Best practices, technology, and new takes on critical business topics from ChainLink Research
Thursday, March 30, 2023 – Published once each month.
Scenario Planning for Supply Chain Risk Management
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The importance of effective supply chain risk management seems to intensify with each new wave of major disruption pummeling the world (the pandemic, war, natural disasters, evolving geopolitics). Effective supply chain risk management requires a coordinated set of strategies, tactics, process changes, and cultural changes. Here we look at a key strategy that deserves more attention, Scenario Planning for Strategic Supply Chain Risk Management.
ChatGPT, What’s It Good For?
Thursday, March 30, 2023
There’s so much buzz about Chatbots. Is this a dangerous road we are heading down, or a high-value tool to make us smarter and more productive? And do Chatbots have a place in supply chain applications? In this series, ChainLink explores the controversies, the technology, and potential applications and abuses of chatbots.
Last Mile Delivery Excellence – Part Two: Simplicity, Efficiency, Profitability
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Perfecting the customer’s last mile delivery experience can be achieved by reducing logistics complexity and increasing efficiency, while controlling costs. Reducing dwell times, product handling, and the number of legs in the journey all contribute to reducing complexity. Automation and simplifying workflows increase efficiency. Route optimization and process improvements reduce costs.