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Digital Transformation in Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Essentially, digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business. ARC Advisory Group, where I work, publishes an analysis of the 25 manufacturers with the most mature digital transformations. The report takes a holistic approach to what a digital transformation means.

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Sustainable Product Packaging Impacts Supply Chain Transformation

QAD

Product packaging, especially in the consumer products universe is more than simply the vessel to hold the product and to protect it during transport. For many well-known products, the manufacturing has the packaging shapes, sizes and colors copyrighted so no other product can look like theirs. It influences sales. It still is.

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A True Supply Chain Transformation Requires the Proper Talent

Logistics Viewpoints

Frasquet is the executive director of corporate procurement, although his responsibilities include a much broader set of supply chain responsibilities than just sourcing. Mr. Rodríguez is the operations strategic planning manager and he leads a team focused on the company’s supply chain design.

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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation. Their vision guiding this transformation is the creation of a highly effective IBP process.

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Supply Chain Transformation, Part One: The Transformation Imperative

Enterra Insights

He writes, “Global supply chains were clearly in trouble before COVID-19 arrived on the scene, but when it did, the weakness of our time-honored strategies for procurement, production and delivery became shockingly evident. ”[2] He insists supply chain innovation today is not a choice, but an imperative.

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Reimagining Logistics: Focusing on What’s Ahead, Not What Happened

Logistics Viewpoints

Challenges drive dramatic shifts in supply chain and logistics. Across many of our industries, conventional wisdom about best practices for supply chain operations and logistical networks is being challenged. Hallmarks of successful logistics transformation.

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Digital Supply Chain Transformation Still in Early Stages

Enterra Insights

”[2] Steve Banker ( @steve_scm ), Vice President of Supply Chain Services at Arc Advisory Group, agrees it’s a fair question. He writes, “Companies mean different things by the term ‘digital supply chain transformation.’