Sun.Jul 14, 2024

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Preparing for the Future With ‘Extreme Scenario Planning’

Supply Chain Brain

The best way that industrial supply chains can prepare for an uncertain future is to imagine the most extreme outcomes playing out — in opposite directions.

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Forward-Looking Companies Embrace the Chaos

Supply Chain Brain

This white paper highlights the impact BANI is having on the supply chain and shows how logistics professionals can manage challenges that defy imagination.

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From "Raw" to Riches

Supply Chain Brain

In manufacturing, minimizing downtime and maximizing production while managing costs is the name of the game. Keeping up with rising order volumes and keeping costs in check was a challenge for a leading manufacturer of consumer goods.

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How Manufacturers Can Prepare for $100-per-Barrel Oil

Supply Chain Brain

In the past two decades, the cost of oil exceeded $100 per barrel in six different years, and there’s no reason to think that 2024 is safe from such a recurrence.

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The Essential Role of Gripper Technology in Optimizing Pick-and-Place Robotics

Heico Sandee, Founder & CEO of Smart Robotics, emphasizes the critical role of gripper technology in optimizing pick-and-place robotics. He discusses how tailored grippers enhance precision, speed, and reliability, driving efficiency in warehouses.

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Adani to Double Investment in Transshipment Port to $2.4 Billion

Supply Chain Brain

Vizhinjam is expected to facilitate transshipment traffic into India as well as on the major routes connecting it to the U.S., Europe Africa and East Asia.

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Reducing Global Lead Times to Improve Customer Experience at Becton Dickinson

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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory.

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Watch: How Collaborative Bidding Drives Innovation in Supplier Relationships

Supply Chain Brain

Kate Vitasek, faculty member at the University of Tennessee, explains how collaborative bidding can bring about a whole new way of looking at supplier-buyer engagements.

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The Shift-Left Logistics Imperative

Supply Chain Brain

The logistics industry has witnessed a profound shift in priorities over the past decade. The rules of the game have changed: A service portfolio focused solely on transport and logistics is no longer adequate to satisfy new climate regulations such as decarbonization and the circular economy.

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How Alphabroder Enhanced Productivity and Work-Life Balance with Robotics

Supply Chain Brain

Discover how alphabroder, a leader in the apparel and promotional product distribution, overcame labor challenges and enhanced employee well-being through innovative automation solutions.

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10 Practical Steps To Reduce Scope 3 Emissions

Scope 3 emissions – which account for 70 – 80% of an organization’s emissions – are complex and multifaceted. They form the bulk of an organization’s environmental impact. It’s no surprise that enterprises still struggle to track and manage these emissions. '10 Practical Steps to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions' guides you through the essential phases of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these emissions.

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Boeing Begins Flight Trials for 777-9 in Path to Certification

Supply Chain Brain

The beginning of flight testing accompanied a key milestone known as Type Inspection Authorization, which shows that aspects of the design are ready for government evaluations.

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Your warehouse leasing checklist: Key considerations before deciding on your next facility

Supply Chain Brain

Are you evaluating your next warehouse facility or considering lease renewal? JLL's warehouse lease renewal checklist provides a comprehensive guide to simplify your decision-making process.

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