Supply Chain AI: This Time It’s for Real
Data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are hot topics these days, especially in supply chain circles.
Read MoreThe Three Things You Can Teach Your Third-Party Logistics Provider
Just because your logistics provider is the subject-matter expert, it doesn’t mean there isn’t anything they can learn from you.
Read MoreMitigating the Flood of Post-Holiday Returns
Businesses across the country spend months gearing up for the holiday season. And while they survived this year’s frenzy, many are now bracing for a flood of post-holiday returns.
Read MoreModernizing Information Along the Supply Chain for Natural Disaster Response
When Hurricane Maria threatened Puerto Rico, it was already a Category 5 storm. Baxter International, which manufactures saline solution bags in the commonwealth, took a major hit in production. The slowdown crippled the flow of these essential medical supplies to Baxter’s primary hospital consumers in the continental United States. Despite dire forecasts about the hurricane, the medical industry could not react fast enough, resulting in a major shortage of saline bags.
Read MoreUsing Mentors and Technology to Close the Talent Gap
New logistics technologies can lead to major operational improvements. However, few organizations have the personnel—along with the right mindset and skills—to take advantage, much less the ability to adopt new processes and infrastructure.
Read MoreImplementing Industry 4.0 to Streamline Your Supply Chain
How beneficial will the fourth industrial revolution be for manufacturers? Adrian Burton, from Harrison Castings, explores three ways Industry 4.0 may help streamline your supply chain.
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