ARC Advisory Group’s Global Warehouse Automation Research study is now complete and available for purchase. The research process includes an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s research study. I provided a glimpse of the study content in an article…
ESG reporting is here to stay — what are you doing about it? Over the past few years, the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) space has grown and matured significantly. Today, over 90% of S&P 500 companies publish ESG reports, reflecting the increased expectations from employees, consumers, investors, and regulators. Around the world, we’re seeing ESG legislation…
The headlines about supply chain disruptions only tell part of the story. For the last two years, the supply chain has remained in the news, with stories about port backups, factory closures, material shortages, and labor and driver shortages—pains largely spurred by the pandemic. These news stories overlook the sheer scope of the challenges facing…
There is a multitude of benefits companies gain by outsourcing supply chain management and logistics to a value-added 3PL provider. Third party logistics offers an all-in-one solution for assembly, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Utilizing a 3PL provides businesses with a reliable logistics advantage, and maximizes profitability through combined knowledge and resources. The following are 5 advantages to…
Key performance indicators (KPIs) are essential to maintaining a successful logistics operations. They connect data and metrics to show if your operations perform as expected and highlight what strengths or weaknesses may exist. But deciding which logistics KPIs to track isn’t always straightforward. Many logistics organizations have different goals — whether to reduce shipping costs or improve…
A great deal already has been written about the impact of the pandemic, fully socializing jargon such as “new normal,” “next normal,” “unprecedented disruption,” etc. Changes in our lives, economies and supply chains are ubiquitous and well embedded now. It’s time to focus on how we innovate and optimize our businesses and operations in this…
Almost all (88%) businesses faced disruption over the last year, with over a quarter (26%) facing significant disruption according to Blue Yonder’s 2022 Supply Chain & Logistics Executive Survey, which explored how senior executives across manufacturing, retail, 3PL, transportation, and warehousing plan to tackle supply chain challenges in the year ahead. The biggest impact on supply…
Logility VPs Dario Fischli and Jonathan Jackman recently hosted a webcast on overcoming ever-increasing business disruptions today while building a sustainable supply chain for tomorrow. It turns out these initiatives are two sides of the same coin. Indeed, today’s supply chain disruptions are occurring more frequently, narrowing the window of opportunity for business leaders to…
