In July, what is being called the “largest IT outage in history” grounded air cargo and travel and caused “substantial disruptions” to the networks of such supply chain giants as FedEx and UPS. While cybersecurity company CrowdStrike blamed the worldwide outage on a “software update” and not a cyberattack, the event illustrates the importance of taking measures to safeguard the supply chain systems we all rely on for the movement of goods and people.
Monthly Archives: July 2024
3 Ways TMS Provides Predictable Financials
The key to streamlined shipping and predictable profits is an advanced Transportation Management System.
Making Moves: What Supply Chain Leaders Are Planning in 2024
A British logistician is credited with coining the term “supply chain management” in the early 1980s, but it wasn’t until the COVID-19 pandemic that the world became familiar with such aspects of supply chain operations as logistics, inventory and supplier management, and procurement. The influence of supply chain leaders also has grown with the understanding of the importance of the supply chain in the global economy
Expert Tips on Improving Inventory Accuracy and Warehouse Management
You can unlock the full potential of your warehouse operations by blending cutting-edge technology with tried-and-true lean practices…
Cutting Through the Noise: Amplifying Innovation through Supply Chain Podcasts
First, it was print, then radio and television, but with the advent of the internet, the effect of mass media multiplied a hundredfold. Today, information reaches the ends of the globe instantly, and some of the main drivers of that are video and podcasts, albeit aided by different social media platforms. Both are powerful mediums for communicating trends and news in any industry. Supply chain podcasts play a crucial role in disseminating information, serving as a powerful tool for enlightening the public.
Leaders in Supply Chain Innovation Share Insights on Supply Chain Now
Explore this Microsoft article on global supply chain innovation and resilience, featuring leaders who have shared their insights on our Supply Chain Now podcast…
Harnessing Military Skills for Business Success with Ralph Asher
Military skills such as strategic planning, leadership, discipline, and self-reliance are highly transferable to the business world…
The Buzz for July 26th
In this week’s episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Allison GIddens welcome special guest…
Thriving in a Resource Constrained World
Proactive design and strategic planning can help supply chain organizations thrive in resource-constrained environments…
Digital Transformers Classic Episode
In this classic episode of Digital Transformers, host Kevin L. Jackson returns to lead a discussion with Art Seabolt and Altif Brown from Constellation Network, a Web3 infrastructure that allows users to launch their own tokens and retrofit existing Web3 principles into Web2 legacy systems…
Betting on the Power of AI in Reshaping Supply Chain Processes
Dive into the transformative world of AI and advanced data analytics in supply chain management with this enlightening episode of Supply Chain Now. In the final episode of the podcast series, “Making Better Supply Chain Bets with the Power of Probabilities” with Noodle.ai, hosts Scott W. Luton and Mary Kate Love engage in a compelling …
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Guide to Sustainability in Logistics: Implementing Eco-Friendly Practices
The logistics and transport sector contributes about 24% of global CO2 emissions. Considering the push for supply chain sustainability across different sectors, the need for lower emissions has been heating up in recent years.