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Robots Take Center Stage at MODEX 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

The robots can perform various tasks, such as transporting goods, picking orders, sorting items, and replenishing inventory. Predictive Analytics Predictive analytics is the use of AI and ML to analyze data and make predictions about future outcomes, events, or behaviors.

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Just-In-Time Management – How to Manage Inventory in 2024

ThroughPut

The Just-In-Time inventory management approach revolutionized manufacturing forever. What is Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory Management? Its central mission is to curtail inventory expenses and amplify operational efficiency by timing the receipt of goods to coincide with their actual need in the manufacturing cycle.

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Supply Chain Planning In Excel: A Perilous Path

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Limited Data Handling Capabilities Excel is a versatile tool for basic data management and analysis, but when it comes to handling vast amounts of complex supply chain data, it falls short. Supply chain planning involves numerous variables, such as demand forecasts, inventory levels, lead times, and production capacities.

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5 Can’t-Miss Insights from the Retail Technology Show 2023

ToolsGroup

Inventory Remains Make-or-Break for Omnichannel Success With brick-and-mortar stores opening again, new markets beginning to emerge, and product diversification increasing, efficient omnichannel management is becoming both more complicated and more essential. Looking for eco-friendly ways to handle excess inventory?

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7 Ways AI Can Impact Your Supply Chain and Logistics Operations

Stord

From improved customer experience to greater inventory planning and forecasting, AI promises to make all of our lives easier and reduce those all-too-common supply chain headaches. Ben Daugherty, Senior Account Executive Smarter Inventory Forecasting Historically, inventory forecasting has challenged most growing brands.

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2022 Supply Chain Predictions

Logistics Viewpoints

Instead, they are likely to carry higher levels of inventory as a lower cost alternative. The move toward carrying higher levels of inventory will initially increase GDP growth numbers as inventory restocking occurs. Aside from improved ETAs, AI plays a role in other aspects of transportation management.

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The 10 inventory management trends to watch for in 2022

Unleashed

It’s seen businesses adapting rapidly, with technology playing a key role in giving managers the flexibility and efficiency to thrive. Best practice inventory management – and the wider world of supply chain management – has played a big part in business survival through 2021. 10 inventory management for 2022: 1.