Technology

The implementation of e-logistics in supply chain operations

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 · Arindam Mukherjee By leveraging the power of e-logistics technology, companies can improve visibility, communication, and efficiency within their supply chain operations.

Missing your target? Successful implementations begin at procurement

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 · Brian Straight Only 30% of digital transformations meet or exceed a company’s expected target value. The reason? The wrong procurement process was used, say experts.

CEO outlook: Optimism, and caution, pave the road ahead

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 · Brian Straight A Boston Consulting Group survey finds CEOs generally optimistic, but focused on executing strategic cost-cutting that leaves their businesses poised for success.

People remain stumbling block to procurement success

Monday, May 22, 2023 · Brian Straight While technology can be an obstacle to procurement success, respondents to an ISM survey said humans remain the largest roadblock.

The history and evolution of software supply chains

Thursday, May 18, 2023 · Saikat Banerjee Software supply chains have a lot in common with their more traditional supply chain cousins, including just-in-time delivery mechanisms and tiered structures.

How to build a robust and scalable 3PL integration orchestration solution

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 · Arindam Mukherjee More organizations are finding that integrating 3PLs can offer many benefits to their supply chains. But there is a right way and a wrong way to do that.

Supply chains must evolve to achieve success with product-as-a-service models

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 · Michael Dominy, vp analyst, Gartner Supply Chain Practice Digital business models offer many benefits to organizations, but they require supply chain leaders to implement changes to planning and operations.

Having a crystal ball is not a stretch!

Friday, May 5, 2023 · Charles H.W. Edwards Constant challenges to norms stimulate innovation, the latest developments show that major logistics companies accept that and are investing. The combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning and timely data can give us a window into the future.

ASCM launches new technology certificate

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 · Brian Straight A new Supply Chain Technology Certificate from the Association for Supply Chain Management is designed to give professionals an understanding of the role emerging technologies play in supply chain performance.

Jabil’s Carpenter talks automation, value of end-to-end supply chain evaluation

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 · Brian Straight Logistics is playing an ever-increasingly important role in streamlining processes and reducing costs, but automation can’t be implemented in a silo says Jeannie Carpenter, Jabil’s senior director of global logistics.

Sean Wallingford settles in as president & CEO of Swisslog Americas

Thursday, March 30, 2023 · Brian Straight Sean Wallingford, the new president & CEO of Swisslog Americas, believes the region is poised for growth as it looks to accelerate technological solutions.

Managing 5 unintended consequences of autonomous trucks

Monday, March 6, 2023 · Doug Voss, Arnie Maltz, Kevin Dooley, & Andrew Balthrop The push to deploy autonomous trucks is on, but there are other considerations that must be addressed first.

Leapfrogging in the Post-COVID World with Cutting Edge Supply Chain Technology

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 · CrimsonLogic In the pandemic-induced supply chain crisis, getting to the bottom of low inventories requires more tech than grit.

The war in Ukraine may have supply chain implications beyond energy

Friday, March 11, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock Turns out, Ukraine is a source of engineering and technology services that may disrupt supply chains.

Reshaping Global Supply Chains

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 · Bridget McCrea With less emphasis on cost and a bigger focus on risk reduction, organizations are rethinking their supply chain design and coming up with new ways to keep these critical networks running smoothly.