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Insights from Ryder Innovate 2014

Talking Logistics

The value of peer-to-peer learning and networking was evident at last month’s Ryder Innovate conference — “an exclusive gathering of senior leaders in transportation, logistics, and supply chain seeking strategic insight, new ideas, and thought leadership to improve their supply chain and fleet operations.” Forecasting.

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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. The links below are paid links.

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How to Manage Supplier Risk and Performance in an Uncertain Global Economy

ivalua

Especially today, with some industries moving from a buyer’s market to a seller’s market, many suppliers can have their pick of customers, especially if some are easier to do business with, foster collaboration, listen to new innovative ideas and, most importantly, pay on time. Ivalua Supplier Risk and Performance Management Checklist.

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Real Benefits of Artificially Intelligent (AI) Inventory Solutions

Clear Spider

Optimized Inventory Management Pairing AI technology with your inventory management solution optimizes operations across your entire supply chain. Track inventory levels through sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing to warehouse operations across multiple locations.

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2021: Manufacturing, a Year in Review

QAD

Changes in wine consumption affecting all areas of production and the supply chain including transportation, warehousing, distribution and packaging. Overall worker shortages, including agricultural workers, drivers, warehouse workers, etc. International and domestic shipping disruptions. Rise in ocean freight rates.

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Top 10 Supply Chain YouTube Channels to Subscribe

SCMDOJO

The channel also pioneers warehouse technology and innovative factory solutions and how they relate to the everyday field. The weekly online webinar series focuses on the latest developments, technologies, and trends in the world of supply chain innovation. 6) SupplyChainBrain | 5.34k Subscribers. 7) Supply Chain Now | 4.7k

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Autoliv’s Supply Chain Risk Management Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

As the Automotive OEMs improved their supply chain risk management processes, they then turned to their key suppliers to improve their risk management processes. Autoliv is the largest supplier of safety systems to the automotive industry. There were several things they were looking to accomplish in the near term.