Supply Chain DigitalFrom Supply Chain DigitalAll TechnologyCompanies Recognize They Need to Improve Their Mobile Presence, Study FindsA report on customer's mobile experience with large companies has revealed that only 21 percent of supply chain companies ranked their company's mobile presence at 90 percent or above.August 1, 2016All TechnologyManagement of Accurate Data One of Healthcare Supply Chain's Primary Needs TodayAt the core of supply chain trends in healthcare is a need for quality data so that leaders can make informed, quality decisions. Quality data means accurate data for sourcing and procurement along with normalisation of data for reporting and predictive analytics.February 6, 2015All Logistics'Shadow IT' Permits Logistics, Transportation CIOs to Assume Greater Leadership RolesChief information officers (CIOs) in transport and logistics have an unprecedented opportunity to take a leading role in their organisations, thanks in part to the rise of "shadow IT".January 6, 2015All LogisticsLNG Ships Calling Gothenburg to Gain Large Discount for EfficiencyShips powered by liquefied natural gas can expect a substantial reduction in the port tariff when they call at the Port of Gothenburg in the future.July 9, 2014All LogisticsThe Continued Push to be 'Green' in TransportationInvesting in ways to become more environmentally friendly is good for business. It makes financial sense and helps to differentiate transport providers in an increasingly crowded market.July 3, 2014All LogisticsTarget Shows Importance of Inventory Management in RetailLast year Target opened 124 stores across Canada, with disastrous consequences that are only just starting to be felt financially. Items were coming into the distribution centres sporadically and then piling up in storage, partly due to the barcodes not corresponding with the warehouse management system.June 2, 2014Business Strategy AlignmentTo Succeed, You 'Must' Align Lean Initiative with Merchandising StrategyAny attempt to apply "lean" thinking to a manufacturer or retailer's supply chain must have merchandise lifecycle plans in alignment with supply chain strategy to succeed, according to the vice president of strategic services at software company JDA.May 15, 2014All LogisticsBamboo Top Alternative Material for Container FlooringBamboo is now being utilized in container floors as the rail and intermodal industry continues its drive to improve the environmental and economic efficiency of its operations. A report by the Container Owner's Association has found that the production volume of containers fitted with floors using materials other than the traditional tropical hardwood plywood has gradually risen over the past two years.May 9, 2014All TechnologyBeing Proactive to Manage Supplier Non-ComplianceThe rise of global sourcing as a means to minimize costs has had the unintended consequence of increasing risk. Dependence on an increasing number of suppliers makes it difficult to monitor their performance without automated metrics. According to a 2013 Supply Chain Resilience Survey, 75 percent of organizations experienced at least one supply chain disruption incident in the past year.April 14, 2014All LogisticsWait a Sec - There Are Things to Consider Before Deciding to Re-shore OperationsThe past couple of decades have been marked by a stream of organizations shifting operations abroad, lured by the promise of cheap labor and production. However, this dynamic is changing amidst rising costs and an increasingly complex global supply chain. Now, the trend is to at least consider re-shoring.April 4, 2014Page 1 of 5Next Page
