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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. A Positive Example. There are Also Commercial Reasons. The Road to Agility and Resilience.

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What is Warehousing? Our Definition

Logistics Bureau

Well as logistics and warehousing experts , we’re in a pretty good position to give our own definition. What’s the definition of warehousing and warehouse? What’s important to note in our definition is the use of the words “planned” and “efficient”. This is essential for companies to maintain good customer service.

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Logistics Viewpoints - Untitled Article

Logistics Viewpoints

This article is the second installment from Ben Smeland, Senior Software Engineer, at Lucas Systems, and continues to explore gamification in the warehouse. In this post, we’ll look at the third pillar, competition and offer a couple real world examples of its use in the warehouse and DC environment.

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Cost of Warehouse Management System Software

The Logistics of Logistics

Original article: Cost of Warehouse Management System Software. In the Cloud model, upfront costs primarily consist of: WMS implementation (requirements definition, system configuration, system and user acceptance testing, integration to existing corporate and/or material handling systems, go-live support, etc.).

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Companies Improve their Supply Chains with Artificial Intelligence

Logistics Viewpoints

This article, which is focused on the different types of artificial intelligence used and the types of problems they are solving, is aimed at helping practitioners cut through the hype. It is also worth pointing out, that based on this definition, not all forms of machine learning are particularly complicated.

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Editor’s Choice: What Are White Glove Services in Transportation Management?

Logistics Viewpoints

Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and explores white glove services in transportation management. By definition, it refers to the handling of care used when moving products in which the movers or shippers literally wear white gloves to protect the product. To read the full article, click HERE.

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What does Corporate Social Responsibility Really Mean?

Logistics Bureau

Article summary. I like to quote the following definition of CSR , offered by Chatham House associate fellow, Paul Hohnen. Examples of CSR Programmes. It is always helpful to look at some concrete examples when exploring complex topics. Example #1: Lego. Example #2: Salesforce. Example #3: TOMS.