The Talent Transformation: People or Robots?
Explore the dynamics of workforce automation and talent transformation in modern manufacturing and logistics sectors.
Amazon Disrupts Again
Understanding Amazon's role in disrupting supply chain practices, from marketplace shifts to container shipping innovations.
The Top Women Influencers in ERP Technology
Highlighting the achievements and insights of leading women influencers shaping the ERP technology landscape.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, Garners Executive Predictions for 2019: Opportunity Abounds GalleryManufacturing & Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, Garners Executive Predictions for 2019: Opportunity Abounds
Press Releases, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, Garners Executive Predictions for 2019: Opportunity Abounds
From a focus on ever-changing customer needs and increased expectations driven by the Amazon-effect to tight labor and transportation markets and responding to rapid growth, the outlooks and attitudes are positive.
2019 Predictions Report: What to Expect and Where to Focus
I'm thrilled to launch our 2019 Predictions Report, "Manufacturing & Supply Chain in the New Normal: 2019 Predictions from Manufacturing & Logistics Executives" discussing what to expect and where to focus.
Resiliency & Innovation Go Hand-in-Hand
With the high level of volatility and disruption that is commonplace in today’s business environment, creating resiliency has become a must.
Students & the Future of the Profession
Explore the accomplishments and future potential of supply chain students shaping the industry with innovation and resilience.
Resilient Supply Chain: At the Cross-Section of Success
Discover how integrating resilience into supply chain strategies leads to success amid market volatility and disruption.
Ideas to Fill Peak Capacity Periods
As we toured several e-commerce facilities such as UPS and Amazon, it became obvious that the sheer volume during peak season presents a huge dilemma. For example, UPS goes from 250-300 containers per night to 450 during peak season. Now that is quite a surge! Amazon has similar surges and stated facts such as 68 million orders on Cyber Monday.
What do UPS, Shamrock Foods, Amazon & a 3PL Have in Common?
In touring multiple facilities, ranging from package shipments to cold storage food service delivery to the e-commerce behemoth to 3PL organizations, it became clear that as many conversations that take place about labor costs and other daily concerns, the #1 concern across the board is transportation costs