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IoT Benefits for Supply Chain Operations

Enterra Insights

Many experts believe the Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to revolutionize supply chain operations. As I have noted in previous posts, the “revolution” has been slowed by security and standardization issues. Potential Supply Chain Benefits of IoT Solutions. Some of those benefits are discussed below.

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Intelligent Supply Chain Technologies for the Future!

Supply Chain Game Changer

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The Supply Chain Can?t Stop: Best Practices for Triaging Shortages

Elementum

Buzzzz… it’s your supply chain calling and it wants OFF this crazy roller coaster caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Because natural disasters have a finite end date and supply chain teams can manage recovery plans to that. A recent Bloomberg article described it as the worst supply chain crisis outside wartime.

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A Real World Humanitarian Logistics Model

MIT Supply Chain

When a disaster such as a flood strikes, the response can be chaotic as various agencies and sources of supply converge on the stricken area. A humanitarian logistics model developed by the Center for Latin American Logistics Innovation (CLI) improves the efficiency of response efforts by taking a holistic view of these operations.

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Profiting from Cost to Serve

MIT Supply Chain

However, the way this value is calculated varies from company to company, particularly in terms of how certain costs – including those associated with managing supply chains – are taken into account. CLI’s top-down method addresses these issues. Also, megacities are often served by two types of distribution channel.

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Speed Bumps on the Road to Growth for China’s 3PLs

MIT Supply Chain

Good transportation links a logistics strength in China. China’s logistics industry is gaining in importance and developing rapidly to support the nation’s manufacturing sector. The key strengths of the logistics industry in China that emerged from the study include good transportation connectivity and new infrastructure.

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7 Things That Matter Most To Fresh Supply Chain Leaders

Logistics Bureau

Fruit and vegetables, fish, bread, packaged salads, fresh meals; so many consumer products rely on supply chains that can bring perishable goods to retailers’ shelves quickly, and in the best possible condition. Things You Need For Fresh Supply Chain Success. Know Your Supply Chain Challenges.