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Is it time to modernize supply chain design? Listen to The Rebound
MIT's Milena Janjevic discusses why it's time to move beyond 20-year-old optimization tools

Supply Chain Startup: Targeting really micro-fulfillment
Startup Ohi is utilizing small footprints and smart technology to enable same day e-comm fulfillment

JSCM Video: Global leadership and the integrated supply chain
Leadership style matters when it comes to successful integration.

Demand planners need to take actions now for Post-COVID-19
These 7 actions will prepare your organization for what comes next

Rethinking supply chain strategy
Here’s the question: Should the approach to Supply Chain Strategy remain the same after COVID-19?

Supply Chain Startup: Shipium’s startup journey
E-comm leaders like Amazon and Zulilly are training grounds for new startups

Other Voices: Automation as a complement, not a replacement of the human workforce
As part of the automation evolution, it is key to create an operating environment that combines excellent technology with an engaged and motivated workforce.

Other Voices: Mobile robots in the time of Coronavirus
No matter the current economic conditions, efficiency, quick deployment, and getting the most ROI will remain top priorities for those considering robotics and automation.

Supply Chain Startup: Leaf Logistics platform brings predictability to transportation contracts
The startup platform aims to automate buying freight like wheat buyers buy wheat

Other Voices: To reduce packaging costs, plan for every part
PFEP helps maintain a healthy supply chain as the foundation for short-term continuous improvement, long-term operational excellence, serving as a platform for communication and fine-tuning operations throughout a product’s life cycle.

Supply Chain Startup: There’s a platform for that - 2
Austin-based CognitOps’ platform addresses the space between WES and WMS

Listen to The Rebound – A new podcast with ASCM
In each episode, Abe Eshkenazi and Bob Trebilcock discuss the future of supply chain management

Other Voices: To get the most out of robots, optimize your people
AMRs provide exciting new opportunities to improve efficiency, but DC operators still need to think creatively about the best way to use the technology in their operations.

Supply Chain Startup: There’s a platform for that - 1
The digital platform is a major trend among supply chain startups

Developing the right digital supply chain talent is hard. After COVID-19, it’ll be harder
Given major disruptions related to COVID-19, companies must change their response to talent and skills gap issues

Is now the time for public-private partnerships in the supply chain
Supply chain shortcomings were laid bare by COVID-19. It will take major investments, including by government, to shore them up

Other Voices: Maintain a vibrant safety culture with a holistic approach and meaningful training
Training, connectivity, communication and continuous improvement are some of the fundamentals for lift truck safety.

Other Voices: How to meet peak product demand with efficient pallet flow rack
Dynamic racking speeds product loading and unloading, while minimizing labor and maximizing storage.

Supply chain M&A is hot, hot, hot!
As supply chain becomes mission critical, investors and solution providers alike are buying up the competition

Other Voices: The evolution of safety for forklift operators and technicians
From small adjustments to organization-wide messaging, ensuring safety amid a pandemic will take vigilance.


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