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Demand disruption and channel-based supply chain flexibility
There’s much to learn from the toilet paper shortage of spring 2020

Kanban: Lean thinking at Miller Fabrication Solutions
Adoption of Kanban processes has reduced inventory and improved customer satisfaction.

Other Voices: Life after COVID-19 will require new thinking for new realities
Renewable diesel alternatives can be integrated into existing systems and equipment to reduce carbon emissions for heavy-duty fleets.

NextGen Technology: Blockchain for vendor management
Vendor management is time-consuming and tedious. Blockchain presents an opportunity to streamline the process.

Supply Chain Startup: What startups bring to the party
There are reasons that companies may want to consider working with startup technology companies.

Welcome to Supply Chain Startup
Startups in fields as diverse as robotics, AI, the Internet of Things and 3D printing will transform our industry.

When Tom Linton speaks….
The former CSO of Flex says it’s time to get digital in the Post-COVID supply chain

Other Voices: In times of social distancing, essential businesses turn to autonomous robots
Warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing companies look to autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to operate efficiently while maintaining the social distancing guidelines.

Do We Really Want Our Supply Chains Back?
The push is on to bring supply chains back to the U.S. But, are we ready to contend with the unattended consequences?

Other Voices: Balancing demand for faster and cheaper delivery in a socially responsible way
Social responsibility encompasses automation, green shipping, improving last-mile delivery, maintaining a positive workplace and more efficient planning.

Other Voices: Pest hot spots to monitor for improved inventory management
A proactive approach to pest management will help lower the risk of a pest infestation, which will in turn protect the bottom line.

What’s happening with supply chain purchasing plans?
COVID-19 has upended supply chains globally. We asked our readers how the virus is impacting their plans for new warehouse and distribution center solutions.

Other Voices: For essential manufacturers, employee experience has never been more important
A connection to purpose carries significant weight when it comes to employee experience.

A Very Agile Supply Chain: The Inside Story of AGCO’s Response to COVID-19
When it comes to responding to COVID-19, this leading manufacturer got it right.

Other Voices: How labeling can help you do more with less during COVID-19
Centralized labeling is a powerful tool for companies transitioning to manufacturing new products and managing a new and more diverse supply chain.

The global supply chain is beginning to move
In March, shipping volumes from China approached 94% of pre-COVID volume, a marked improvement from February. But it’s a tale of two industry segments.

Other Voices: Pop-up distribution centers help overcome last-mile delivery obstacles
Micro-fulfillment is an increasingly popular way to address COVID-19-related distribution challenges.

ISM CEO Derry provides deep dive into impact of COVID-19 on supply chain and business operations
Tom Derry, CEO of the Institute for Supply Management, talks about how nearly all ISM members are dealing with disruptions stemming from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s still the right time to invest in next-gen technologies
Counter-intuitive, yes? But the adoption of technologies like mobile robots and 3D printing will be accelerated as a result of the pandemic

Why is UPS interested in 3D printing?
The logistics giant looks at the technology as the next horizon for the industry


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