The Future of Supply Chain Automation

  Supply Chain Predictive Analytics As the name suggests, predictive analytics predicts future trends like exchange rates, sales demand, and other supply chain metrics. This method relies on the application of statistical modeling and regression analysis to historical data to identify and understand trends and shape future trends. These techniques are not new, as they have been used since the advent of computers. What has changed is the ability of computers to quickly analyze large amounts of data, and advanced data mining techniques. These techniques help to analyze structured and unstructured data. Predictive analytics uses the theory of probability to determine what might happen based on patterns and trends identified by analyzing historical data. The availability of data may be a result of the digitization and application of previous digital technologies. Nearly every industry has implemented or plans to implement predictive analytics to some degree. Predictive supply chain ana...

  What is Cold Chain? The term cold chain refers to a temperature-controlled supply chain designed to ensure that products (such as temperature-sensitive foods, beverages, and bio-pharmaceuticals) in transit are within a specified temperature range to protect their integrity. Ensuring that products are in good condition upon delivery can often be a challenge. Cold chain logistics  do not start when a product is loaded onto an airplane or truck. It impacts every step of the supply chain, from procurement to shipping, warehousing, and last-mile delivery. Temperature-sensitive foods must be stored at a specific and constant temperature. During this process, the cargo is exposed to an increase or decrease in temperature, which can cause disaster for the cargo being transported. Every year goods are lost, especially within the pharmaceutical market, but we also see tons of risk within the perishable sectors. Cold chain logistics include the right packaging, the right transport equi...

The Covid-19 pandemic was first detected in Wuhan, China in November 2019. By March 2020, governments around the world announced lockdowns to limit the spread of the SARSCoV2 virus that caused Covid-19. In June 2021, more than 176 million people worldwide were affected by the deadly virus. More than 3.8 million people died, in many cases, even after severe medical treatment. In April 2021, India experienced a “second wave”, even though the country has more than 1 million vaccination programs every day. Countries with large populations have the largest number of new cases and deaths. Though it has passed already, the epidemic is far from over. As the pandemic was at its peak, several non-governmental organizations came forward to provide logistical support to the nation. With the increase in Covid cases, more and more people were banking on the NGOs to provide them assistance. Since continuous SOS calls for ambulance services, the need for critical care has risen exponentially. By March...

  The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted unprecedented scientific speed, collaboration, and investment towards the development of vaccines vital to end the current crisis. To read and hear so many stories about the dedication and commitment of those on the front lines caring for patients and fighting this pandemic has been both heart-wrenching and reassuring. The primary health care system has shown itself to be the weakest link in the pandemic response as it cannot keep hospitals bursting to the point of overflowing with critically ill patients even though it is so important for "flattening the curve" through monitoring, testing, and contact tracking. Though the pandemic has shed light on the weaknesses of countries' health systems, it has also made clear how crucial primary healthcare can be in times of emergency. UNICEF the world organization has especially addressed barriers to adequate health care and information concerning the most vulnerable children and mothers. By fo...

  The first Covid outbreak was noticed in China in December 2020. A large number of pneumonia cases of unknown origin in Wuhan were reported to the World Health Organization. The infection began spreading to other countries and eventually affected several countries and nations. The number of coronavirus infections increased rapidly at the beginning of 2020. The second wave started in India in March 2021, and most cases were reported in India in April. Millions of people struggled with oxygen tanks and hospital beds during this second wave. As India faced a rapid and unprecedented second wave of the COVID19 epidemic, the healthcare sectors felt tremendous pressure, resulting in a serious shortage of medical equipment, beds, oxygen cylinders, medicines, ventilators, and other medical resources in hospitals. More than 40 countries including the United States, Europe, Russia, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq provided help to India to fight the upcoming second wav...