10 Dec 2019
Better Analytics for Better Supply Chain Strategies
Most supply chain organisations don’t know what is happening in their global operations, with 65 percent of procurement leaders have limited or no visibility beyond their tier 1 suppliers, Deloitte reported. In addition, nearly half of CPOs believe that the quality of data is a major barrier and the lack of data integration was the
03 Dec 2019
Transportation Operation Challenges and Solutions
“When conducting a strategic assessment or solution design within a transportation operation, transportation professionals should be looking for ways to create cost reductions while improving service levels.” – Envista What is transportation operation? Transportation operation (transport operation) is a movement of a single type of goods from one place of origin, where the goods are
27 Nov 2019
Intelligent Printing to Increase Supply Chain Security
Richard Scott, European Product Manager at SATO, said that when an organisation is able to give a printer an identity within a larger communications system and enable it to not only receive information but also relay information to other objects, it has major potential for traceability. Then, such traceability will improve data accuracy which in
19 Nov 2019
Is Your Cargo Totally Protected? Here’s How to Make Sure About It
As per the report by TT Club and BSI, cargo theft from road vehicles accounted for 84 percent of all modalities of theft with 13 percent coming from warehouse/storage areas, 1 percent from freight trains, and 2 percent other areas. Food and beverage, where the most commonly stolen items come from, account for around 19
12 Nov 2019
7 Questions to Ask When Selecting the Right TMS
Transportation Management System (TMS) is a digital platform that streamlines shipping processes by providing visibility into all transportation activities in one online interface. It deals with planning, execution, and optimisation of the physical movement of goods. TMS also provides insights into new ways that shipper can save time and money on future shipments. In a
05 Nov 2019
Supply Chain in Natural Disaster: How to Handle It Right
Natural disaster does not only affect the world’s economic bottom line but also leave impacts on supply chains. Tsunami in Japan and floods in Thailand are examples of natural disasters that had a much wider indirect economic effect as both caused severe disruption to the global technology supply chain. Thai floods also led to a
29 Oct 2019
The Impact of Tariff Uncertainty on Logistics & Supply Chain
Fewer trade barriers and economic reforms in emerging economies have given rise to exploding growth of global supply chains. According to a study published in Informs, many industries have already witnessed dramatic reorganisation in the supply chain within the past three decades around the globe, leading to certain value-adding stages being concentrated in a specific
22 Oct 2019
Benefits and Drawbacks of Cloud Computing in SCM
Supply chain management (SCM) is essential to your operational efficiency, customer centricity, compliance, and carbon footprint. Given its significance, your supply chain should improve customer service along with brand reputation in order to boost the bottom line. The problem is, there are many areas of business which changed the rules of SCM operation. Oracle eBook
15 Oct 2019
Right Steps in Selecting Warehouse Management System
Warehouse Management System (WMS) is a software that allows organisations to control and administer warehouse operations, from materials entering the warehouse until the materials are moved out. WMS is important in businesses as it provides visibility into organisations’ inventory at any time and location. Besides, WMS also takes care of picking processes and auditing to
08 Oct 2019
Managing the Increasing Demands of Enterprise Labelling
Customers and business regulations are undergoing continuous change from time to time. At the same time, customers demand more transparent requirements and shipping. When it comes to meeting increasing regulations and customer expectations, companies must provide reams of information which can be achieved by handling instructions to workers who transport the cargo of goods over