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 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, a tenured Associate Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, on AI in logistics. According to Xu, AI has transformative power in numerous businesses, and companies should embrace automation to unlock AI’s full potential.
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.
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 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.
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.
Frantisek Stora is Managing Director of IKEA Components Slovakia, an IKEA subsidiary responsible for delivering furniture components and accessories. Stora explains how automating the facility with trilateral stacker cranes and Easy WMS software has helped the team fill increasing numbers of orders.
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.
The market for AI-driven computer vision applied to logistics is on the rise, and more and more suppliers are able to meet this demand. A report by DHL contends that this tool will become widespread in most logistics-sector companies over the next five years.
Pavol Masarovič is Operations Manager at IKEA Components Slovakia, an IKEA subsidiary responsible for delivering furniture components and accessories. Masarovič explains how automating the facility with trilateral stacker cranes and Easy WMS software has made it possible to fill more and more orders.
3PL providers have become key partners for companies outsourcing their warehouse and distribution processes. Carl Marcus Wallenburg and Michael Knemeyer analyze trends such as AI and the Internet of Things, which are set to mark the future of 3PLs.
René de Koster explores the latest trends, experiences, and technological advancements in his publication Warehousing 2030. Companies will invest in automation to drive operations like order fulfillment and speed up deliveries.
Interview with Matthias Winkenbach, Principal Research Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, on the incorporation of AI in e-commerce. According to Winkenbach, AI will contribute to the decarbonization of freight transportation and promote sustainable logistics.
Thomas H. Davenport and Nittin Mittal explain how organisations that have integrated AI into their processes have a competitive advantage. The authors provide insights for enterprises that have started to incorporate AI or have been using it for some time.
Generative AI is a branch of artificial intelligence centered on creating realistic content such as images, videos, music, and text. In the supply chain, it has the potential to assist in decision-making related to logistics process optimization.
Interview with Michael Burton, Customer Supply Lead at the Wissington Factory of British Sugar, the main sugar manufacturer for Great Britain and Ireland. Burton explains the advantages of automating internal material transport and storage processes and digitally managing all operations with Easy WMS.
Interview with Angelo Conti, Warehouse Manager at College of DuPage, the second-largest higher education institution in Illinois. Conti explains how the Interlake Mecalux solution has optimized the storage of paper and supplies for the school’s students, professors, and staff.
The adoption of new supply chain technologies will accelerate in the near term, according to a report by Material Handling Industry (MHI) and Deloitte. Eighty-seven percent of companies plan to increase their investment in innovation over the next two years to respond to logistics challenges.
In logistics facilities, automation and digital technologies enhance efficiency and reduce the time it takes to serve customers. Hokey Min, a professor and expert in global logistics strategy, elaborates on these advancements in a recent research paper from the Schmidthorst College of Business (Ohio).
Careers
