Remove Inventory Remove Shipping Remove Supply Chain Software
article thumbnail

The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

Autonomous supply chains are systems that can operate with little to no human intervention, and they use artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and sensors to optimize the flow of goods. The key technologies that enable autonomous supply chains are artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, sensors, and blockchain.

article thumbnail

Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Leveraging the OSI Model for Seamless Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

In the rapidly evolving world of global supply chains, interoperability—the ability of systems, devices, and organizations to work together seamlessly—has become a critical factor for operational efficiency. Here’s how each layer translates to the supply chain context: 1.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

Schneider Electric has been working to simplify its supply chain over the last few years. This French public multinational was selected as having the best global supply chain by a leading analyst firm. Schneider Electric’s supply chain operation is of great interest to other practitioners.

article thumbnail

Spare Parts to Profits: Strategic Inventory Mastery

ToolsGroup

In the competitive industrial landscape, efficient spare parts inventory management is crucial to maintaining seamless operations and driving profitability. Spare parts supply chains, however, come with their own set of complexities, requiring targeted strategies and specialized tools to meet these unique demands effectively.

article thumbnail

The Give and Take of Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

Retailers also took steps to contain costs and preserve margins as they reoriented toward e-commerce like never before, including putting solutions in place to more effectively navigate carrier capacity caps and improve the visibility, accessibility, and mobility of inventory. Meet the basic needs.

article thumbnail

Order Visibility Is Critical Amid Low Inventories

Logistics Viewpoints

For retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, the busy shipping season came early. But shippers looking to avoid disruptions and ensure that tight inventory levels don’t lead to missed sales opportunities pulled their orders forward. The peak inbound season typically starts around this time of year.

article thumbnail

Supply Chain Automation Guide: Examples, Tools, Benefits

Unleashed

It’s a tumultuous time for supply chain operations. To survive these changes, businesses must look to automation. Read on to learn how supply chain automation works and discover the tools you can use to reduce manual efforts and improve supply chain efficiency.