In today's complex global supply chains, it's crucial for goods and services to move smoothly. However, these supply chains are more complicated and interconnected than ever, making them susceptible to various risks, both from within and outside the organization. Traditional methods, which heavily
The Transformative Power of AI in Supply Chain Management
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in supply chain management builds on a rich history, dating back to the 1950s when the idea of AI started taking shape, and Alan Turing introduced the Turing Test, as a way to measure machine intelligence. Today, with the advent of powerful large language models (LLMs)
African Supply Chains: Challenges; Opportunities; and Strategies for Success
Guest post by: Obinabo Tochukwu Tabansi, Lagos, Nigeria. Africa is home to the next major world economy, and African supply chains will make that possible. Despite the impact of the recent pandemic, Africa's economy is doing better than expected. According to the African Development Bank (AFDB),
IoT: Enabling Sustainable Shipping and Warehousing
In recent years, every organization has been enormously concerned about the sustainability of its supply chain. In fact, according to McKinsey, a consumer company's supply chain, for instance, accounts for more than 80% of its greenhouse-gas emissions and beyond 90% of its impact on air, land,
A Brief Overview of EV Supply Chains
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 was a successful year for the EV market and EV supply chains. Yes, the lockdown affected EV (electric vehicle) sales negatively. But, policy measures related to climate change in some countries, especially in Europe, financial incentives from governments, efforts
Is the Future of Supply Chains Local?
If you still think that the globalization of supply chains is only beneficial, then it is the right time to reconsider your thoughts. Brief History of Globalization Globalization started a long time ago. The ancient Silk Road was one of the first global supply chains. Globalization has gone
Introduction to Last Mile Delivery: Challenges and Solutions
After e-commerce became the new commerce, customer expectations for fast delivery of products have become a challenge. Last year, retail eCommerce had sales up to 4.28 trillion US dollars worldwide. With over two billion people purchasing goods online, customer behavior and expectations changed a
Vertical Farming for a Better Food Supply Chain
One of the biggest questions in the food supply chain is this: Will our global food system manage to satisfy the demand of more than 9 billion people by 2050? This article is divided into three parts. First, we talk briefly about how the food supply chain works. Secondly, we explain the