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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

Over four-hundred days of war in Ukraine. During the pandemic, companies struggled with planning systems turning off the optimizers, and using the technology as a system of record. In the face of variability, this is two-to-six weeks too long to make allocation or procurement decisions. Unrest in Sudan. Shift in cycles.

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How manufacturers can respond to supply chain disruptions

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The further disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cause major disruptions to the global supply chain and impact South Africa. Technology designed for manufacturers, such as ERP systems , provides organisations with improved visibility of the reliable local suppliers and their supply chains.

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Essential Technology Capabilities for Supply Chain in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Over the past few years, supply chain and procurement pros have faced the challenge of navigating their enterprises through one disruption after another. Manufacturing process complexity, including sourcing of complex parts and part relationships. If nothing else, the last few years highlighted the importance of sourcing strategically.

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The Benefits of Outsourcing MRO Integrated Supply Chain for Food Manufacturers

Synovos

The Benefits of Outsourcing MRO Integrated Supply Chain for Food Manufacturers When RS Integrated Supply first started managing Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) for one US food manufacturer, the client was a fledgling company. “I Food production is, however, different to other areas of manufacturing in crucial ways.

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The Key to Resilience in Manufacturing Supply Chains: Digitalization

Synovos

As stated in “Operating Without Borders – Building Global Resilient Supply Chains” , a report from the manufacturers’ association Make UK, “Supply chain resilience is currently top of the agenda for policy makers, government, and business leaders alike.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

Well, according to Czinger, a Los Angeles-based boutique hypercar manufacturer, that is about to be a possibility. According to the website, its debut vehicle, the 21C, is designed by both human and AI technologies and uses a hybrid powertrain system which combines a twin-turbo 2.88-liter Demand for piece-picking robots gains steam.

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What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022

The Logistics of Logistics

The ongoing Ukraine–Russia conflict has caused turmoil in significant parts of the global food chain, and in fact, Ukraine is a major exporter of barley (30% of global totals), wheat (25%), and sunflower oil (60%). Further, Ukraine supplies more than one-half of the world’s neon gas necessary for printing circuits on computer chips.