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2024: Planning for Success Amid the Uncertainty

Logistics Viewpoints

However, it’s only early February 2024, and we already have several major disruptions impacting supply chains. As Alan Amling at the University of Tennessee put it, “2024 is riddled with uncertainty.” Sourcing and procurement comes in close second at 88 percent, followed by innovation at 87 percent.

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Logistics and Supply Chain News (August 5th- 9th 2024)

Logistics Viewpoints

Over the past week and a half, the 2024 Paris Olympics have been underway, showcasing exemplary talent, strength, and dedication from athletes across the globe. Reducing reliance on single suppliers and diversifying supply sources can mitigate the impact of disruptions in specific regions or industries.

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Trends 2024: Artificial Intelligence

Enterra Insights

I look forward to seeing the benefits of machine learning reach more manufacturers in 2024. … With time, these capabilities will lead to unprecedented flexibility, quality and reliability in manufacturing.” 2024 heralds a symbiosis of human aptitude and AI prowess, amplifying both productivity and excellence.”[6]

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up (October 7th-11th 2024)

Logistics Viewpoints

The shortage has not impacted Charlottesville’s other major healthcare provider, Sentara Health as this organization sources its IV solutions from a different manufacturer. The post Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up (October 7th-11th 2024) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Robotic Process Automation in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

In May 2024, APQC gathered insights from supply chain professionals on Robotic Process Automation in supply chain. Survey respondents are second most likely to have implemented Robotic Process Automation in sourcing and procurement (20 percent). Many technologies are implemented as a source of cost cutting.

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NRF 2024: Supply Chain Data

Logistics Viewpoints

This year, nearly 40,000 attendees comprising 6,200 brands from all over the world headed to the Javits Center to see what new solutions and innovations software and hardware suppliers had in store for 2024 and beyond. Joule can analyze the sustainability practices of suppliers and manufacturers that a retailer partners with.

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Supply Chain Resilience. Really?

Supply Chain Shaman

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Interestingly, in Q3 2023, 38% of manufacturers, distributors and retailers missed their target for revenue guidance for the quarter. Think this is possible?