Tag: Operations
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The Visibility Trap: Why Seeing More Does Not Make Supply Chains Resilient
Despite significant investments in technology, businesses often fail to act effectively on incoming data due to various operational hurdles. Resilience requires not just visibility, but proper decision-making, accountability, and action to enhance operational performance.
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The Supply Chain Transformation Isn’t the Technology
Researchers analysed interviews from a podcast archive of over 400 episodes, revealing that technology alone does not ensure supply chain sustainability. Instead, management practices, such as sustainable risk management and collaboration, were crucial for achieving outcomes. The study urges leaders to focus on management problems and the appropriate technology needed to address them.
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When One Scanner Fails: Why Resilience Starts at the Smallest Link
The supply chain’s fragility risks significant costs due to unplanned downtime, often stemming from device issues, particularly battery management. Companies like Honeywell and Peak Technologies emphasize proactive maintenance and circular design to enhance resilience. Implementing these strategies promotes efficiency, reduces waste, and positions organisations for operational stability in an unpredictable world.
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Revolutionizing the Supply Chain with Electric Vehicles
As the host of the Digital Supply Chain podcast, I’m always on the lookout for the latest and greatest in the world of supply chain and logistics. And today, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Mark Ang, CEO of GoBolt, a cutting-edge delivery company that’s changing the game when it comes to sustainability…