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Look at these Trends That Are Shaping the Supply Chain in 2020

The past decade was a defining time for the global logistics industry that saw the sector grow tremendously. It is the decade that saw the introduction of various aspects that made the industry improve while also introducing different challenges that were never seen before. Advancements in technology strengthened the capabilities and operations in logistics such as packaging, labeling, and shipping while also introducing challenges such as loss of job and security concerns. As we begin a new year, these are the trends that will shape the supply chain industry going forward.

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New year – but the same problems are plaguing the supply chain industries world-wide. Supply chain companies are under increased pressure to decrease delivery time without raising the cost of shipping. To add to that - organizations are scrambling to come up with solutions that will not only grow their business but retain qualified employees.

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Multichannel Efficiency In The Supply Chain Demands Attention And New Methods

Retailers often face challenges when it comes to balancing their acts within their supply chain. This said, understanding the elements that make a multichannel and omnichannel supply chain is critical to success of any business and is essential for profit-making. With the rise of the internet, multichannel supply chain has gained traction and offers companies a variety of options on how to reach their consumers. However, determining the most efficient set up despite the technological tools at your disposal is not as simple as many people would want to believe.

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Effects of Tariffs on the US Supply Chain

On July 6, 2018 after months of threats, the United States began to collect a 25% tariff on $34 billion worth of imported Chinese goods. Today, that number has reached $250 billion with the US-China Trade War showing no sign of being resolved in the near future.

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3 Issues in Managing a Supply Chain

With the rising globalization of different operations from manufacturing all the way to warehousing, having a network of procurement which is capable of supporting and reacting to the needs of the supply chain is a challenge. In fact, many procurement professionals believe that selecting a supplier who is capable of providing manufacturing locations consistently and offering a reliable service is a challenge. Effective management of the supply chain enables businesses to track products and raw materials required for the manufacture of their products. It also enhances optimization of inventory levels and reduces costs which in the process lead to synchronized supply and demand.  

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GPS Tracking for Food Production

You’re familiar with GPS as it is being used for different navigation purposes. It has made its place in many industrial sectors. Another revolution the GPS tracking system has brought is food safety. Food safety is a global concern. People across the world do care pretty much about whether the food they’re eating is healthy or not. But is it possible? With GPS attached to your poultry, you can find out about the production of the food presented to you. A complete historical record of the product can be available to you.

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Is Amazon a Supply Chain Company?

"The fact is that Amazon has always been a logistics and supply-chain company," argued Michael Zakkour, Vice President of Global E-commerce Practices at Tompkins International while being interviewed by Business Insider. When you think about Amazon’s rise to fame as the most beloved e-commerce store around the world, Zukkour is definitely on to something. Amazon has arguably been successful since its inception in Jeff Bezos’ garage in 1994. But it was their introduction of free two-day shipping in 2005 that really got businesses and customers’ attention.

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How Can Supply Chain Managers Assess and Manage Risk in 2019

chris liverani 551998 unsplashSupply chain management is a complicated process owing to the simple fact that its variables outweigh its constants at every stage. Success at each of the many stages is crucial. However, with so many factors at play, it’s most likely that something will go wrong.

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Self-replicating 3D printers will Disrupt the Supply Chain

3d color printed partsThe advent of 3D printing for production at scale seems to be getting closer to reality. Sure 3D printers have been used for prototyping and remote delivery of pre-production items. And creating one-off parts and custom designs is becoming increasingly common. But forward thinking companies see a future in which goods are delivered by high volume 3D printers that can match manufacturing quantities and lower costs by using generic production materials that are printed in the shapes and quantities needed. That vision is not yet a reality but at least one company is delivering the first wave of production scale printers.

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It’s a Bird, it’s a Plane, it’s a Walmart Blimp!


modern mechanics blimp coverWalmart’s recent patent application seems like something out of a 1959 issue of Popular Mechanics. Who would conjour up a mixture of last century tech to fill modern supply chain demands? Turns out it may be Walmart who mixes and matches blimps, drones, mechanized warehousing, and wireless communication to bring near-instant delivery to the masses and do better than Amazon’s Prime 2 day delivery service.

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