The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 20, 2022

Urgent – The Ukraine Logistics Coalition with Ben Gordon. The situation in the Ukraine grows more desperate every minute and the need for humanitarian aid is enormous and growing. People who work in logistics and supply chain are in a unique position to help the people of the Ukraine. About Ben Gordon.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2022

My recent conversations with the supply chain practitioners are dominated by supply chain risk — specifically geopolitical risks in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Let us dive deeper into how supply chains are getting disrupted. Now, this risk is further amplified.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Digital megatrends – Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. Confronted by supply chain disruptions, companies were mired in deep uncertainty in 2021. According to a McKinsey report, supply chain disruptions cost the average organisation 45 per cent of a year’s profit over a decade.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Thirty-one months of supply chain disruption. The Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into a much longer war resulting in serious disruptions to the food, automotive, and semi-conductor supply chains. While many old-fashioned supply chain leaders speak of Risk Management and the need for Control Towers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Strategic Priorities for Post Pandemic Supply Chains by Mark Millar, Keynote Speaker, Professional Moderator, Trusted Advisor, Visiting Lecturer, Commissioned Author Global Supply Chain Ecosystems Cumulative disruptions have exposed the profound interdependencies and inherent vulnerabilities in today’s very complex, global supply chains.

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Elementum

AUGUST 29, 2022

The global food supply chain has grown exponentially over the last few decades, creating complexity and challenges that translate into empty store shelves and a lack of basic provisions. Today, we will look at the importance of supply chain management in food production and some solutions to prevent further crises.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

In February 2023 I wrote the article What Does 2023 Have In-Store for Global Supply Chains? It introduced the survey we had just launched to determine the perceptions, priorities, and strategic initiatives of today’s supply chain and logistics executives. Meanwhile, labor constraints are as binding as ever.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

83% fear the biggest disruption from Brexit is yet to come, while increasing supply chain disruption caused revenues to drop by an estimated 18%. Increasing supply chain disruption meant that 28% of UK businesses lost revenue in the last 12 months, with these businesses estimating an average drop in revenue of 18%.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations. 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.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

That’s raised myriad questions about how this powerful form of technology will potentially impact all of humanity. Take supply chain models, a business in which I’ve been a part for most of my professional life, and one that affects nearly every human being on the planet. What is a Supply Chain and How Does AI Affect it?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

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.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2022

1 million refugees have fled Ukraine in one week. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 4, 2022). Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 4, 2022). I’m trying to wrap my mind around it, trying to make some sense of it all, but I come up empty, except for this: we learn.

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Logility

APRIL 29, 2022

Visibility across the entire length and breadth of your supply chain is required to predict and overcome supply chain constraints. Too much inventory means demand constraints, too little causes supply constraints. Too much inventory means demand constraints, too little causes supply constraints.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 13, 2023

The staff at SupplyChainBrain notes, “A [2022] report from DispatchTrack, a specialist in last-mile delivery software, reveals that the majority of supply chain organizations surveyed in October and November — 77% — claim to be prioritizing sustainability or to have plans to prioritize it in the coming year.”[1]

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2022

Peter Tirschwell and Joe Lynch discuss the post-pandemic supply chain. Peter is Vice President in the Maritime, Trade & Supply Chain division of S&P Global , a global data, analytics and business intelligence organization serving sectors including maritime, energy, automotive, petrochemical and financial.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 9, 2024

.” When it comes to the so-called “supply chain reset,” setting up differently should be the working definition. ’ This involves re-orienting the supply chain towards supply security, energy transition, talent, and increased agility. Freelance journalist Nick Fortuna agrees.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 7, 2022

When Russia invaded Ukraine with its military might, there was nearly as much talk about cyberattacks as there were about physical assaults. ” With the global supply chain already snarled, increased cyber-vulnerability is not good news. It is used to perform DDoS attacks with command and control software.”

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A recent article published by the World Economic Forum ran under a headline declaring the global food supply chain dead.[1] ” His arguments beg the question: Can the global food supply chain be fixed? ” Food Supply Chain Troubles. 1] I believe the headline is both harsh and hyperbolic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

ARC Advisory Group’s Global Warehouse Automation Research study is now complete and available for purchase. The research process includes an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s research study. Growth Inhibitors.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 20, 2023

Supply chain professionals are certainly acquainted with risks and risk-taking; however, their principal concern is managing risks. ” However, not everyone appreciates the risks an organization’s supply chain faces. Supply Chain Risks Internal Risks • Production Control Risks.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 24, 2022

” Difficult as it may be, supply chain professionals need to plan for the future. Mark Lau, Chief Commercial Officer at TVS Supply Chain Solutions, believes the new normal is more about spotlighting old vulnerabilities than it is about new circumstances. … Supply chains will have to adapt.

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Logility

MARCH 29, 2022

Truly resilient supply chains can only be built with complete visibility. The COVID-19 pandemic may have been the catalyst for the ongoing supply chain crisis, triggering economic slowdowns, layoffs, and production stoppages, but it is certainly not the whole cause. Recent Supply Chain Disruptions.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

QAD Product Marketing Director Brent Dawkins recently shared his insights into future-proofing the supply chain for global shippers and his observations couldn’t be more critical. Brent’s recommendations echo those of a recent article from McKinsey, titled Future Proofing the Supply Chain. Resilience. Sustainability.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Supply chain disruptions during the pandemic highlighted global dependence on Chinese manufacturing — and those dependencies raised serious concerns among China’s trading partners. As supply chain challenges eased and cooler heads prevailed, calls for decoupling decreased but admonitions to de-risk supply chains increased.

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Exiger Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Beyond Dependence: The Power of Supply Chain Diversification September 4, 2024 Article Table of Contents Introduction In today’s globalized market, supply chain diversification has emerged as a vital strategy for businesses. The Suez Canal, one of the most important supply chain routes that accounts for 13.5%

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C3 Solutions

JANUARY 26, 2023

A series of “Black Swan” events that started with the COVID-19 crisis and the global inflationary economic response to the pandemic, stoked by the war in Ukraine and the rise of extreme weather events linked to rising global temperatures - have all shown how vulnerable the global supply chain is to unexpected disruptions.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 22, 2023

He adds, “There are the Russia–Ukraine conflict, strenuous relationships among countries across the globe, internet restrictions, and competing interests across Europe. Those countries are capable of creating supply chain mayhem and destruction. Understanding this paradigm is essential to navigating it.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 10, 2023

Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss highlights from the BGSA Conference , an annual event designed to bring together top industry leaders from all segments of the supply chain and provides an intimate and candid setting where CEOs and leaders can privately network and explore ideas with their peers.

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Logility

AUGUST 31, 2022

It’s a complex problem, but you can successfully optimize inventory levels with the right approach and technology. With all of today’s supply chain disruptions, and new ones no doubt lurking around the corner, companies without optimized inventory are risking overpaying and underperforming. Start With the Customer Experience.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Get the insights beverage companies need to meet today’s biggest supply chain challenges. Port congestion, shipping delays, and other supply chain disruptions are affecting industries across all economic sectors, and that includes beverages of all types. Supply Chain Disruptions Affecting the Beverage Industry.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 23, 2023

1] NIC analysts explain, “During the next two decades, power in the international system will evolve to include a broader set of sources and features with expanding technological, network, and information power complementing more traditional military, economic, and cultural soft power. Technological resilience.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

It’s time we face it: As supply chain professionals, we’re working in an environment of perpetual chaos. After 20 months, the Russia-Ukraine conflict shows no signs of a peaceful resolution. But we believe it’s possible to purposely and intentionally build a resilient supply chain that’s capable of mastering disruption.

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Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Make over your supply chain to get visibility into potential future disruptions. There’s always a lot at stake in supply chain management. Technology leapt to the forefront as visibility into the entire supply chain became essential. What’s a supply chain manager to do?

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 18, 2024

Leaders on Securing Supply Chains July 18, 2024 Article | Key Takeaways Author: Tom Musbach The recent Exiger and POLITICO event, “ On the Watch: Securing America’s Supply Chain for Critical Infrastructure ,” focused on the need for resilient supply chains to bolster national security and safeguard U.S.

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