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Can Pallet Management be Improved with Artificial Intelligence?
When it comes to supply chain management, even the smallest improvements can lead to significant cost savings and operational efficiency. One area of supply chain management that can often be overlooked but plays a crucial role in its efficiency is pallet management. Pallets are often referred to as the unsung heroes of the supply chain,…
Predictive AI in the Supply Chain
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the success of any enterprise is rooted in its ability to optimize and streamline its supply chain operations. As part of this effort, supply chain leaders have incorporated modern technology that includes automated fulfillment and location intelligence. Many of these solutions involve artificial intelligence (AI) technology in some form.…
Advantages of Modern-Day Repetitive Manufacturing
In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive manufacturing arena, efficiency, consistency, and cost-effectiveness are key factors that help determine the success of a company. For many decades, repetitive manufacturing techniques, sometimes known as mass production or continuous manufacturing, have enabled enterprises to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and reduce costs. While repetitive manufacturing is nothing new,…
Waste Management in the Supply Chain
In today’s rapidly evolving environment, waste management remains an ever-pressing concern. As markets continue to expand and consumer demands soar, the supply chain is central not only to producing waste but also to addressing waste management challenges. The supply chain encompasses the complete journey of a product, from raw material extraction to manufacturing, distribution, and…
ESG and the Supply Chain
As consumers become more focused on the environmental and societal impacts of the products they are purchasing, enterprises of all sizes continue to explore the implementation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices throughout their supply chains. ESG as a term was first coined by the UN Global Impact initiative, in a 2004 study titled…
Digital Logistics in the Supply Chain
In recent years, stakeholders throughout the supply chain — including manufacturers, retailers, and logistics services providers — have had to find new ways to remain efficient and adapt swiftly to an evolving economic environment. As 2020 brought the onset of the pandemic, businesses quickly realized that stay-at-home orders and tightened restrictions would fuel increased demand…
Benefits of Intermodal Transportation in the Supply Chain
Between a variety of recent supply chain disruptions and ongoing labor shortages, the transportation and logistics sectors still often struggle to keep up. In fact, talent gaps in the trucking industry have become so disruptive that lawmakers hope to pass legislation offering tax credits to U.S. truck drivers in an effort to address the situation.…
Supply Chain Careers and Trends
Although the national health emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been lifted, the nationwide supply chain is still feeling the impact. Material shortages, transit complications, and other issues continue to create challenging obstacles. Among the most pressing issues facing enterprises throughout the industry is an ongoing labor shortage. According to one study, by…
iGPS is dedicated to being the industry leader of innovative, world-class supply chain solutions leveraging sustainable, intelligent shipping platforms while achieving unmatched value for our customers, investors, and employees.
iGPS is dedicated to being the industry leader of innovative, world-class supply chain solutions leveraging sustainable, intelligent shipping platforms while achieving unmatched value for our customers, investors, and employees.