, New York City Transit, Metro North Railroad & Long Island Railroad Signapse AI (Guildford, United Kingdom) – Utilizes AI to automatically translate written text to sign language enabling scalable, cheaper, and faster accessible content for the Deaf community. About ThroughPut Inc ThroughPut.ai

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3 Ways Warehouse Managers Can Respond to the Amazon Effect

RFgen

Warehouse managers have many opportunities to respond to the “Amazon Effect.” When major retailers are forced to reduce costs, the manufacturers that provide goods end up carrying those expenses. Here are three lessons warehouse managers can take from the e-commerce giant: 1. Use Automation to Maximize Human Workers.

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3 Ways Warehouse Managers Can Respond to the Amazon Effect

RFgen

Warehouse managers have many opportunities to respond to the “Amazon Effect.” When major retailers are forced to reduce costs, the manufacturers that provide goods end up carrying those expenses. Here are three lessons warehouse managers can take from the e-commerce giant: 1. Use Automation to Maximize Human Workers.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. They especially encourage manufacturing and design enterprises that import, process and then re-export goods. Read more: What is a Bonded Warehouse?