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Value Chain Planning and Decision Making in Times of Disruption (Part 1)

DELMIA Quintiq

We must then work in cycles with a very high frequency where models like OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) within VUCA environments (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity), originally arising within a military context, now become applicable to the business reality.

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How manufacturers can respond to supply chain disruptions

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Global supply chains were starting to recover from two years of upheaval caused by the pandemic when the military crisis hit. Supply chains over the years have predominantly focused more on minimising end-to-end costs, reducing inventories while driving up asset utilisation. Supply chain challenges. Responding to global disruptions.

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Truckload Market Trends to Watch in 2022

GlobalTranz

Global challenges, including port congestion, fuel costs, governmental policies and the ongoing pandemic will be among the factors affecting over-the-road hauling across North America as we look forward through this year and beyond. How to Manage Truckload Macro Trends.

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The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

SCMDOJO

In the world of logistics, this means enhanced operational efficiency for inventory management, route optimization, safety and security of goods, and resource allocation. In highly sensitive sectors like the military or medical logistics, this can help prevent damage and death.

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The Modern Risk Landscape Needs a Strong Supply Chain Risk Management Framework

Exiger Perspectives

With such a framework in place, companies can minimize the potential risk posed by regional conflicts or military infrastructure disruptions, identify challenges or shortages caused by shipping restrictions and trade wars, and build robust contingency plans in case of emergency. Tactical: Monitor risk indicators continuously.

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The State of Uncertainty in the Freight Market!

Supply Chain Game Changer

active military, electronics, and e-commerce packages. providing “inbound and outbound distribution, reverse logistics management and inventory management” services in the country. However, At Home has now implemented a policy that will allow call or email for curbside pickup.

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SCRC Meeting – Tom Linton’s “Supply Chain Eight” and Golden Winged Warblers : Questions Every New CSCO Should Ask Their CEO

NC State SCRC

When it is not in motion, it is classified as inventory. But this took time – we had to “defrag” our supply chain, and eventually I learned we had 59 days of inventory. Policies: What rules are required to control organizational behavior within the legal and ethical boundaries established by management? .