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.…
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,…
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.…
Over the past several years, it has become increasingly important for supply chain managers to prioritize improving visibility and transparency in the supply chain. Location intelligence provides vital insights that can inform supply chain processes and help predict upcoming demand. What is Location Intelligence? Location intelligence involves the process of collecting location information about products,…
It’s hard to believe it has been three years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the onset of the global disruptions it caused. Since March of 2020, the supply chain has experienced snarls and setbacks of all shapes and sizes— including semi-conductor chip shortages, port backups, a dwindling workforce, and panic buying. A…
For a supply chain to function properly, materials management is paramount. Materials management in the supply chain involves planning for material requirements, determining the amount of materials to be deployed at each stocking location, and establishing plans to maintain inventory levels. Inventory can be raw materials or even finished goods. Communication must be maintained across…