Logistics articles

  • 15 supply chain jobs of the future

    15 supply chain jobs of the future

    July 8, 2024

    A report from consulting firm Capgemini highlights 15 new roles expected to be created in the logistics sector over the next 15 years. These include disruption director, bionic human, up close and personal trainer, VTOL commander, and more.

  • An entrepreneurial mindset in supply chain managers

    An entrepreneurial mindset in supply chain managers

    June 24, 2024

    Experts Thomas J. Goldsby, Donald F. Kuratko, and Michael G. Goldsby analyze the benefits of an entrepreneurial mindset in the supply chain. Middle managers play a fundamental role in creating a conducive environment for finding new ways to tackle business challenges.

  • Velocity for supply chain immunity

    Velocity for supply chain immunity

    May 9, 2024

    Rob Handfield and Tom Linton explain how increasing supply chain visibility and velocity creates immunity against potential disruptions. In their book Flow: how the best supply chains thrive, they compare supply chain flows with nature and the laws of physics.

  • Organizational resilience and the importance of people

    Organizational resilience and the importance of people

    April 22, 2024

    Organizational resilience depends partly on the traits of employees, who play a primary role in managing disruptions. The study by Melanie and Markus Gerschberger and Scott C. Ellis reveals 10 personality attributes that contribute to organizational resilience.

  • Interview with Kuang Xu (Stanford)

    Interview with Kuang Xu (Stanford)

    April 8, 2024

    Mecalux sits down with Kuang Xu, a tenured Associate Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, to find out why and which companies should adopt automation and data-driven decision-making through the use of AI.

  • Data spaces for urban logistics

    Data spaces for urban logistics

    March 26, 2024

    A data space in urban logistics refers to an environment where relevant information for logistics operations is managed and stored. Integrating digital technologies enhances the efficiency and visibility of data spaces, and several European projects have addressed their use in this field.

  • Additive manufacturing technology simplifies the supply chain

    Additive manufacturing technology simplifies the supply chain

    March 18, 2024

    Implementing additive technology in industry simplifies supply chains and reduces energy consumption with lighter parts. Additionally, 3D printing enables short runs and savings in the assembly phase, creating personalized products that add value for customers.

  • Data-driven decision-making in the supply chain

    Data-driven decision-making in the supply chain

    March 4, 2024

    Data-driven decision-making is helping chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) identify and prioritize their next steps through AI and machine learning. This is a key takeaway from a survey conducted by IBM’s Institute for Business Value in partnership with consulting firm Oxford Economics.

  • Driving efficiency with AI

    Driving efficiency with AI

    February 26, 2024

    Business efficiency with AI is the new focus of CEOs. This concept has spurred the development of investment strategies that maximize benefits through AI. According to a survey by Ernst & Young, 65% of CEOs agree that AI is a positive force for both businesses and society.

  • Investing in logistics process automation

    Investing in logistics process automation

    February 12, 2024

    Logistics process automation helps companies enhance connectivity and efficiency in their warehouses. A Zebra study reveals that 69% of managers and executives have already invested or plan to invest in automation by 2024.