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The Consequences of Supply Chain Constipation

Enterra Insights

As most adults know, constipation involves the difficult passage of necessary items through the tail end of the body’s supply chain. This blockage has created havoc in the global supply chain. based International Chamber of Shipping, told them, “It just shows you how vulnerable our supply-chain lines are.

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What You Can’t See Can Hurt You – Is Your Supply Chain Really Transparent?

Logility

Increasing scrutiny of labor practices requires supply chain technology that proves accountability and compliance. Consumers are demanding greater transparency and want more information about worker treatment in the supply chain. . Key Takeaways. Lack of transparency also carries a huge reputational risk.

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A Brief History of WMS in the Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

The development and history of warehouse management systems (WMSs) have had a profound impact on how the supply chain functions. The concept of warehouse management originated in ancient Egypt as people sought ways to manage grain gathered from crops. Databases grew dramatically between the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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8 Ways Cloud Technology Is Changing the Game For Supply Chain Management

GlobalTranz

History has taught supply chain management organizations one common factor: failure to adjust to societal changes will contribute to business-downfall. Cloud computing technology has allowed supply chain management providers to take advantage of a new era of processes, specifically those relating to the ethereal space.

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Nine Myths of S&OP Technology Selection

Supply Chain Shaman

The technology market is rife with unsubstantiated claims and myths. Each year, I publish a report analyzing the technologies in the S&OP space. I sent the report to technology vendors listed in the appendix with a deadline for feedback on factual accuracy for 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday. New technology is evolving.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

billion ‘Green Gateway’ rail expansion The CrowdStrike software bug that crashed Microsoft operating systems and caused the largest IT outage in history caused disruptions at U.S. The new issue for the global supply chain comes amid a rise in global demand, with shipments up 13% year-over-year in June.

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The Future of Food Security

Enterra Insights

One of the topics discussed at the recent COP-27 gathering in Egypt was global food security. Patricia Scotland ( @PScotlandCSG ), Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, told COP-27 participants that every available tool must be leveraged to improve food security. Securing the global food value chain is an international challenge.

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