Sun.Sep 17, 2023

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Women in Supply Chain: What They're Doing Matters to the Future of Supply Chains

Food Logistics

This year's award took in over 400 submissions, the highest amount of applications for this award. This is because what these winners are doing matters to the future of supply chains.

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Panama drought and its impact on bulk shipping

Supply Chain and Logistics

Drewry has an insightful article on the problems the Panama Canal is facing due to the extended drought that has compromised its water supply.

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Uncertainty is the New Normal

Supply Chain Brain

It’s time for the convergence of supply chain and manufacturing.

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Watch: A New and Innovative Methodology for Packing a Container

Supply Chain Brain

Wojciech Matusik, MIT professor and co-founder of Inkbit, describes a new computational method of packing a container in the most efficient way possible.

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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Why the Medical-Device Industry Is Embracing Contract Manufacturing

Supply Chain Brain

In the manufacturing of medical devices, there’s no margin of error. Does it make sense, then, to outsource production of those vital yet sensitive instruments?

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G-7 Plans to Ban Imports of Russian Diamonds, Belgium Says

Supply Chain Brain

The mechanism will consist of a direct ban on purchases, which would take effect on January 1, as well as an indirect ban, which would kick in more gradually.