Nowadays, it seems as if instant gratification isn’t fast enough. We all experience the need to stay informed at an immediate rate. This need is intensified if your organization depends on receiving timely information in order to maintain a healthy supply chain and meet your customer’s needs. Whether you’re placing an order online, storing goods […]
Five Benefits of Investing in Operational Intelligence »
The phrase “operational intelligence” has been floating around a lot lately. And with the phrase comes impressive claims that operational intelligence yields improved performance and visibility for supply chain operations. According to Ventana Research, operational intelligence is defined as, “a set of event-centered information and analytics processes operating across the extended organization that enable people […]
The New Flexibility of Being “On Time” »
There are many actions in your supply chain that must be managed in order to make sure your goods arrive at their destination on time. Even with precision planning, as soon as goods are on the road, you no longer have control. You know that there may be disruptions that will cause your arrival time […]
Reusable Containers: The Under-Appreciated Champions of the Supply Chain »
How often do you think about reusable containers? My guess is not very often, right? Reusable containers, however, are essential for enabling all aspects of the supply chain. Coming in all shapes and sizes, containers are essential to many industries–transportation, oil & gas, heavy equipment manufacturing, waste management & recycling to name a few. Basically, […]
Firefighting: When ‘Just in Case’ is More than a Phrase »
Last weekend, I spent Saturday afternoon at a picnic sponsored by the small historic town that I’ve lived in for nearly a decade. One thing (of many) that I love about the town is the local fire station that’s less than a mile from my home, and how involved the firefighters are with the town […]
Supply Chain Visibility – In-Dash Navigation For Your Entire Fleet »
“Woohoo! You have reached your destination and you can hold your head up high – BECAUSE YOU ARE A GENIUS!” For those not familiar with America’s best-known cartoon family, that line comes from Homer Simpson and is the most downloaded voice “skin” for the TomTom GPS navigation system. Going beyond the simple overlay of voice skins […]