LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – February 2023
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
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The Next Frontier in Food Logistics with Alexis Mizell-Pleasant
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 7, 2023
About Alexis Mizell-Pleasant Alexis Mizell-Pleasant is Managing Editor at Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazines where she is responsible for writing, editing, managing the awards programs, overseeing social media, moderating webinars, managing client relationships and more.
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Global Supply Chains — A Source of Strength
Enterra Insights
APRIL 27, 2021
3] Following year-long discussions about supply chain resilience, the Economist reminds us, “Resilience comes not from autarky but from diverse sources of supply.”[4] ” The magazine goes on to argue that retreating from global trade would be a huge mistake. ” The BCG analysts agree.
QAD Named to Food Logistics Magazine Top 100 Providers
QAD
MARCH 7, 2019
Food Logistics , published by AC Business Media, is an online resource as well as a hard copy print magazine dedicated to the food and beverage industry. They are a highly trusted source of information for the food industry. Food Logistics is a trusted source. One such resource is a publication called Food Logistics.
Agile Strategic Sourcing for a Resilient Supply Chain
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.
Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
APRIL 26, 2022
Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Supply Chain 2022 Predictions — APEJ Implications. Tender documents and responsible source guidance are requiring suppliers to show evidence of their actions to support ESG initiatives, as well as the actions of their suppliers. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – April 2022.
Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
AUGUST 19, 2022
Ensuring that any approach is fully compliant in order to avoid having to relocate production or supply sources often takes up a lot of internal resources. Joint tariff payment is a better strategy for both partners when compared with looking for a totally new supplier or sourcing from a different country altogether.
The Green Corridor: To Realise the Circular Economy Dream – Reach Out to Your Community
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Travin Singh (creator behind Crust Brewing) realised that if he could find bakery partners, he basically had access to a cheap local source of beer making raw materials. The circular economy is a cost saver and generally has less carbon emissions, because raw materials are sourced locally and therefore with less transportation.
Is “In-Sourcing” the Answer to Rigid, Enterprise Software?
The Network Effect
MARCH 25, 2016
In a recent CIO magazine interview, Target CIO Mike McNamara discusses some of these frustrations, and Target’s $1 billion plan to meet them. ” Source: “Target CIO Adds Custom Apps…” CIO.com. . Source: “Target CIO Adds Custom Apps…” CIO.com.
Halal Cluster Network: Connecting regional halal clusters
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 18, 2021
Strategic product segmentation, sourcing and inventory management. This creates accurate real-time forecasts, senses disruptions at earliest stage, makes intelligent materials and logistics sourcing decisions, optimizes supply chain execution and minimizes delivery time and costs. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – May 2021.
Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
AUGUST 14, 2023
Supply chain data can be challenging to manage due to its unstructured or semi-structured nature and the need to integrate new data sources. Source: IDC, 2023 Challenges and Limitations To fully utilize the potential of generative AI, we must acknowledge and address the many obstacles that hinder its widespread implementation.
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Green Corridor: Counting Carbons
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Identifying sources of Carbon emissions. These are classified into sources of emissions as Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3. These are considered “indirect” greenhouse gas sources. Scope 3 emissions are the amount of carbon emitted by vendors and suppliers in your value chain, another indirect source.
Importance of Digitalisation to Improve Supply Chains: Helping Businesses Navigate Through Supply Chain Disruptions
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
AUGUST 19, 2022
This data is combined with other sources to always know the location of the shipments and the condition of the cargo, facilitating rapid, real-time action if problems arise. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – August 2022. Cyber Security and Risk. Cyber security is an ever-growing concern among organizations and consumers.
Singapore’s largest fully automated cold storage at Tee Jia Food Hub
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Meanwhile, Automated Guided Vehicles optimize and automate material flow, from picking source pallets off conveyors and sending them to pickers for order consolidation — all while minimizing the risk of human error. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – February 2022. The goods are also tagged for easy item tracking and tracing.
The Green Corridor – Optimal Tech for Green Logistics – Making Emissions Visible
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
When I was advised that this month’s LogiSYM Magazine would have some focus on digitization, I immediately thought about the absence of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data in our everyday life. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – February 2022. Arcstone provides several ways for the data of suppliers to be passed.
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Solving The Cold Chain Challenges
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MARCH 22, 2022
One Network’s NEO Platform handles supply chain forecasting, sourcing, planning and execution (with routing and logistics optimization) for what may be the largest supply chain control tower deployment in the world. Identify the source of the problem and fix it. Understand and Verify Sources and Origins.
Digital and the Supply Chain—How Far Have We Come?
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
APRIL 15, 2021
Source: IDC 2021—Digital Analysis: Manufacturing. Source: IDC Manufacturing Iansights APeJ Industry 4-0 Survey. From a technology perspective the biggest challenge that industrial organisations have, is integrating operational data sources. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – April 2021. Driving for Digitalisation.
The Green Corridor – Logistics’ Role In Preventing The Next Pandemic
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MARCH 22, 2022
While the duty to capture and prosecute these criminals rests with law enforcement authorities, transportation companies and their staff are invaluable sources of intelligence and should step up as partners in combating IWT. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – March 2022. How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet.
Sustainable Transformation is Data Driven – Driving Profitable Supply Chains from Resources to Retailing
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Incorporating circular economy principles throughout, from source to disposal. Incorporating responsible sourcing principles into the supply chain. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – September 2021. Reduction in waste and driving cost efficiencies. MORE FROM THIS EDITION. Using Technology to build Sustainable Supply Chains.
Addressing the Talent Gap in Logistics and Supply Chain
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Talent gaps in logistics and supply chain, continues to be a top challenge and a source of high risk for many companies. The source of such disconnects, is related to the information gap among the three parties. The pandemic only aggravated it significantly, which moved it to red zone as a High Risk source for many companies.
Charge Me Up! Energy Storage Development – A Fast Emerging Technology Needed for Sustainability
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Fossil fuel proponents like to claim that oil and coal are the only “rainy day” energy source out there. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – October 2022. Sustainable energy is needed in our energy grids in order to truly make our battery-operated machines emissions free. MORE FROM THIS EDITION. A Conversation with Don Teng.
Custom Build or Off-the-Shelf or a mix?
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
AUGUST 15, 2021
She believes that a central Inventory System that manages all incoming & outgoing transactions and orders will provide a single source visibility, overcome some of her teething problems, and increase productivity in the Order to Fulfilment process. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – August 2021.
Is your freight invoice accurate? A new study claims it might not be.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
It is clear that complex, manual payment processes are critical sources of costly mistakes and over billing. Critical supply chain information enables analysis and insight to help forecasting, pricing, procurement, sourcing, and supply chain optimisation. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – November 2021. Lack of trust.
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Logistics Knowledge Work in the AI Age with John Delgado
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
John is CEO of FreightPath , an innovative talent firm that offers both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution. FreightPath addresses multiple industry challenges by offering both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution.
When to Switch From In-House to Managed Logistics Transportation Services
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 11, 2021
As further noted by Global Trade Magazine , “ Before transitioning into ‘things to consider’ before choosing a 3PL, perhaps the best reason for their existence is technology related. Depending on the source in question, most freight invoices contain some form of discrepancy.
The Green Corridor: Full Circle – The Promise and Struggles of the Circular Economy and Green Supply Chains
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
We can help business leaders by providing insight on the environment benefits or disadvantages of their different sourcing options to start with, but after that comes the physical moving of goods. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – September 2022. This is the realm of the logistics professional.
Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Source: Sea-Intelligence Source: Sea-Intelligence The number of blank sailings are at the lowest we have seen since the pandemic started. Although 2023 first half reliability has been improving to around 65%, the lead time variability is still high compared to other modes of transportation, and still below pre-pandemic levels.
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Re-visiting the Career Lattice Concept
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MARCH 22, 2022
The war for talent, has long been fought in Asia, as the region continues to be a power source of global growth, and as a result demand for talent often outstrips supply. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – March 2022. This is an important strategic need for an organization to address. How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet.
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Steel Fabrication and General Manufacturing Tips and Tricks for 2015
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 18, 2014
The source pointed to several trends that are encouraging the adoption of TMS, including better control of data, more comprehensive analysis and the need to support omni-channel supply chains.
The Need For Supply Chain Innovation: Why You Should Watch These Four Trends ?
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
Source: US Census Bureau. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – May 2022. Online buyers have emerged as an influential actor in the connected world of chains, making it vital to comprehend how the consumers’ ever-rising expectations affect supply chain design and operation going forward. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.
Logility Recognized as Top 100 Logistics IT Provider for 25th Consecutive Year
Logility
JUNE 2, 2022
World-class solutions such as Logility are force equalizers for SMEs by levelling the playing field with their larger competitors,” said Felecia Stratton, editor, Inbound Logistics magazine. is the pioneering magazine empowering demand-driven?enterprises. Logistics ?editors? Learn more about Logility at www.logility.com . Logistics ?is
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ToolsGroup Recognized in Retail CIO Radar 2022
ToolsGroup
JANUARY 14, 2022
BOSTON, January 14, 2022 : ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, has been recognized by Retail Today magazine as a leader in the Supply Chain category in Retail CIO Radar 2022, a first-of-its kind annual list of most innovative and transformative retail technology solution providers.
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Career advice: Keeping your edge as a supply chain professional in the face of change!
Kinaxis
AUGUST 25, 2017
Supply Chain Quarterly by CSCMP : The magazine has some very interesting, emerging trends, and practitioner points of view. Supply Chain Brain : A high quality online magazine with articles collated from external sources as well as original content. Some useful links for supply chain professionals.
The Future of Supply Chains Post COVID-19 – LogiSYM July 2020
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JULY 22, 2020
Sourcing strategies will focus on risk-free, nearshoring supply base with long term partnership with TCO-competitive suppliers, who value sustainability. . Recognised with the Excellence in Execution award at 2019 Global Leaders in Consulting – Consulting Magazine, London. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – July 2020.
The things we’ve seen, in 2019
DELMIA Quintiq
DECEMBER 30, 2019
We published two issues of our thought-leadership magazine, Compass. We shared a lot of their stories this year: including IMC Toys , Spark Racing Technology and the European Spallation Source (ESS) to mention just a few. Issue 14 focused on Industry Renaissance in the Age of Experience.
Closing the Loop
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
AUGUST 15, 2021
Reduced reliance on resources Sourcing uniforms from DGrade saved 100% oil, 50% energy, 20% water, and produced 55% fewer carbon emissions compared to Yas Marina Circuit purchasing uniforms made from conventional polyester yarn. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – August 2021. Deploys AWS IOT for Supply Chain Tracking.
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A Chat with Katie Kinraid
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
AUGUST 15, 2021
Reducing reliance on different modes of transport or a single source location, while diversifying collaborative relationships within the market is key defensive strategy. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – August 2021. Learning from the past is important & often we quickly forget the lessons learnt.
LogiSYM—Vietnam Digital 2020 – LogiSYM December/January 2021
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JANUARY 14, 2021
This collective source of rich knowledge, industry experience and market buzz, is a very unique opportunity and one which has made this event a great success. This is a golden opportunity for companies with international sourcing, manufacturing and sales footprints to reap these benefits. ” Bipin Balakrishnan.
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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
CEVA Logistics is taking a lead in the air cargo industry to reduce the logistics-related impact on the environment at the source by creating demand for more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – September 2021. Photo Credit: United Airlines. million gallons of SAF this year. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.
5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management. From global to local and regional sourcing. Marco Tieman – CEO, LBB International.
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A Conversation with Stuart Whiting, Schneider Electric
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
Based in the USA and later North Asia, I specialized in “Supply Chain Solutions” for North American / European Corporations with Asia Pacific manufacturing/sourcing operations”. “My LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – October 2021. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – September 2021. Prior to that, I was with TNT for 6 years.
The Digital Supply Chain: How Are Supply Chain Managers Responding?
GlobalTranz
JULY 25, 2017
Managers must understand the digital evolution in the supply chain and respond in kind, explains Forbes magazine , with integrated planning and execution systems, automated systems, smart warehousing and procurement practices and much more. Managers Automate Processes to Respond to the Digital Supply Chain.
Reimagine Supply Chain of the Future – agile, resilient, and balanced – LogiSYM July 2020
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JULY 23, 2020
Diversify supplier base : Supply chain should not be overly dependent on long lead-time or on a small pool of specific suppliers or sourcing regions. To improve your capability to manage demand shifts and customer expectations it is mandatory to have dual sourcing. Create a culture of flexibility in manufacturing/ sourcing strategy.
Now Is the Right Time for Supply Chains To Do the Right Things
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MARCH 16, 2021
Visibility into Tier I, II and III suppliers, de-risk by developing alternates, build practical BCPs (business continuity plans) and China + 1 sourcing strategy. Logistics hubs will re-emerge at the local/mega city level, and sub-system suppliers and component suppliers will source, assemble and deliver from their own backyards.
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