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The Digital Supply Chain is the manifestation of all the technologies enabling the end to end electronic connectivity of the Supply Chain.
Though field testing for automated vehicles has been relatively successful some hurdles to full implementation remain.
Namely, consumer acceptance and comfort in riding in these vehicles. Also, alarming is the idea of an 80,000 lb commercial tractor-trailer rolling down the interstate on autopilot.
Additional concerns include who will be servicing these vehicles and the threat of domestic terrorism by system hacking.
Continue reading “Automated Vehicles – An Update!”Web based technology supports the logistics of operations, internal or production. Logistics can be understood as that activity that is responsible for the movement and storage of materials, components and intermediate products throughout the production process, in order to allow the fulfillment of objectives of continuity, order and cadence of the production function.
Since the appearance of the first computers, information systems have been introduced in companies as a powerful tool to optimize and improve their management. Such introduction of information systems was progressive, evolving according to its area of application in the company and the existing technology at all times.
Continue reading “Application of Web Based Technology to Improve Supply Chain!”When it comes to the modern supply chain managers have a relatively new risk to consider: Cyber Security!
As major logistics providers from all around the world struggle with keeping their private data secure, businesses are investing time and resources to address this serious concern. From shutting down major ports to the risk of losing private client data, the time is now to address Cyber Security in the supply chain.
Continue reading “Cyber Security and the Digital Supply Chain!”The world of modern commerce continues to move at break-neck speed, and supply chains play a pivotal role in ensuring that goods are efficiently transported from manufacturers to consumers. With the rise of e-commerce and global trade, the demand for seamless and optimized supply chain operations has become more critical than ever.
Amidst these challenges, the integration of advanced telematics platforms has emerged as a game-changer, offering businesses the tools they need to navigate the complexities of the supply chain landscape.
Continue reading “The Role of Advanced Telematics in Modern Supply Chain Optimization!”In a world that relies heavily on Supply Chain, as proven by all of the disruptions that occurred during the global pandemic, Supply Chain professionals are the unsung heroes behind the scenes.
They possess the ability to orchestrate the movement of goods and services, ensure the seamless flow of resources across vast networks, keep customers happy, manage innumerable suppliers and materials, manage cash flow, and basically keep any company afloat.
Just like superheroes, these professionals certainly have Supply Chain super powers, and require a costume that embodies their unique skills and responsibilities.
Continue reading “Characteristics of a Supply Chain Superhero Costume!”Getting anything done requires resources and management. Getting change to happen requires that plus leadership, drive and conviction. Getting a digital transformation to take hold takes all of that plus bravery, resolve, unrelenting persistence, risk taking, tenacity and courage.
At the heart of a Digital Supply Chain transformation is Change Leadership. We do not mean Change Management. We do mean Change Leadership and Digital Transformation Leadership!
But to have leadership you have to have leaders. Remarkable leaders. Extraordinary leaders. Whether those people exist or not will make the difference between success or failure of your Digital Supply Chain journey.
Continue reading “The Digital Supply Chain Journey: Step 2 – Digital Transformation Leadership!”Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a product idea and have it produced within hours? With 3D printing and on-demand manufacturing that idea can become a reality in practically no time.
“The speed at which 3D printing can produce a product is unparalleled,” says a report by CNBC. Needless to say, the benefits of on-demand manufacturing are crystal clear: reduced costs, faster turnaround times and increased flexibility.
Continue reading “The Rise of On-Demand Manufacturing: How 3D Printing is Changing the Game!”Like other sectors, the global supply chain industry has evolved rapidly. The preceding pandemic, coupled with breakneck technologies, has brought unignorable changes in Supply Chain trends.
New and existing geopolitical conflicts, climatic changes, inflation, recession, and other unforeseen issues affect access to goods and how goods reach their final destinations.
There’s a need for the introduction of modern strategies to manage and build resilience in supply chain functions. Below are emerging Supply Chain trends poised to disrupt the environment this year and beyond.
Continue reading “Supply Chain Trends this Year and Beyond!”People often position the digital supply chain as essential for helping today’s businesses succeed. What a digitized supply chain entails, though, changed over the years due to the evolution of technologies and how people use them. Let’s look at how did the Digital Supply Chain evolve?
Continue reading “How Did the Digital Supply Chain Evolve?”The decision to invest in a cloud based WMS (warehouse management system) is often the result of sub-par systems in operation within the exclusive supply chain.
Many legacy systems have been in service for up to 20 years or more, reports Roberto Michel of Modern Materials Handling, and supply chains can no longer function on these legacy systems.
This is especially true in the age of e-commerce, so supply chain executives should consider these top seven reasons to implement a cloud-based WMS.
Continue reading “7 Reasons to Consider a Cloud Based WMS (Warehouse Management System)!”The supply chain management industry has undergone many changes in recent years. The introduction of IoT devices to the supply chain, the rise of edge computing, and its ability to increase connectivity and efficiencies, have changed how businesses operate across industries.
This article will look at how edge computing is revolutionizing supply chain management and data collection methods.
Continue reading “Running Supply Chain on the Edge, with Edge Computing!”The world is constantly changing, and most of it is due to machine learning. Several tech companies are now using machine learning techniques and algorithms to simplify processes and drive change.
Like project management tools that make work easier, you might have heard the term “machine learning” thrown around a lot lately, but what is it? And which techniques should we be on the lookout for? Let’s explore more in this post.
Continue reading “5 Machine Learning Techniques That Will Change the World!”Typically, as evidenced by the home automation industry’s active use of voice recognition for the consumer space, the consumer application of technologies, like virtual reality or augmented reality, leads towards logistics artificial intelligence applications in logistics and supply chain, which includes the use of voice recognition.
No less exciting than space travel or driverless cars is the rapid development of natural voice recognition technology. Automated call center and foundational smartphone software that can follow verbal instructions has already come to pass.
However, recent developments in this space promise to revolutionize the shipping and logistics industries too, making times in transit faster and the entire process of moving and shipping products more flexible.
Continue reading “Voice Recognition Technology Is Here! And It Can Hear You!”For decades, forward-thinking supply chains were defined by how robust their investments into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) was. In the early days of supply chain digitization, these SCM software systems provided increased visibility and data pools to improve supply chain operations.
As time has gone on, antiquated ERPs and PLMs have become a drain on supply chain resources and a bottleneck to scalable digitization. As we look forward to the next-generation of the digital supply chain, businesses will need to invest in configurable supply chain management platforms to unify their current tech stack or displace investments into legacy systems.
Let’s define these three terms to create a clear understanding of what each system includes.
Continue reading “Why ERP and PLM are No Longer Standard SCM Software!”The evolution of the Digital Supply Chain, the broad concept that cloud-based systems, analytics and monitoring of goods, vehicles and other assets via the Internet of Things will improve the way supply chains run, is a major concern for many logistics organizations today.
We know its coming, but how many have a clear understanding of the technology and its applications? Similar terms like digitalization or Industry 4.0, digital supply chain management spans multiple technologies and includes its fair share of buzzwords but how will it all work? How will the evolution of the Digital Supply Chain occur?
Continue reading “The Coming Evolution of the Digital Supply Chain!”
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