EBNMore from EBNAll LogisticsThe Industrial Internet of Things Grows in Importance - Not Least in Transportation, LogisticsIn the business world, seldom do you find widespread agreement on any topic. However, everyone seems to know that the Internet of Things is important and getting more so - especially in the ways that organizations handle transportation and logistics.June 5, 2015All TechnologyApple Sets Bar Not Only in Product Line But in Supply Chain Risk MitigationAs customers waited for their much anticipated Apple Watches, it was reported that delays could be traced to a feared supply chain nightmare: a faulty part. Apple's supply chain strategy, though, likely mitigated the risk.May 8, 2015All LogisticsSome Not-So-Obvious Uses for Drones in the Supply ChainThe United States moved closer to legalizing the commercial use of drones in February, when the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published proposed regulations. Although some criticized the rules as too restrictive (for example, drones would have to fly only during daylight and within sight of the operator), there is plenty of time for the FAA to change the regulations before they become final, in one to two years.May 1, 2015All TechnologyThe Growing Role of Prescriptive Analytics in Supply Chain ManagementThe traditional supply chain and the supply chain management function are being morphed into an integrated value chain. This optimization makes up for a more efficient flow of supplies and products; and more importantly, an emphasis in customer and business value.April 27, 2015AutomotiveHow Long Will It Be Before the Entire Car Can Be 3D-Printed?Efficient supply chains can be identified by a handful of components: proximity, flexibility and minimal waste. Now, the automotive industry is hoping to capture some of these same benefits through the use of 3D printing.February 9, 2015All LogisticsManufacturers, Importers Losing Millions Due to West Coast Port Labor ProblemsRoughly seven months into the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports slowdown with, unfortunately, no end in sight, and manufacturers in just about every industry, from electronics to home goods, are feeling the pain.February 4, 2015All LogisticsArm-band Computers Have Great Utility in Warehouse, But Cost Can Be Hurdle for SomeFor some supply chain and logistics functions, rugged wearable computers can be a real boon. At the same time, the cost of managing these devices can be daunting.January 16, 2015Global Supply Chain ManagementTalent Management Is Issue Across the Board, But It's Acute in Manufacturing, Survey SuggestsAll companies struggle to attract and retain top talent. But in recent years, as manufacturing has heated up, this problem threatens to slow down growth in that segment in particular.January 7, 2015All TechnologyUsers Increasingly Find Mobile Apps Benefit the Supply ChainThere's an app for that. That's long been the joke amongst smartphone toting consumers. More and more, the same can be said for supply chain management and logistics tasks.January 5, 2015All TechnologyDon't Forget the Financial Supply Chain!The financial aspect of the supply chain is an often-neglected topic when discussing supply chain management. It is left only to the financial department, and everyone else forgets that the whole organization depends on it.December 1, 2014Previous PagePage 3 of 4Next Page
