Realities in the adoption of Supply Chains technologies

Roger OakdenLogistics Management, Procurement, Supply Chains & Supply Networks

Supply Chain Analytics

IT needs of different groups Supply Chain professionals must be aware of current and new technologies that can improve the movement and storage of goods, but also be aware of the realities concerning adoption and implementation. Each group in a supply chain (shippers, LSPs and product sellers) has a role in many supply chains, but their technology needs will differ, … Read More

Reducing Power and Dependency in Supply Chains Cloud

Roger OakdenLogistics Management, Logistics Planning, Procurement, Supply Chains & Supply Networks

Business plan thinking

Risks when relying on the Cloud Data and information have value, so organisations need to ideally own, manage and control their supply chain data and information. But this can be a challenge in a Cloud based IT world. The continual message about ‘partners’ and ‘partnerships’ in business can hide the fact that suppliers are in business to make a profit. … Read More

Container ports congestion and delays in supply chains

Roger OakdenLogistics Management, Logistics Planning, Supply Chains & Supply Networks

Swanston Dock Melbourne Port Australia

Visibility by Logistics Service Providers The wish for visibility through supply chains has risen in surveys over the past twelve months. However, the current congestion and delays at some ports illustrate that whenever the movement of items is controlled by Logistics Services Providers (LSPs), there is a limited range of options for the shipper. Even if you are aware or … Read More

Visibility through Supply Chains is more than IT

Roger OakdenLogistics Management, Procurement, Supply Chains & Supply Networks

Innovation in networks

What is Visibility? Visibility has been a supply chain buzzword over the past twelve months. The better a Logistician can view what is happening through their supply chains, then responses when activities go ‘off plan’ should improve. But what does visibility mean for Logisticians? There are two aspects; one is to ‘see’ the physical movement and storage of goods and … Read More