|
MHI Blog—In these days of rapidly advancing technology, Big Data can be seen one of two ways: as a vehicle for simplification or the speed bump that makes things more complex. The difference? In terms of the supply chain, the experts say it’s understanding big data’s new business case, using it to automate processes and discover end-to-end supply chain visibility and flexibility, and to expand an organization’s ecosystem well beyond its four walls.
Visit http://www.mhisolutionsmag.com/index.php/2016/12/16/big-data-and-automating-processes-with-suppliers/ to view the full article online. |
|
EBN—Some people think that the supply chain is behind in terms
of technology. The technology, though, is available. As an industry, we should start looking at the best ways of leveraging these technologies for benefit. Visit http://www.ebnonline.com/author.asp?section_id=3743&doc_id=282299& to view the full article online. |
|
CoStar—Industrial real estate's unprecedented bull run is expected
to continue well into 2017 as both importers and exporters continue to seek warehouse and distribution centers close to major seaports and inland hubs, while increasingly venturing out to secondary markets. Visit http://www.costar.com/News/Article/INDUSTRIAL-OUTLOOK-Despite-Trade-Uncertainty-E-Commerce-Growth-Expected-to-Further-Boost-Distribution-Property-Growth-in-2017/187767 to view the full article online. |
|
Tech Crunch—Ford CEO Mark Fields was at CES this year, and talked about
what Ford’s doing with its Smart Mobility business, why it made sense to acquire Chariot, to partner with Amazon for in-car Alexa integration, and to generally build out its services portfolio. Visit https://techcrunch.com/2017/01/09/ford-ceo-mark-fields-on-building-mobility-services-acquisitions-and-partnerships/?ncid=eventcarouselrecirc to view the full article online. |
|
Computer World—Recently Samanage, a vendor that offers an enterprise service management platform, released the results of a survey that looked into the use of technology within organizations and specifically how impactful technology is on organizational productivity.
The survey, fielded to nearly 3,000 U.S. working adults, found that workers spend an average of 520 hours a year -- more than one full day’s work each week -- on repetitive services and tasks that could be easily automated. Visit http://www.computerworld.com/article/3045217/it-industry/the-hidden-losses-unproductive-tasks-and-the-promise-of-automation.html to view the full article online. |
|
RevCycle Intelligence—From gauze and paper gowns to implantable medical devices and prescription drugs, provider organizations must implement efficient healthcare supply chain management processes to cut overall costs and standardize care delivery.
Visit http://revcycleintelligence.com/news/3-most-common-healthcare-supply-chain-management-challenges to view the full article online. |
|
Visit http://videos.mhi.org/the-future-of-delivery-drones-versus-wheeled-autonomous-vehicles to view the full article online. |
|
MHI Blog—"Consumer-centric" is the key to success in today’s omni-channel environment. As retailers strive to meet consumer demand for a seamless shopping experience across all channels—brick and mortar locations and online—the winners will be material handling professionals who understand the need for new approaches to distribution and fulfillment centers. Visit http://www.mhi.org/blog to view the full article online. |
|
MH&L—From major retailers' increased influence over every aspect of logistics to the opening (finally!) of the Panama Canal expansion to the election of Donald Trump as U.S. President and the promise of a whole new regulatory environment in Washington, 2016 was a remarkable year in the supply chain.
Visit http://mhlnews.com/global-supply-chain/2016-supply-chain-year-review#slide-0-field_images-193371 to view the full article online. |
|
MHI Blog—While the term "Industry 4.0" is appearing more frequently both in mainstream media and on the minds of corporate leaders worldwide, its meaning—or its ultimate impact—aren’t well understood.
To help companies gain a better grasp on the coming of the fourth industrial revolution, MHI Solutions sat down with Markus Lorenz, partner and managing director of The Boston Consulting Group’s industrial goods and operations practices in Munich, Germany. Visit http://www.mhisolutionsmag.com/index.php/2016/12/16/industry-4-0/ to view the full article online. |
|
Forbes—There have been a number of confusing and contradictory reports today speculating on the future of Apple’s supply chain. Following the election of Donald Trump as the new President of the US, many companies are beginning to review their international exposure to overseas manufacturing. Apple is just the latest that is looking to create more manufacturing jobs back in the US, according to qq.com.
Visit http://www.forbes.com/sites/jwebb/2016/12/30/will-apples-supply-chain-move-back-to-the-us/#51eb0e4b1f62 to view the full article online. |
|
Supply Chain Dive—Mexico is aflame in protest. Supply chains are suffering. It was supposed to be a routine price hike by the Mexican government, but when the government announced late last year it would remove its remaining price subsidies, which raised the price of gasoline by up to 20% in some cases, citizens took to the streets to protest the policy.
Visit http://www.supplychaindive.com/news/mexico-protests-gasolinazo-government-hike-ch-robinson/433526/ to view the full article online. |
|
Global Trade Mag—According to the latest market study released by Technavio,
the global rail logistics market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly four percent between 2017 and 2021. Visit http://www.globaltrademag.com/global-logistics/global-rail-logistics-surpass-210-billion-2021 to view the full article online. |
|
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/mhi-newswire/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=419516&issueID=51301 to view the full article online. |
|
EBN—Ellen MacArthur,founder of Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and a global
expert on circular economy, gave a keynote during the first European Circular Economy Summit, held in Barcelona together with the Smart City Expo World Congress. After describing her experience as a sailor, and how going solo around the world taught her about finite resources, she gave a comprehensive explanation of the Circular Economy concept and why we need to embrace a new way to manufacture and consume products. Visit http://www.ebnonline.com/author.asp?section_id=3560&doc_id=282304& to view the full article online. |
|
Transport Topics—Autonomous truck technology holds the potential to enhance safety, efficiency and productivity in the trucking industry, but its successful deployment will depend on regulation that supports it rather than hinders it, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said.
Visit http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=44474&t=Autonomous-Trucks-Hold-Promise-But-Sensible-Regulation-Is-Needed-ATAs-Spear-Tells-TRB to view the full article online. |
|
The Hill—Toll roads may surge under a $1 trillion infrastructure proposal being floated by Donald Trump. The president elect’s idea for rebuilding the nation’s crumbling roads and bridges relies on private companies instead of the federal government to back transportation projects. Experts say that means investors will be attracted to projects that can recoup their investment costs using some sort of revenue stream, such as through tolls or user fees.
Visit http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/313145-toll-roads-poised-to-boom-under-trump-plan to view the full article online. |
|
CNBC—Amazon has been awarded a patent for a giant flying warehouse that acts as a launchpad for drones to deliver items within minutes. The U.S. e-commerce giant described plans for an "airborne fulfillment center" (AFC) such as an airship or blimp that would float at an altitude of around 45,000.
Visit http://www.cnbc.com/2016/12/29/amazon-flying-warehouse-deploy-delivery-drones-patent.html to view the full article online. |
