How Global Companies Are Implementing Supplier Diversity Policies
By Anna Sáez de Tejada Cuenca and Gemma Berenguer
It has become increasingly common for companies to implement supply-chain diversity to maintain a good image...
The Role of Accurate Unit Conversions in Reducing Shipping Costs
In today's global business sprint, every penny counts. Shipping costs can slam on the brakes of your bottom line, but there's a hidden gem...
How to Navigate the Complexities of the EU Supply Chain Law
By Bart A. De Muynck
The EU's new Supply Chain Law compels companies to ensure responsible sourcing throughout their global operations. This requires mapping entire...
The Evolving Landscape of Warehouse Management Systems in Europe
The face of Europe's warehouse landscape is changing dramatically. With the explosion of e-commerce into consumer use, requirements on omnichannel retail, and a market...
How to Build a Resilient Organisation
Attributed to Loizos Heracleous, Professor of Strategy at Warwick Business School
As macro factors such as economic trends, public health, war, technology development and...
How to Make Your Warehouse Operations More Efficient and Cost-Effective
Running a warehouse may seem like a straightforward task, but it requires careful planning and clever processes to ensure optimal performance and profit. Thankfully,...
A Practical Guide to Kick-starting Your Cyber Supply Chain Risk Programme
By Dr. Kamil J. Mizgier
The digitalisation of global supply chains is unstoppable and there is no doubt about the upside potential it brings in...
Is Your Cold Chain Efficient? Best Practices for Chemical and Perishable Goods
Effectively managing and monitoring temperature-sensitive and perishable items is vital to cold chain processes. Without a well-planned cold chain strategy, you risk wasting products...
Supply Chain Excellence: The Top Executive Education Programs in 2024
Where requirements and expectations are constantly changing, executive education is instrumental in dynamic industries like supply chain management.
Introduction
It’s no secret that supply chains were...
Managing Risk in a Modular Economy
By Kamil J. Mizgier
The business world is constantly changing, at a pace which humans are not able to catch up with. The premise of...
The Power of Load Calculators in Global Shipping
In the intricate world of global shipping, precision and efficiency are paramount. Achieving a delicate balance between cargo load, space utilization, and cost-effectiveness can...
How To Streamline Your Food Processing Operations
Streamlining food processing operations is crucial for enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products. In the dynamic and competitive food...
On Economic Supply Chain Risk Capital
By Kamil J. Mizgier
Economic risk capital is an established risk management framework used by firms in the financial services industry to drive their capital...
Risk Mitigation: Tips To Safeguard Your International Shipments
In the dynamic world of international trade, businesses traverse seas and skies to transport goods across borders, underscoring its role as a cornerstone of...
Building the Data Foundations of Supply Chain Decarbonisation
By Hervé Legenvre
The journey towards the decarbonisation of supply chains requires harmonised and reliable information on emissions as well as industry collaborations by not-for-profit...
Digital Strategies for Proactive Supplier Risk Management
By Kamil J. Mizgier
By learning to proactively manage supplier risks through digital strategies, companies can mitigate the adverse effects of disruptions, enhance supply chain...
A Guide to Dodging Shipping Slip-ups in Export, Import, and Logistics
Global trade is the backbone to modern life. It’s the industry that moves and transports the goods we all use and depend on daily....
Should You Invest in a Warehouse Management System?
Margins are shrinking in the warehousing industry. Customers expect to have their orders fulfilled around the clock, and an Australian warehouse management system is...
Sustainability in Retail: How to Build a Green Supply Chain
By Indiana Lee
As consumers grow more eco-conscious, sustainability has emerged as one of the primary goals across most industries. In a recent Global Consumer...
How Do I Find a Reliable Packaging Manufacturer?
When you want quality packaging with class, your packaging supplier can make a significant impact. Finding a reliable packaging manufacturer is important to ensure...
Inking Sustainability: The ESG Journey of Taiwan Paper Industry
By YANG, ZI HAN, Asia Correspondent, The European Business Review
The recent inauguration of the Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange (TCX) marked a monumental step in...
Top 8 Benefits of BI Dashboards in Supply Chains
In the age of digital disruption, where data is the lifeblood of business, supply chain management has transcended its traditional role to become a...
Navigating The Building Approvals Process For Construction And Renovations
Are you planning a construction or renovation project and feeling overwhelmed by the building approvals process? Navigating the maze of codes, regulations, and permits...
5 Ways to Improve the Small Business Supply Chain
Small businesses tackle a range of challenges on a day-to-day basis, from competing against major companies for market share to managing finances and cash...
Breaking the Bottlenecks: Strategies for Improving Warehouse Productivity
Warehouse managers must do everything in their power to maintain high productivity levels and avoid delays within the wider supply chain. There are many...
7 Tips for Making the Right Food Processing Equipment Purchase
Food processing equipment includes all types of machinery used in the packaging, manufacturing, and harvesting of food products. However, there are so many different...
Tips for Finding Reliable Suppliers on Industrial Goods Sourcing Platforms in China
China has emerged as a global manufacturing hub in recent years, offering a wide range of industrial goods at competitive prices. As a result,...
Boosting Business Success: Essential Tips for Efficient Logistics
Efficient logistics operations play a pivotal role in driving business success, particularly in industries heavily reliant on trucking, delivery, shipping, and overall supply chain...
Importance Of 3PL Logistics in Supply Chain Management
3PL expansion stands for "third-party logistics," which nowadays is one of the potent tools/methods to improve efficiency in supply chain management. As the name...
Empowering UK Enterprises with Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management
Today's rapidly evolving business landscape, enterprises in the UK require robust financial management solutions to navigate the complexities of their operations. Dynamics 365 Finance...
Mastering ISF: 6 Best Practices for Importer Security Filing
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, international trade has taken on a whole new level of complexity. In this rapidly evolving landscape, ensuring the...
Importance Of 3PL Logistics in Supply Chain Management
3PL expansion stands for "third-party logistics," which nowadays is one of the potent tools/methods to improve efficiency in supply chain management. As the name...
Sinosure-Backed Trade Credits: A Guide for Importers Dealing with Chinese Suppliers
Cash flow is often a major obstacle for importers. Buying goods from abroad often means that your working capital is tied up in existing...
On the Road Again: Putting the Rock Tour Supply Chain on Music
By Gilles Paché
Rock tours attract millions of fans each year around the world. But are concertgoers aware of the logistics involved in pulling off...
The Power of Visibility/Transparency in the Textile Supply Chain
The textile supply chain is complex and global, with multiple players involved at every step. From sourcing the raw materials to manufacturing and distribution,...
Multi-Echelon Replenishment and Allocation
Multi-echelon replenishment and allocation (MEA) is an advanced, powerful inventory management tool designed to help companies significantly improve their inventory utilization process. MEA optimizes...
Extreme Weather Events and their Impact on FMCG Supply Chains
By Justin Floyd
The pandemic has taken much of the blame for the supply chain problems crippling the world’s economy, but a far greater challenge...
Multi-Echelon Replenishment and Allocation
Multi-echelon replenishment and allocation (MEA) is an advanced, powerful inventory management tool designed to help companies significantly improve their inventory utilization process. MEA optimizes...
Supply Chain Management – Greater EVA Potential than Any Other Function
Interview with Theodore P. (Ted) Stank, Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee
With the onset of the global pandemic, academic institutions have...
The Rise and Fall of Supply Systems: From Global to Regional?
By Gilles Paché
The war in Ukraine is a major geopolitical crisis whose first economic repercussions, particularly in terms of inflation, were quickly felt in...
Ways to Grow Your Logistics Business
Running transportation & logistics software development solutions for business is no easy task. You have to be able to handle a lot of different...
Shipment Trackers – IoT Devices Required for Today’s Supply Chain Challenges
Today’s global economy operates with high degrees of reliance on both international and local supply chain elements. Without reliable shipment trackers, you have limited...
Taking Back Control?
By Alexei Garan
Supply chains for UK businesses are under extraordinary pressure thanks to the impact of COVID, the war in Ukraine, and geopolitical tensions...
How Supply Chain Consulting Firms Make it Possible to Secure Growth and Rapidly Transform...
It's no secret that businesses need to grow to survive and thrive in today's economy. However, many companies struggle with the idea of how...
How Packaging Impacts the Supply Chain of Your Business
Supply chain packaging optimization is more than just delivering a product to the user in a visually appealing box or container. The whole supply...
Supply Chain Management in a Disruptive Environment
By Ki Ling Cheung
Global organisations must rethink supply chain management to cope with the aggravated supply chain challenges resulting from all sorts of disruptions,...
How Magnaghi Aeronautica (MA Group) is Facing the Crisis with More Innovation
As the current raw materials crisis soars, increasingly more industries are being affected by the impacts of supply chains. More recently, on 7 June,...
Triple A.I. Supply Chains
By Fabrice Thomas and Hervé Legenvre
Hau L. Lee, a Stanford professor described high performing supply chains back in 2004 as Agile, Adaptative and Aligned....
What are Different Fixings Used For?
Fixings are a vital part of any construction job, where ultimate security is needed when bonding materials together. There’s a variety of options to...
How to Choose the Right Water Chiller for Your Process Cooling
Process cooling is a core factor in many industries, like food storage and processing facilities, or companies that handle chemicals and other temperature-sensible materials....
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Brain-Machine Synchrony: A New Era of AI-Supported Human Collaboration and Societal Transformation
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This paper introduces the concept of “brain-machine synchrony,” exploring the potential alignment of human brain waves and physiological responses with AI systems to build trust and enhance collaboration....
Six Ways Companies Can Use Generative AI to Boost Performance
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