Supply Chain

There is hardly an aspect of our lives that cloud computing has not managed to touch in some way. Almost all industries are embracing...

Warehouses are in demand today like never before. The spurt in eCommerce is the primary driver of this uptake. The gargantuan and complex inventory-related...

As we make the shift into post Covid-19 manufacturing, many manufacturers who never saw a slowdown in their product demand, such as hand sanitizer...

Did you know 45% of shoppers are unlikely to shop from companies if a package is delivered late? Put yourself in your customer’s shoes....

The ability to optimize the delivery of goods from manufacturer to consumer is the key to a successful business. Therefore, every entrepreneur (both experienced and...

By Gilles Paché Since the spring of 2020, due to the spread of a new, very virulent coronavirus, the planet has been going through an...

By Hakan Karaosman, Donna Marshall and Alessandro Brun Summary In this article, we present the results of a five-year ongoing research project, with multiple companies in...

Choosing an industrial oven is a large investment that calls for a detailed criterion. From efficiency to reliability, there is much to consider. Manufacturing...

Until the early part of 2020, many manufacturers were riding the high seas in blissful ignorance of the typhoon that was soon to envelop...

Poly naphthalene sulfonate is a chloride-free ad mixture that instantly dissolves in water. The compound is widely used in the construction industry, and there...

Readily available sports equipment provides a list of physical and psychological benefits to communities. Having good facilities is particularly important for social bonding, especially...

In the history of the supply chain, the earliest robots were in manufacturing. The first robot could only move material for at least a...

The technology that we have nowadays makes it possible for us to order items from eCommerce stores from anywhere we have access to a...

When looking for custom CNC machine parts, most managers are put off by the awfully high prices of the parts. Even when doing the...

Many business owners start out with a conservative approach to production. Based on estimates, they are likely to invest in hand-wrapping pallets rather than...

By Bryan Christiansen Predictive Analytics are being used all over today, from business intelligence to fraud detection, to even law enforcement. As manufacturing has begun...

By Gilles Paché The coronavirus crisis has highlighted main challenges in supply chain management. The European example shows that public hospitals have made effective logistical...

In their pursuit of sustainability, organisations’ initial and keenest focus is likely to be on their own operations. Nevertheless the supply chain is an...

GPB Global Resources is one of several innovative oil exploration companies that provide cutting-edge technology to areas that do not have the resources to...

Almost all types of seeds require global movement, this is only made possible if the seed producers set up solid partnerships with global logistics...

There are many stories out there, about how people open up an online store and start earning overnight. This is mainly by advertising on...

Raben Group has branches in 13 European countries, employs a total of 10,000 employees, and dispatches over 8,500 trucks on the road each day....

Nowadays, the role of the warehouses has evolved from its traditional role of just being room to store goods. Automation of the warehouse basically...

Interview with Rich Katz, CEO of Elemica Elemica is the industry leader in business to deliver a digital connection between manufacturers and their suppliers, logistics...

By Mark Balte According to a recent International Data Corporation (IDC) Digital Economy Model, by 2023 over 50% of all worldwide nominal gross domestic product...

Modern customers have higher than ever expectations – this includes delivery options and the quality of the service they receive.  Popping a parcel just...

If you are responsible for organising a construction site, making sure you hire the right facilities for staff or contractors to use is key....

With all the rage surrounding blockchain and decentralized networks, it’s easy to get lost and confused. Blame that on the multiple promises around the...

By Andressa Reis and Hervé Legenvre Today, Procurement teams need to embrace the agile ways of working in order to work in synch with their...

There are many parts on the assembly like that are too heavy or awkward to lift. Without a lifting system, work on the line...

Every single business has a phone to make and receive calls to run day-to-day. Making a phone call is a simple task, but when...

A smart business owner is always looking ahead and considering external factors that can influence their business. Brexit is, of course, the major factor...

The Cayman Islands Aircraft Registry (The Registry) is the registry of choice for many owners, financiers, management companies, attorneys and other key decision makers....

Air cargo is an infinitely faster and more convenient method for shipped items and goods than the slower and less reliable sea cargo, but...

Over the past decade, the world of logistics has changed almost beyond recognition. And this change has been driven, almost entirely, by the advancement...

By Claudio Cisullo A common mistake in industries faced by severe performance pressure is to turn to well-known innovation tools and strategies. Especially in sectors...

Back in 2017, the Economist titled one of their articles, “The world’s most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data”. This has been...

By Wolfgang Lehmacher CEOs need to transform businesses – an imperative which is increasingly relevant in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Apparently, as the supply chain...

An exclusive interview with Allan Dow, President, Logility In today’s fast-changing marketplace, Allan Dow, President of Logility, knows all too well that a customer centric...

What are the Implications for Selective Distribution? By Xavier Derville and Jean-Noël Kapferer Has the strategy of selective distribution, on which luxury brands depend for survival, evolved in the...

Not every company will accept Bitcoin as a potential investment. However, businesses cannot deny the potential of the technology behind the cryptocurrency. Blockchain's tamperproof...

By Richard Markoff and Ralf Seifert As the manufacturing industry enters into the fourth industrial revolution or the Industry 4.0, supply chain leaders are challenged...

By Ben Wilde Better supply chain visibility is what you need to safeguard your brand. Trends ranging from globalisation and social media to rising...

By Richard Markoff and Ralf seifert As part of the broader Industry 4.0 trend, the digitalisation of supply chains is happening quickly. Much of the...

By Michael Gravier, Christopher Roethlein, and John Visich In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, supply chain leaders are being challenged by the profound effects of...

By Cory Searcy A growing number of companies are working to develop sustainable supply chains. A key challenge is to align their supply chain...

By Francesco Stefanelli Today’s companies are global in nature and for many, this translates into a dynamic environment for designing their Supply Chains, in order...

By Lucy McCarthy, Paul McGrath, and Donna Marshall Our study examined twenty multinational companies and their supply chain disclosure decisions. We found a number of...

By Hervé Legenvre and Isabelle Herbet Business ecosystems are the new unit of analysis for strategic thinking; they offer fertile grounds for innovation. This article...

By Michael Hu and Sunil Chopra In today’s omnichannel world, the distinction between brands and retailers is of little interest to consumers. They will buy...