Part 1 of 2: The State of Technology In 2013, a speculation on the topic “Does 3D printing mean the end of the global supply chain?” was initiated in a …
The newest tracking device The device ParceLive, made by the Internet of Things Company Hanhaa, will be officially launched on January 30th. After a series of successful pilots, the company …
“The digital transformation is no longer just a buzzword.” This was a well-fitting conclusion from Prof. Dr. Raimund Klinker at last year’s international logistics congress in Berlin. For several years …
A move toward better infrastructure This week, Uber announced the launch of its new website, Movement. The website, which is currently in its beta version, contains anonymized traffic data Uber …
Frustration, insufficient information, and a lack of co-operation can ultimately lead to an unnecessary supply chain crisis – putting your brand reputation at risk. Procurement and supply chain leaders face …
Alibaba’s shipping teamwork A partnership between Alibaba and Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping line, was officially announced this week. Since December 22, Chinese exporters have been able to reserve …
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3 Things That Should be on Every Supply Chain Managers’ 2017 Resolution List
2017 is finally here! It’s time for us to look back on the past year and remember our highs and our lows. January is the month of resolutions; what do …
As you have already noticed, based on the title, this is not the typical industry news wrap-up we publish every week. Instead, I would like to wrap-up the year and …
In 1897, an eight-year old girl named Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the Editor of the New York Sun, a prominent New York City newspaper of the time. She …
Samsung reacts – Malaysian migrant worker abuse As mentioned 3 weeks ago in a previous wrap-up, Samsung was faced with allegations of employee exploitations in their supply chain. Employees in …