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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. AI-based demand forecasting minimizes excess inventory while ensuring sufficient supply.

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“Why Do I have to Wait?” Supply Chain Disruption Gets Its Day

Logistics Viewpoints

I believe there are many reasons for the current supply shortages and supply chain disruptions. After all, the shortages and disruptions have been persistent over time and widespread across geographies and items. Furthermore, this is the case not just with retailers but also wholesalers and manufacturers.

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The Emergence of Supply Chain Data Fabrics

Logistics Viewpoints

However, over time, most companies have expanded their digital supply chain model from being mainly internally facing to including an array of external trading partners and participants. Those can include suppliers, contract manufacturers, logistics service providers, customs brokers, governmental agencies, and other participants.

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Studies Identify Top Supply Chain Disruption Risks

Supply Chain Matters

The disruptions and the themes are similar along with added observations. Resilinc Study Supply chain risk management technology provider Resilinc released this week this providers findings of the top drivers of supply chain disruptions for 2024.

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Logistyx Technologies Talks Parcel Shipping, Holidays, and Returns

Logistics Viewpoints

In our conversation, Ken spoke about some of the findings from a recent survey Logistyx conducted on cross-border holiday spending, as well as some larger trends around the state of parcel shipping. Fourth, what are some industry-specific trends for parcel shipping? The State of Parcel Shipping. The Holiday Season.

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Supply Chain Disruptions Are New Opportunities – LogiSYM October/November 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The enforcements of draconian lockdowns, various economies have experienced severe shocks, adversely affecting global trade, global tourism & travel, International Aviation and Airports as well as International Shipping and Ports. SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION—Respond, Recover and Regrow. Supply Chain Technology.

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The Case for Real-Time Perpetual Inventory Signals in Manufacturing

ToolsGroup

Once upon a time, the world of manufacturing was a relatively stable place. But then, supply chain disruption became the rule instead of the exception, consumers changed their tastes as often as their socks, and global competition started playing hardball. So how does a manufacturer navigate this rollercoaster?