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Editor’s Choice: Why Supply Chain Design Is Not a “One-and-Done” Exercise

Logistics Viewpoints

But first, let’s get on the same page: Supply chain design solutions and definitions. A global food and beverage company used to run a handful of models annually across their European operations. The post Editor’s Choice: Why Supply Chain Design Is Not a “One-and-Done” Exercise appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Fleet Managers can Navigate Phase-out of 2G/3G Networks

Logistics Business Magazine

While newer networks promise faster, more reliable connections, the shutdown of 2G and 3G networks can significantly disrupt existing operations without adequate planning. For lorry and truck fleets, the implications are vast – not only affecting personal safety and the overall efficiency of operations.

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Limping to war

Logistics in War

Our ability to operate away from the Australian support base degraded dangerously. Being definitive about threats or objectives certainly helps in answering the question ‘is the military prepared?’ The reason this is important is shown in the exceptions and qualifications given to recent operational successes. By David Beaumont.

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5 Paths to Better Supply Chain Visibility

Now, That's Logistics

Suddenly, everyone from the manufacturing plant manager to the distribution center supervisor to the retail store operator wanted to know “where’s my stuff?”—a The inability to clearly see issues affecting suppliers is being multiplied by the speed with which market forces operate today. 5 Good Supply Chain Visibility Strategies.

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Intelligent Automation, the Future of Supply Chain. Is the Logistics Industry Ready?

Blue Grace Logistics

Combining human capabilities with intelligent automation can help reduce errors and encourage the culture of digital operations and customer experience innovations. Definitely not. However, like with all new things, there’s a need to exercise caution. However, like with all new things, there’s a need to exercise caution.

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The realities of logistics and strategic leadership: lessons from the ADF’s senior-most logisticians

Logistics in War

Moreover, the factors and issues described here deal with the complexity of generating institutional strategy (as distinct from a military or operational strategy) and leadership within a complex environment. Military staff are, in general, not well prepared for operating within an institutional bureaucracy.

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Multimodal Impact on Sustainability

Logistics Business Magazine

Multimodal transit, by definition, involves optimized usage of every possible mode of transportation to reduce overall shipping costs and also ensure a large quantity of product movement. Here are a few essential pointers underlining multimodal transportation’s impact on scale and operational value.