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Mastering Disruption: A Smarter, More Connected Approach

Logistics Viewpoints

Five years ago, we all thought the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the most disrupted supply chain landscape we would ever see. Since then, supply chain disruptions and volatility have only increased. For most supply chain and logistics teams, their execution options are not limitless.

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“Transitory” Inflation and Supply Chain Disruption

Logistics Viewpoints

The phrases “transitory inflation” and “supply chain disruption” have been frequently used in the general and business news media this summer. Certainly, supply chain constraints are a partial cause of the current above trend inflation. Data as recent as the end of June 2021 show that inventories remain below 1.3

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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain disruptions have become a persistent operational risk. Traditional supply chain planning, which relies on historical data and reactive adjustments, is no longer adequate for managing these challenges. Amazon is a leader in AI-driven supply chain management.

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Responding to Supply Chain Disruption Amid COVID-19

AIMMS

As transportation lanes become unavailable, the availability of suppliers and components will decrease. Study multiple resource utilization what-if scenarios and accommodate your production and inventory plan accordingly. The post Responding to Supply Chain Disruption Amid COVID-19 appeared first on AIMMS SC Blog.

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Driving Sustainability in the Age of Supply Chain Disruption

Logistics Viewpoints

Emerging technologies play a role in managing disruption and are driving change in the transportation and logistics industries. All of these come together in some way with autonomous transportation options. The post Driving Sustainability in the Age of Supply Chain Disruption appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Direct Spend Management: A Checklist for Enabling Shared Value with Direct Suppliers

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply Chain Knowledge and Risk Mitigation: Suppliers have a direct impact on direct spend with raw material and transportation costs as two big drivers of operating margins. An example of this is Vendor Management Inventory and Capacity Collaboration for contract manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Disruptions Are Here to Stay with Steve Elwell

The Logistics of Logistics

Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss why supply chain disruptions are here to stay. Steve is he Managing Director of Haxlar , an integrated manufacturing solutions provider, delivering design, manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, and product management services for a wide range of industries. About Steve Elwell.