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WEBAbout Us. SupplyChainBrain, today’s most comprehensive supply chain management information resource, is accessed year round through a wide range of ever evolving multi-media formats by hundreds of thousands of the world’s most influential supply chain executives. In addition to addressing the fundamental principles of supply-chain ...
Seven Last-Mile Delivery Challenges, and How to Solve Them
WEBMar 26, 2021 · So let’s review the most significant challenges affecting last-mile delivery, and how they can be solved to gain a competitive edge in the digital marketplace. Last-mile service should emphasize speed, timely delivery and accuracy, with the goal of improving brand loyalty and customer satisfaction. One study finds that 56% of shoppers won’t ...
The AI Revolution: Transforming Supply Chain and Logistics with ...
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · Analyst Insight: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in logistics and supply chains has increased significantly over the past several years as companies have been seeking ways to enhance decision making, streamline operations, reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction.By providing logistics and supply chain professionals with …
Strategic Sourcing: Five Steps to Secure the Best Suppliers
WEBOct 8, 2020 · As organizations retool their supply chains for 2021, they have an opportunity to revisit their sourcing to put in place the structure and organization to drive the best outcomes, by following these five key steps for strategic sourcing success. Evaluate, collect data and build a strategy.
Partnerships in the Real World: Great Supply Chain Partners 2024 …
WEBAugust 6, 2024. SupplyChainBrain. Our annual 100 Great Supply Chain Partners issue is dedicated to showing what supply chain excellence looks like in the real world — through partnership. Technology is critical, of course, but it requires expert help to use it to make supply chains hum. The best way to illustrate the importance of excellent ...
Securing Supply Chains Against Counterfeits in a Post-COVID World
WEBNov 17, 2023 · Building and maintaining trust within the supply chain is crucial to securing against counterfeits while preserving confidential business information. Supply chain security and anti-counterfeiting measures have become more critical than ever in a post-COVID world. As the global supply chain evolves, so do the challenges and dynamics …
AI, Robotics, and Technology in Supply Chain
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Cross-Industry Advancements in Mobile Robotics. While robotic hardware and software applications in operational settings are far from novel in the Year 2023, organizations continue to face challenges in selecting, integrating, and sustaining the right robotic solution. These hurdles can be tied to numerous factors: rapid pace of …
Five Key Provisions You Should Have in Your Supply-Chain Contracts
WEBJan 10, 2021 · Smart partnerships and relationship management are critical to every supply strategy, but the supply-chain contract is what counts when questions arise or things go wrong. Contracts set expectations, guide the resolution of disputes, and outline how and when the parties’ obligations end. Getting it right is crucial. The exact provisions of …
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WEBOct 4, 2024 · ILA 'Muddying Waters' with Claims of $30K Freight Rates. October 1, 2024. SupplyChainBrain. The union recently claimed that carriers "are gouging their customers," alleging that it now costs $30,000 to ship a single container. Not so, says freight rate analytics company, Xeneta.
How to Create a More Ethical and Sustainable Supply Chain ...
WEBMar 12, 2019 · Ensure ethical sourcing and introduce transparency. Supply chain managers need visibility into how suppliers extract or produce raw materials to ensure they’re following sustainability standards. Blockchain technology is a useful way to capture and verify supplier sourcing practices. Internet of things (IoT) devices can monitor and report on ...