Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This averted disruption is just one recent example of the impact of a labor shortage on supply chain planning and execution. If a strike is a flood – a sudden event that can occur suddenly with catastrophic effects – the loss of supply chain talent is a slow leak. How can you get supply chain talent to stay?

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SCM Research

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

I spent the last couple of days at North Carolina State University to work on a joint research project with my good friend Robert Handfield. The SCRC’s organizational structure enables projects to be jointly led by SCRC directors and supply chain managers that financially support the SCRC. Handfield, R.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Yet plants, animals, and Native peoples thrive in this environment with resourcefulness and adaptability. The future of supply chain I foresee brings new risks and challenges, along with recognition that doing things the same way will no longer lead to the same success. We must adapt now to survive. Invest in your ecosystem.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 7, 2014

In the 1990s, a farm in Goldsboro was set aside for NC State University to establish a Center for Environmental Farming systems, to focus on natural resource issues, including soil, water, energy, climate change, biodiversity, and human capital, when we think about local food systems. Food Supply Chains Local Food Systems Sustainability'

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American Global Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Gain Competitive Advantage by Understanding the Economic Aspects of Supply Chains Supply chains play a crucial role in driving economic growth and prosperity. According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) the cost of U.S. All these help mitigate disruptions to supply chains.

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Logility

APRIL 17, 2020

The dramatic spread of COVID-19 has disrupted lives, livelihoods, communities and businesses worldwide and created supply chain heroes across the globe. Here are just a few examples of innovation involving manufacturing and distribution of medical supplies, cleaning products, paper goods, and food & beverage.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

This can lead to a reduction in errors, improved order accuracy, and streamlined operations, ultimately saving money by minimizing costly mistakes and improving overall supply chain performance. North Carolina is routinely ranked as the Best State for Business in the US.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 21, 2021

Rob Handfield, Bank of America Professor of Supply Chain Management with the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative in the Poole College of Management at North Carolina State University, discusses the reasons behind the current worldwide shortage of ocean containers, and what carriers and manufacturers must do to solve it.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 16, 2022

With the NOAA predicting a busier-than-usual hurricane season, there’s no better time to discuss the importance of supply chain preparedness. Preventing supply chain disruption begins with careful planning as soon as a major weather event is forecasted. Trust in Kanban for supply chain preparedness.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 21, 2019

by Ilyas Kucukcay The concept of a drone was not something we gave much thought too just a few years ago—except for the applications of the military-related operations, much less drones in supply chains as product delivery mechanisms. Meet the dazzling drones of the supply chain near future. Benefits of drone delivery.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 9, 2014

Organic farmers use manure as a resource for soil. Local Food Systems Logistics Retail Logistics Supply Chain Economics Supply Chain Management' We need to be able to find a way to make GAP standards reasonable, as some of the rules in GAP don’t make a lot of sense. A big problem is fertilizer.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 13, 2021

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at these Port volumes and how they tie into logistics infrastructure enhancements within North Carolina. Continued North Carolina logistics enhancements. Funding for a project to deepen the Port’s harbor was signed into law as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In this article, we’ll look at current warehousing trends and tell you why a North Carolina warehouse may make sense for your company. As for inventory, the pandemic has caused companies to reevaluate their supply chains. The supply chain delays associated with the pandemic have altered this approach.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. Supply chain strategy, process, talent and enabling technologies each play important roles. The supply chain supporting the delivery of equipment is the de-facto facilitator of this business model.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Exploring the Automotive Chip Shortage Supply Chain! But with the impacts of the pandemic , and environmental concerns as to sustainability, its time to explore the true condition of the Christmas tree Supply Chain? Supply Issues in the Christmas Tree Supply Chain.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 29, 2021

For companies within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, the pandemic has further highlighted the importance of supply chain visibility. Supply chain visibility in the wake of COVID. Shortages of these supplies made headlines and shone a light on the lack of visibility within the healthcare supply chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2020

As a professor, advisor, and supply chain practitioner, Justin has helped supply chain and logistics companies gain a competitive advantage through sustainability. Sustainable Logistics involves examining the ecological, social, and financial impacts of logistics, transportation, and supply chain activities.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

For logistics, this means streamlining processes, reducing waste, and optimizing resource use – for instance, loading trailers to maximum capacity to potentially reduce the number of outbound shipments. Enhanced Efficiency and Reduced Waste. ISO 9001 requires organizations to continuously improve their operations. Continuous Improvement.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2016

Author’s Note: Below is an excerpt from Moving Up the Supply Chain Maturity Curve: The Process Industry Executive Agenda for 2016 and Beyond , a white paper recently published by Elemica with research conducted by Adelante SCM. When it comes to supply chain management, however, many companies are far from achieving that swing.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 12, 2018

According to Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition , Smart Manufacturing is defined as “integrating network-based data and information that comprises the real-time understanding, reasoning, planning, and management of all aspects of a manufacturing and supply chain enterprise.” download ebook. Improved Productivity.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 26, 2018

Disruption is generally anathema in supply chain circles. 2] That may be true; nevertheless, Luigi De Bernardini ( @ldebernardini ), CEO of Autoware, asserts, “Digitalization is impacting and probably disrupting the supply chain — or at least the traditional concept we have for supply chain.”[3]

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Successfully rolling out a supply chain management system can be an extraordinarily complex and stressful project – not to mention expensive. In this guide to implementing supply chain management systems: What is a supply chain management system? Why implement a supply chain management system?

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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The Supply Chain Resource Cooperative (SCRC) in North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management is one of several partners in a five- year, $3.9 million grant-funded project to build and evaluate supply chains for local farmers and fishers to supply large-scale markets in North Carolina.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation. Media Type.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 21, 2022

At first blush, many readers are probably asking the same question: what does the DOJ Antitrust Division have to do with supply chain management? [1]. I didn’t know a lot about what the Antitrust division within the Department of Justice does, nor how it works with supply chains, and this conversation definitely piqued my interest.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 27, 2023

For just about any company, however, there are multiple scenarios in which cross docking can bolster your supply chain. In addition, cross-docking can help to optimize the supply chain by reducing lead times and eliminating unnecessary warehousing costs.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

This is especially true of supply chain professionals, where there is today a large talent gap.”[4]. Think about the time it takes to get new hires up to competence, not to mention high-performance; or the time and resources spent ‘reinventing’ or ‘rediscovering’ successful processes and products.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

If there is one word that supply chain professionals are tired of hearing, it’s “shortage.” A recent DC Velocity article summarized the perspectives of real estate executives at the recent Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) Edge conference. Supply chain shortages and delays of construction supplies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

The pandemic has led many companies to reconsider the amount of ‘safety stock’ they have on hand in the event of supply chain disruptions, particularly those involving imported goods. Shared warehousing eliminates these risks as your 3PL flexes its space and resources to support you. 3PLs manage labor challenges on your behalf.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 27, 2022

A small group of executives enjoyed a particularly interesting set of insights yesterday at our first Supply Chain Resource Cooperative meeting since December, 2019. Rob provided some compelling views on how to re-conceptualize supply chains given the current set of challenges we face in the world today.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Visit our Emergency Freight page for resources regarding FEMA loads, emergency services and reports on supply chain disruptions. Port of Wilmington, North Carolina - This port is right in the center of the hurricane path and is expected to be the hardest hit. Savannah is the second-busiest U.S.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Today, the Category-3 is headed for Jacksonville, Georgia, South and North Carolina. South Carolina: Saturday through Saturday evening. North Carolina (mainly south): Saturday afternoon through early Sunday. Supply Chain Strategies. 600,000 residences and businesses in Florida have lost power.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Do you have the staffing resources to ride this seesaw where you’re adding employees, laying them off, adding employees, etc.? On the labor front, 3PLs have resources that are solely committed to recruiting and retention, and can provide the following benefits. Most companies don’t – and fortunately you don’t need to.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Your 3PL can accommodate any shifts in space or resource requirements – effectively scaling your footprint to your needs as they change over time. Additionally, 3PL providers have experience in dealing with a variety of supply chain disruptions, such as natural disasters and labor disputes.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In the wake of COVID-19 and resultant supply chain disruptions, many companies have begun to rethink their inventory management strategies. If you anticipate fluctuations in your inventory volumes – whether up or down – you will want to make sure that your 3PL has the space and resources to accommodate this flexibility.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

is bringing a piece of its supply-chain operations in-house as the company reviews broader operations and management of its distribution.” As reported last week in the Wall Street Journal , “Ralph Lauren Corp. an arm of XPO Logistics Inc.—into into a new, far larger distribution center that the fashion retailer will operate. “As

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