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Closing the Loop

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DGrade worked with Yas Marina Circuit to identify the most efficient strategy for the collections including placement of bins, recycling display, training facilities management teams, and logistics. Closing the loop reduces waste from landfill and prevents new resources from being expended.

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Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

These investments are occurring in foundational technology capabilities that will allow organizations to increase their reporting capabilities, draw insights from data, and reduce paper use and administrative load on workers through process automation (refer Figure 1).

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Surviving Disruptions – an opportunity for supply chains to thrive with people and technology – LogiSYM July 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Logistics and Supply Chain Management programmes at Heriot-Watt University Dubai discusses how successful selection and implementation of a digital supply chain strategy can be predicted. Supply chain trends and practices today, are mainly driven by cost optimisation and lean strategy. This has proved to be a major source of risk.

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Supply Chain Leadership Driving Industry 4.0 & Resilience During Crisis – LogiSYM July 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Machine learning and big data analytics augments critical roles in supply chain efficiency, problem solving and cost saving. Automating these practices reduces workforce and expedites decision-making process for managers. In UAE, the well-known bookstores are Amazon and Borders. Customer Centricity.

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Resilience for Supply Chain Decarbonisation

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As a result, organisations are consciously moving towards reducing carbon footprints while also managing costs, profitability, employee retention, and growth. The UAE has launched UAE Net Zero by 2050, which aligns with the Paris Agreement. Increasing the pressure of Net Zero Carbon future challenges supply chains.

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Advancing Resilience Amidst Trade Disruptions and Tariff Swings

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Companies heavily reliant on imported raw materials or components may find it challenging to secure a stable supply, impacting their ability to meet customer demand. Frequent changes can make it difficult for businesses to plan their operations and pricing strategies.

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Transforming the GCC Chemical Industry with Supply Chain Integration – LogiSYM September 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A reduced end-products demand, has exposed the vulnerabilities of relying on a single consumption market. GPCA confirms GCC chemical industry’s key problem is ensuring a smooth flow of raw materials to reach production plants across the globe for finished good production.” A stepping-stone to increasing Company integration.

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