Supply Chains into the Spotlight

Executives and top management recognize the importance of the supply chain function. This creates an opportunity for CSCOs to drive strategic value in their roles. Today, individuals and boardrooms generally understand what a supply chain does. Evolution of Supply chain  To say that the supply chain became more visible during the pandemic is an understatement. [...]
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Be Alert! Security concerns slow transformation

Be Alert! Security concerns slow transformation

The benefits of digital transformation are proven to increase employee productivity and improve the customer experience. Companies could become more agile and it would allow for faster innovation.Moving to the cloud, which means that staff can access data anywhere, anytime, and expose their data to the outside world, will allow for greater resilience and increased [...]
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Rethink Your Global Logistics

Rethink Your Global Logistics

Companies have established wide-ranging global supply chains that have taken advantage of the constant improvement of economies of scale in global logistics, in which greater efficiency and reliability have been generated in both maritime cargo as aerial; linked with low-cost manufacturing centers throughout Asia with major markets in the United States and Europe. About them, [...]
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Post-Pandemic World: Global Supply Chains

Post-Pandemic World: Global Supply Chains

Due to the pandemic factor and consumer needs, the challenge for companies will be to make their supply chains more resilient without weakening their competitiveness. That is why managers must first understand their vulnerabilities and then consider a series of steps. 1. Identify and Address the Hidden Risks Modern products are characterized by having critical [...]
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Actual Maritime Logistics

Actual Maritime Logistics

Record volumes continue, driving interest in digitizing or converting paper records to digital to streamline processes. Global lockdowns are prompting more organizations to consider developing regional supply chains, either to replace or complement global ones. Discussions about relocation, which would also shorten supply chains, are also picking up. BALANCING SUPPLY AND DEMAND Carriers and ports [...]
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Trucking Relationships: In It for the Long Haul

Trucking Relationships: In It for the Long Haul

Supply chain disruption is testing relationships between shippers and their core trucking carriers.  INFORMATION FLOW Proactive communication is the key. In other words, sharing information about expectations, forecasts, capacities, changes in shipment status, and performance results is the best way to improve performance. A clear example would be the Ryder company. It uses a process [...]
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