#supplychain

Leah Barrier

Nov 15, 2019
6 min

Zero-Waste Supply Chain Model

Eco-friendly. Carbon footprint. Sustainable. Green. These cultural terms and socially popular phrases are riding the fast track to progressive ideology and even necessity - with waste throughout the supply chain taking center stage. What, then, must be done in order to restructure and integrate a ‘greener’ supply chain, industry wide? A zero-waste supply chain guarantees the reuse or at least recycle of every product or byproduct of a supply chain. This initiative is beginnin

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The END of the "End-to-End Supply Chain" Facade

Leah Barrier

Sep 20, 2019
3 min

The END of the "End-to-End Supply Chain" Facade

Cliched phrases are a dime a dozen. Throw in “end-to-end supply chain” and the logistics industry joins the conversations attempting to validate buzz-worthy expressions dripping with over-promises and under-deliverable intentions. Which emphasizes the issue once again. Is it the end? Or rather an updated approach to full service and comprehensive visibility? While some aspects of the supply chain are logistically separated, the general movement and problem solving initiatives

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Leah Barrier

Sep 17, 2019
4 min

Strategic Supply Chain Optimization

The continuing evolution of logistics solutions is enabling businesses to fully optimize their supply chain, end-to-end, both monetarily and

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Let's Talk Steel Supply Chain and the Integration of Enterprise AI

Leah Barrier

Aug 23, 2019
3 min

Let's Talk Steel Supply Chain and the Integration of Enterprise AI

With technological advancements compounding on evolutionary concepts, particularly those involving machine learning and artificial intelligence, it was only a matter of time before the industry known for laying the ground work (literally) for the latest industrial advancements took note and began employing data lakes in attempts to streamline efficiency. To be clear, we are referring to the metal industry – more specifically, steel. The production of crude steel on a global l

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A Brief Synopsis of Blockchain Integration Into the Supply Chain. A 6 Year Forecast.

Leah Barrier

Aug 16, 2019
2 min

A Brief Synopsis of Blockchain Integration Into the Supply Chain. A 6 Year Forecast.

The supply chain market is forecasted to further implement blockchain on a global scale by 60% from 2019-2025 - a six-year window becoming aggressively receptive to information technologies and comprehensive digitization. Complete transparency, heightened security, and thorough inventory management are immediate sectors within the supply chain being digitally upgraded with multiple pilot blockchain projects that are set to materialize this year (2019). Walmart, Nestle, BHP, B

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5 Ways Supply Chain Management Can Improve a Company's Financial Statements. Updated.

Leah Barrier

Jul 26, 2019
3 min

5 Ways Supply Chain Management Can Improve a Company's Financial Statements. Updated.

Highly optimized and well-versed supply chain management companies attain the capacity to streamline technical adaptations and manage extreme complexities within the varying sectors woven through international trade and logistics. Supply chain management companies exist to control the chaos - to create specific procedural events based on a meticulous timeline all within a synchronized network of transportation units. Add to this a cumulative reduction of operating costs with

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Humans + Automation. You Can't Have One Without the Other.

Leah Barrier

Jul 12, 2019
2 min

Humans + Automation. You Can't Have One Without the Other.

While inclusive automation seems to be rapidly overcompensating for human inadequacies in the supply chain industry, the need for cognitive intervention remains – with indefinite viability. Warehousing demands continue to rise with the expansion of current businesses and the inevitable addition of emerging businesses entering the market on a daily basis. The increase in retail demand conjunctively increases the need for a faster, more efficient warehousing work flow. Enter ro

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The Inevitable Merge of Supply Chain and Blockchain

clnworldwide

Jul 5, 2019
3 min

The Inevitable Merge of Supply Chain and Blockchain

Separately Written by Randall Mardus and Leah Barrier How is blockchain good for the supply chain industry and is it right for my business? If you work in the supply chain and logistics field you are likely familiar with the industry’s shortcomings; how inefficient it is at keeping track of shipments from one carrier to the next; how many independent carriers there are and how difficult it is to keep track of who is who and where your shipment is at any given time; how much p

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Leah Barrier

Jun 28, 2019
2 min

Supply Chain Metamorphosis

While supply chain management predictions are digitized in nature, the automated progression may be closer than you think. Out-dated procedures are limiting end-to-end efficiency and clouding transparency. Enter automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, and predictive analysis to restructure the logistics and oversight of supply chain management on a comprehensive level. Over the next 10 years, fully optimized machines running self-regulating software could be expansivel

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The Future May Be Automated, But Will There Be a Future Without Sustainability?

Leah Barrier

Feb 15, 2019
2 min

The Future May Be Automated, But Will There Be a Future Without Sustainability?

According to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a grouping of notable corporations reduced their supply chain’s carbon footprint by 633 million tons in 2018. This resulted in a yearly valuation of $19.3 billion saved for their collective companies. Among the coalition taking the carbon emissions initiative were Walmart, Target, Kellogg, and Dell. “The 115 members, representing $3.3 trillion in procurement spending, made disclosure requests to 11,692 suppliers asking for inf

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Next Steps to a Fully Automated Supply Chain

Leah Barrier

Feb 8, 2019
2 min

Next Steps to a Fully Automated Supply Chain

Sooner than later, supply chains will have the ability to run from distribution through fulfillment with minimal human interaction. Enter full automation. Set the scene: Software partnered with Artificial Intelligence (AI) could automate orders through consumer demand, most likely through digitized anticipation using machine learning and internet cookie crumbs. Autonomous warehouse bots then pick and pack, shuttling them to both driverless trucks and computerized drones. Whil

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Should You Be Integrating Supply Chain Automation?

Leah Barrier

Jan 25, 2019
3 min

Should You Be Integrating Supply Chain Automation?

It seems only fitting to interject a counter position right when the logistics and supply chain industry is picking up full steam on the train to automation. Perhaps it’s a bit hypocritical, but all seemingly good and progressive things need to be handled and implemented with care. Certain due processes are required to maximize workflow and seamless efficiency. Should your entire supply chain be automated? Only part of it? By approaching the topic on a comprehensive scale and

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Top 3 Predictions for the Healthcare Supply Chain

Leah Barrier

Dec 7, 2018
2 min

Top 3 Predictions for the Healthcare Supply Chain

2019 Edition. The ecosystem evolution within the supply chain is not only inevitable, but imperative. Conversely, optimization through collaborative efforts focused on industry leaders has recently introduced itself as the primary topic of communication within principal sectors of healthcare. What does this mean for the future? Impending process implementations for starters. Aside from the obvious, the below reflect predictive behaviors to be expected in response to market fa

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Leah Barrier

Nov 2, 2018
1 min

Global Project Management

Managing any project at an intricate level in any industry is not for the faint of heart. Freight management on a global scale involves specialized knowledge and an understanding of logistical complexities, with the ability to predict and adapt on a dimensional level. Partnering with a logistics provider who can confidently handle multifaceted project movements is essential to shipper peace of mind. CLN Worldwide is an industry leader in terms of project freight management kn

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The Future of Your Supply Chain is Automation & Robotics

Leah Barrier

Sep 7, 2018
2 min

The Future of Your Supply Chain is Automation & Robotics

Automation overview – How long before full implementation How robotics efficiently streamline supply chain production A heightened level of eagerness surrounds the logistics industry in regards to technological advances with an increased focus on automation. With the surge in ecommerce, distribution challenges are conversely on the rise, all while consumer needs for expedited convenience is becoming a global standard. The general confusion derived from the urgency (or lack th

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Artificial Intelligence Set to Transform Traditional Freight Forwarders

Leah Barrier

Aug 24, 2018
2 min

Artificial Intelligence Set to Transform Traditional Freight Forwarders

Every week something else becomes completely automated. The industry wide digital progression is essentially a broken record, except the record is now downloadable from the cloud and set on repeat instead of shuffle. Times change. Industries adapt. This particular adaptation is essential to the development and even survival of freight forwarders across the board. Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the brink of fully automating the shipping and supply chain industry as a whole

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The Blockchain and the Supply Industry: A Closer Look

Randall Mardus

Jun 15, 2018
5 min

The Blockchain and the Supply Industry: A Closer Look

In our last blockchain post we went over what the blockchain is and how it works. But if you are reading this there are two more questions you want answered; how is it good for the supply chain industry and is it right for my business? This post will address the industry-wide question. For all the literature that exists on the blockchain, thus far the leading document about its potential impact on the supply chain industry is a 2018, 28-page white paper authored by DHL and Ac

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Navigate New Ocean Freight Industry Alliances Like a Pro

Carol Frachon

Jun 7, 2017
2 min

Navigate New Ocean Freight Industry Alliances Like a Pro

Rapid changes in the ocean freight industry have generated anxiety throughout the global supply chain, with shippers, ports and marine terminal operators facing uncertainty as new carrier alliances emerge in an industry-wide effort to cut excess vessel capacity and trim operating costs. Three new alliances, which include 11 of the world’s largest container shipping lines, became operational in April 2017. These alliances represent nearly 80 percent of global container trade a

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Air Freight Transportation Drives Value to Businesses

Carol Frachon

May 26, 2017
2 min

Air Freight Transportation Drives Value to Businesses

According to IATA, the managing agency for airfreight, 18.6 billion dollars of goods are transported through the air DAILY. In fact, global airfreight has become such a hot commodity the demand has increased by 14% in March of this year. At initial glance, air transportation seems expensive. But, when evaluating the supply chain comprehensively, in the end it can save you tons. From forecast planning to urgent needs, there are several reasons businesses decide on airfreig

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Cranes and Construction: Factors to Consider & Tips of the Transport Trade

Carol Frachon

Apr 28, 2017
4 min

Cranes and Construction: Factors to Consider & Tips of the Transport Trade

Cranes and Construction: Factors to Consider & Tips of the Transport Trade From Singapore to Seattle, a familiar site looms against the skyline—cranes poised to complete towering buildings, bridges, roads. They come in all shapes and sizes, and are essential to most any construction project. The crane market is inextricably linked to the health of the construction industry—in this post, we take a look at international and domestic construction projections to get an idea of wh

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