eft Weekly Newsletter 23rd April 2015
Executive supply chain Q&A; IoT growth and impact; integrated supply chain planning
This week the focus is on future of logistics. eft recently surveyed some of the attendees of the 3PL Summit and Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum (taking place in Chicago this June 16-18) to understand what supply chain challenges and trends are currently driving their day to day operations and future strategic plans.
Adam Robinson from Cerasis overviews how manufacturing, transportation, and every aspect of humanity evolves in modernity. Reliance upon the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow and impact every facet of civilization.
Tom Craig from LTD Management gives us an in-depth overview of competitive differentiation strategies in his articles. I highly recommend to have a good read at this week’s selection.
I wish you a great rest of the week!
Kind Regards,
Chris Saynor
eft CEO
New This Week:
eft recently surveyed some of the attendees of the 3PL Summit and Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum (taking place in Chicago this June 16-18) to understand what supply chain challenges and trends are currently driving their day to day operations and future strategic plans.
As manufacturing, transportation, and every aspect of humanity evolves in modernity, reliance upon the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow and impact every facet of civilization. Another term, as it more relates to manufacturing, distribution, transportation, and logistics that has also been thrown around is the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
Reflections on Integrated Supply Chain Planning
Why would companies implement solutions that cost more, were longer to deploy, and had lower user satisfaction? Read Lora Cecere's thoughts on this.
A Quick Glance Into The Logistics Market - April 2015
Georgia Logistics compiles a monthly set of facts and figures regarding the Logistics Markets. We selected a few facts to share with you.
Red Ocean Businesses And Their Red Ocean Supply Chains - Are You Swimming or Sinking?
“We typically lose out when a market commoditizes, and we no longer differentiate, further aggravated by us being too slow or expensive” Frans van Houten, CEO, Royal Philips Electronics
Where Will You Manufacture? Near-shoring vs. Re-shoring
A lack of quality space remains one of the biggest challenges facing manufacturers in the U.S. Emerging technological advances, such as improved measuring/process control, advanced digital technologies and sustainable manufacturing, have made many older facilities functionally obsolete, opening the door for more speculative construction to take place within the next few years.
New AEB Software For Greater Efficiency in Freight Tender Management
How can transport and freight tenders be managed more efficiently?
Customized Logistics and Delivery Association Appoints New Director of Operations
Amber Thichangthong has joined the staff of the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA) as Director of Operations and Kellen Company Account Coordinator. She brings over a decade of work with associations and nonprofit organizations to the position.
DHL renews Ford Fleet Demonstrator Programme with Ford
DHL Supply Chain’s automotive marketing and sales support business, Inside Track, has renewed its partnership with Ford in the UK to manage its Fleet Demonstrator programme.