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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

The definition of agility and resilience will continue to evolve. The creation of a new digital ecosystem has enabled these and other changes that will shape the definition of supply chain agility and resilience in the 2020s and beyond. There are Also Commercial Reasons. The Road to Agility and Resilience. A Positive Example.

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New Study Shows Global Trade Compliance Is Not Slowing Down Any Time Soon

Logistics Viewpoints

I have recently completed the latest ARC Advisory Market Analysis on Global Trade Compliance, available here. It adopts the International Labor Organizations definition of forced labor and mandates the European Commission to release compliance guidelines by June 2026. Consequently, demand for robust GTC solutions will continue to rise.

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2018 Parcel Oversize Changes: Tightening of the Vise

Talking Logistics

Below is a comparison of 2017 vs. 2018 parameters for oversize shipments: Source: enVista. Overall, not only are fees increasing to $80 list for both carriers, but the definitions are tightening, and the minimum billable weight is changing (FDX). What Has Changed? Need guaranteed delivery time / using Express services.

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What is ESG reporting and how can an ERP help?

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

ESG reporting and analysis Data is one of the most important requirements of an ESG program. It is only with the analysis of data that situations can be visualized and changes made. This analysis can help the company develop goals and measurable targets for improving ESG performance.

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How the pandemic has changed the supply chain

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

One source reports disruptions increased over 60% between 2019 and 2020. Source: McKinsey. This may even suggest much larger safety stocks and in some cases, a whole new sourcing agreement. Review sourcing and suppliers. This means identifying and securing alternate sources for all risky materials.

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Data Quality: Your Digital Transformation Depends on It

Logistics Viewpoints

I like the simplicity and clarity of Informatica’s definition of data quality: Data quality refers to the overall utility of a dataset(s) as a function of its ability to be easily processed and analyzed for other uses. So, what is quality data? What makes good data go bad? And what can you do to stop it before it’s too late?

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Wind Power Looked At to Make Shipping Greener, But Challenges Remain

MTS Logistics

Alternative energy sources in shipping is quickly becoming mainstream. According to a Cargill executive profiled in the Times, the turbines can reduce fuel usage by 3 tons per day, which definitely makes an impact on emissions.