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The Mind-Boggling Complexities of Food Distribution (Why Optimization is Critical)

Talking Logistics

It is also my go-to example when I try to explain supply chain and logistics to my kids. “Do Take one of the questions above, for example: Can a single truck deliver multiple types of food products together or do they get delivered via separate trucks? Do you ever wonder how all of these foods and products got here,” I ask them.

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Executive guide to ERP Part 6: The operation stage

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

After a long project, your organization has finally gone live with an ERP system that allows the company to automate and integrate the majority of its business processes , share common data across all functions, and produce and access information in real-time. The truth is that going live is not the end. Application erosion.

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The WannaCry Cyberattack: Another Warning for Supply Chain Executives

Talking Logistics

The French automaker Renault, for example, was forced to shut down factories across Europe. FedEx, which was the hypothetical example I used in my post (based on an excerpt from the novel CyberStorm ), was also affected by the cyberattack, although it didn’t affect operations.

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Five Common Customs Pitfalls — and How to Avoid Them

Talking Logistics

TIP: Create a database within your customs software for all common items, with master data and the customs tariff numbers to be used respectively. TIP: Avoid subsequent payments and excessive duty payments by regularly updating your master data. This will save you time in the import and export process. Missing information.

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ZF’s Transition from Lean to Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

ZF has been working with a supply chain solutions provider called SupplyOn since 2001. One example is the demanding practice of delivering components to an OEM factory just-in-time, just-in-sequence. One example of this is provided by the semiconductor shortage. ZF’s Digital Supply Chain. The Transition from Lean to Resilience.

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What’s On Tap for Ocean Shipping in 2023?

Now, That's Logistics

Marine Exchange of Southern California, for example, reported that the backup of container ships has fallen from a peak of 109 vessels in January to just four ships in October. Historical delivery data from Clarksons shows that annual fleet growth averaged 970,000 TEUs in 2001-20. million TEUs in 2023 and 2.83

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The State of Your Supply Chain Affects the Level of Your Inventory 

Blue Grace Logistics

For example, the shortage of raw material at the factory will affect production. The F stands for flexible transport, A is automation, and D is data management. Another example in the article shows how it delighted customers with quick delivery and shipment tracking. Inventory is the core of any business.