‘Traditionally a large part of the population has not been aware of the supply chain opportunities,’ begins Dana Stiffler, Managing VP at Gartner, when asked if women feel like the industry is welcoming enough for them. One of the reasons is that for a very long time logistics and transportation have been seen as mostly […]
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With the growing need for digitally interconnected supply chain networks, Gartner, Inc. has identified the top 8 supply chain technology themes in 2021. Gartner analysts have selected the themes for their transformational potential and their ability to foster operational resiliency across business functions, technology, and service delivery. “This year, we’ve decided to focus on broader, overarching technology themes rather […]
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Manufacturers around the world are under pressure to bring their factory workforce into the 21st century, yet 57% of manufacturing leaders say that their organization lacks skilled workers to support digitization plans, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. The 2020 Gartner Smart Manufacturing Strategy and Implementation Trends Survey was conducted online between October and December […]
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Ever since the first vaccine breakthrough was announced the supply chain geared up to deliver on an unseen before that scale. The response of the industry has been nothing but immaculate and millions of people are receiving jabs every day across the globe. According to Stephen Meyer, Research Director at Gartner, supply chain organisations have […]
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Here we go again! Sustainability is on our mind with our latest conference on the 11th May! Join us! This month’s magazine is led by Logmore – the Finish company that is protecting Covid-19 vaccines across the globe; Gartner shares with us how supply chains successfully delivered Covid-19 vaccines to millions of people; NewMotion looks […]
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Over half of supply chain organizations have improving diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as an objective or goal, but only a quarter have formal targets according to the Supply Chain Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey* by Gartner, Inc. and the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM). In a survey of 298 supply chain professionals from November through December […]
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Geraint John, Vice President, Supply Chain Research & Advisory, Gartner, spoke to The Logistics Point about supply chain resilience and what companies are finding the hardest to achieve. Cost and consumers’ attitudes are reshaping the industry and organisations are balancing carefully between expenses and social responsibility. Would that be a impossible? What are supply chain […]
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Amazon, the largest e-commerce platform in the world, is a leading player in the industry. The company’s growth has been overseen by its founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, who recently announced he is stepping down. Many are now asking what will follow next for the e-commerce giant and how will the new CEO Andy Jassy […]
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In this edition: James Smith, Managing Director and Partner at Autostore System UK & Ireland, speaks to us about urban warehousing, the power of last mile solutions and how micro-fulfilment will turn into the next big thing. Carbon insetting – did you know it is possible? Changing old logistics equipment might be a better way […]
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Susan Boylan, Director, Analyst at Gartner says it is too early to fully appreciate the change Brexit has caused. In the coming months more details will become visible and companies and countries will have a better picture. Register now for Logistics & Supply Chain Networking Event on 27th January, 5pm UK time!
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