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FedEx CIO Attests to Data-Driven Strategies in Pandemic Times

IoT World Today

As organizations continue to adapt to the roller-coaster ride of 2020, some leaders’ pre-pandemic IT strategies brought business resilience even as COVID-19 struck. Indeed, some organizations spent several years laying the foundations for data-driven strategy and remote operations even prior to COVID-19.

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Lean Manufacturing: Is it Really Worth It? 16 Big Benefits Say, “Yes.”

GlobalTranz

Lean systems have provided a formidable operating strategy for leaders determined to achieve and maintain optimal operational systems and customer satisfaction levels. “5S” programs are taught in some business college courses, and the SCOR model is also utilized. Physical reorganization cuts useless steps.

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The 3 Pillars of Supply Chain Management (And Why Their Alignment Matters)

Logistics Bureau

Our three pillars (or fundamentals) of great supply chain management excellence are strategy, service, and cost. Aligning strategy, service, and financial factors in your supply chain operation is essential to support your company’s overall business strategy , mission, and objectives. The Importance of Alignment.

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Top courses to upskill manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The last few years have proven that manufacturers need to be agile to respond to market demands at all levels of the operation without increasing costs and waste or sacrificing efficiency. Digital transformation has quickly become an essential part of any successful business strategy which has also resulted in a skills gap.

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Developing an LTL and E-Commerce Focused Shipping Strategy

GlobalTranz

This will require an LTL and e-commerce focused shipping strategy. Shippers need to know the benefits of combined strategy and a few best practices to develop a winning LTL and e-commerce plan. Reduced paperwork errors. Increased accuracy in freight quoting, reducing accessorial or after-the-fact fees. Download Here.

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Package Your Way to Supply Chain Cost Reductions

Logistics Bureau

Many articles on the topic of supply chain cost reduction have been written, most of which are understandably focused on issues such as inventory levels , network design , process efficiencies and supplier management/relationships. You also need to think about the indirect ways in which packaging can support supply chain cost reductions.

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IoT in Logistics: Hackathon Team Aims to Slash Food Waste

IoT World Today

Of course, the Internet of Things and the broader field of artificial intelligence have a host of potential supply chain applications. . Despite many attempts from a variety of organizations to apply various technologies to cut down on food waste, the problem persists.