Supply chain analytics isn't just about data and numbers, says Rich Diaz, chief executive officer and president of Catena Solutions. Humans play an integral role in ensuring that it drives decision-making.
Shippers need vital data from throughout the supply chain in one, easily accessible place, says Tim Story, president and co-founder of Third Axiom Solutions.
Capacity, reliability and cost containment are the most important factors in successful e-commerce delivery, says Rob Glover, vice president of sales at OSM Worldwide.
Disruption in the supply chain brought on by the pandemic showed that transformational leadership is required over the next few years, says Michael Burnette, fellow at the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee.
Logistics has traditionally been viewed as a back-office function, but today it has a direct impact on the customer experience, says Michael Campese, senior vice president of sales and marketing with EFW.
An update on the partnership between Overhaul and Microsoft, discussing the ever-increasing importance of tight security throughout every stage of the supply chain.
Laura Baucus, director of the automotive industry group of the Dykema law firm, advises how companies can protect their contracts with suppliers, and how they should respond when supply issues arise.
Transportation visibility software is among the technologies required to enhance the last-mile delivery customer experience, says Bart De Muynck, chief industry officer at project44.
Companies contemplating building logistics software in-house need to assess the ongoing costs involved, says Walt Heil, senior vice president of developed markets at Locus.
