An Integrated Model for the Design of Agile Supply Chains

The latter part of the 20th Century saw the lean production paradigm positively impact many market sectors ranging from automotive through to construction. In particular there is much evidence to suggest that level scheduling combined with the elimination of muda has successfully delivered a wide range of products to those markets where cost is the primary order winning criteria.

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Greyhound Lines, Inc.

Founded in 1914, Greyhound Lines, Inc. is the largest provider of intercity bus transportation, serving more than 3,800 destinations across North America. An American icon, Greyhound provides safe, enjoyable and affordable travel to nearly 18 million passengers each year. The Greyhound running dog is one of the most-recognized brands in the world.

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GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT PART 1: DIFFERENCES IN ATTITUDES

whitePaper | November 1, 2019

In the fall of 2009 MIT CTL conducted a global survey of supply chain risk experiences, attitudes, and risk management practices. Over 1400 supply chain professionals from 70 countries participated. The survey asked business and supply chain managers their opinions about the importance of risk prevention compared to response preparedness. Overall, 54% of respondents considered risk prevention more important, 30% viewed them as equal, and 16% considered response preparedness more important.

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Digital transformation during a pandemic situation

whitePaper | May 20, 2022

The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused a lot of disruptions to society with millions of deaths, high unemployment levels, and exhausted businesses. The entire world is now trying to recover from the eects of the pandemic. Today, the way of life is dierent than what it has been, with limited travel, quarantines, closed oces, as well as supply chain and logistics disorders.

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Transforming CPG Supply Chains in the Digital Era

whitePaper | February 6, 2023

The new wave of digital technologies that connect markets, empower consumers, and incentivizes innovation—has given birth to the omnichannel world. Consumer Packaged Goods companies now gain key insights into the needs and choices of their consumer through omnichannel interactions, and use this data to digitally reimagine their supply chains. Smarter supply networks are simply better at responding to customer demands.

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Optimizing Supply Chain Cost - Export and Import Logistics

whitePaper | February 6, 2020

India currently has cross border trade of US$ 844 billion comprising of exports of US$ 330 billion and imports of US$ 514 billion. India has set an ambitious target of 5% share in global exports (US$ 1 Trillion by 2025). Government of India’s policy initiatives such as ‘Make in India’ and the nation-wide implementation of GST system hold promise for improving India’s global competitiveness. Logistics industry would be a crucial enabler for achieving the envisioned growth potential - with better stakeholder coordination, enhanced infrastructure, improved operational efficiency and enhanced investments

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Zero Trust Manufacturing how to navigate complex supply chains to build trusted IOT devices

whitePaper | June 11, 2022

The rapid adoption of cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) is ushering in billions of connected devices that, left unsecured, represent a significant risk to businesses and consumers. In 2018, Gartner forcasted that the number for connected things would grow to 25 billion by 2021.1 Connected things include a variety of IoT endpoint devices across several critical infrastructure segments, including utilities, automotive, healthcare, retail, and building automation. In these crucial sectors, Gartner estimates that the installed base of IoT endpoints will reach 5.8 billion by the end of 2020.2

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BUILDING MEDTECH SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE

whitePaper | June 6, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting supply chain challenges have presented a unique opportunity for AdvaMed to reflect on key factors thatimpact and support supply chain resilience forthe medtech industry. While there is no single solution to enhance supply chain resilience, AdvaMed has identified several priority areas and pathways to emerge stronger and strengthen future resilience.

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Greyhound Lines, Inc.

Founded in 1914, Greyhound Lines, Inc. is the largest provider of intercity bus transportation, serving more than 3,800 destinations across North America. An American icon, Greyhound provides safe, enjoyable and affordable travel to nearly 18 million passengers each year. The Greyhound running dog is one of the most-recognized brands in the world.

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