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  • 2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Relative Stability and a Migration to the Mean
    by Clint Reiser on December 6, 2023 at 12:15 pm

    The extreme volatility in volumes, prices, and disruptions that have occurred over the recent past are almost unprecedented. I would like to put a stake in the ground and state that I expect (and hope for) a year of relative stability along with a “migration to the mean.” I believe that conditions are poised for a bit of a return to normal, with the supply chain function retaining its increased level of importance in the eyes of the public and C-level suites. Here are some data that support my view. The post 2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Relative Stability and a Migration to the Mean appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

  • Editor’s Choice: A Cybersecurity Planning Framework
    by Chris Cunnane on December 5, 2023 at 2:43 pm

    Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at cybersecurity planning frameworks. It is important to have a robust incident response plan in place for your The post Editor’s Choice: A Cybersecurity Planning Framework appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

  • Top Transportation Technology Trends
    by Steve Banker on December 4, 2023 at 12:12 pm

    This is the time of year when industry analysts and technology pundits make predictions about the future. McKinsey & Company, a worldwide management consulting firm, has done the same. However, their predictions are based, in part, on a survey of more than 250 global shippers and logistic service providers. The survey covered what technologies they The post Top Transportation Technology Trends appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

  • This Week in Logistics News (November 25 – December 1)
    by Chris Cunnane on December 1, 2023 at 12:00 pm

    To say that Black Friday weekend shopping was a success would be an understatement. In fact, to kick off the holiday shopping season, a record 200.4 million shoppers hit the stores and the internet to capitalize on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. The turnout topped The post This Week in Logistics News (November 25 – December 1) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

  • Editor’s Choice: Fortifying Warehouse and Distribution Centers Against Cyberattacks
    by Chris Cunnane on November 30, 2023 at 12:00 pm

    Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on The post Editor’s Choice: Fortifying Warehouse and Distribution Centers Against Cyberattacks appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.