Fri.Jan 19, 2024

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Key Insights from NRF 2024: Navigating the Future of Retail

ToolsGroup

The curtains have closed on the National Retail Federation (NRF) 2024 Retail’s Big Show, and this year’s event has been extraordinary, with a record-breaking attendance of nearly 40,000 participants from around the globe. Surpassing the pre-pandemic levels of January 2020, NRF 2024 showcased a robust exchange of ideas, strategies, and insights that promise to shape the retail landscape in the coming year.

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Big, Bulky & Rural with Grafton Elliot

The Logistics of Logistics

Grafton Elliott and Joe Lynch discuss big, bulky, and rural shipping. Grafton is the Founder and CEO of Onward, a big and bulky shipping network that helps retailers offer local like delivery service, to their customers located in suburban and rural zip codes. About Grafton Elliott Grafton Elliott is the Founder and CEO of Onward, a big and bulky shipping network that helps retailers offer local like delivery service, to their customers located in suburban and rural zip codes.Prior to start

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Blue Christmas for retailers as December sales tumble

IT Supply Chain

By David Jinks M.I.L.T. (pictured) Head of Consumer Research, ParcelHero The post Blue Christmas for retailers as December sales tumble appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Red Sea Ocean Transport Shipping Disruption Update

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our readers with a further update on the ongoing Red Sea shipping disruption including added context and implications. Background Just before the Christmas 2023 holiday, Supply Chain Matters alerted our readers to rather troubling signs for another global-wide shipping disruption. Just about one month since our initial alert, industry and general business media continue to echo the importance and ongoing impacts that the Red Sea serves as a major shipping

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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What is an EORI Number and Who Needs One?

ShipBob

EORI numbers are something any cross-border online seller needs to get to grips with. But that can be challenging, especially after Brexit. So whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand internationally, an EORI number is essential for businesses trading with the European Union and UK. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about EORI numbers and whether your business needs one.

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Navigating the Complexities of Ready Mix Concrete Logistics: A Case Study with ThroughPut

ThroughPut

Logistics presents a formidable challenge in the ready mix concrete (RMC) industry. For obvious reasons! RMC is not just any building material; it’s inherently time-sensitive. Unlike cement industry challenges , once mixed, RMC must be delivered and used within a narrow window to preserve its quality and integrity. This critical time frame shapes the entire ready mix concrete logistics.

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This Week in Supply Chain Tech- January 19 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech column has had a brisk start in our 2024 postings, and we have added this supplemental posting. In our initial 2024 posting last week, we highlighted two acquisitions related to supply chain technology providers. In this edition, we highlight added rounds of investment in supply chain tech providers.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Stock Performance 2023

Supply Chain Digest

Big Up Year on Wall Street.

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Ford Cutting Back F-150 Lighting Production Due to Lower EV Demand

Supply Chain Brain

The American car manufacturing giant said that it would be cutting back production at its Michigan Rouge Electric Vehicle Center to just one shift starting April 1, 2024.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Top 10 Integrations To Consider In Delivery Management Software To Implement For A Digital Commerce Business

Loginext

Digital commerce is booming, and many businesses have started to capitalize on this trend. Learn how is LogiNext helping eCommerce businesses streamline their operations using a robust delivery management software. The post Top 10 Integrations To Consider In Delivery Management Software To Implement For A Digital Commerce Business appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Samsung Heavy Lands $235M Gas Carrier Deal

Supply Chain Brain

Samsung Heavy Industries said that the two very large ammonia carriers (VLACs) are scheduled to be delivered by the end of November 2027.

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How Leading Businesses Crush Complexity with Powerful Delivery Management Software

Loginext

Are you curious to learn how enterprise businesses streamline their delivery operations? Well dive right in to get tips and insights on how using delivery management software keeps the logistics operations function like a well oiled machine. The post How Leading Businesses Crush Complexity with Powerful Delivery Management Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Navigating Production Capacity Planning in 2024: A ThroughPut Solution

ThroughPut

We’ve come a long way since COVID-19 first hit, haven’t we? But let’s be real, “planning for the future” still doesn’t feel like a walk in the park. Our world is full of surprises – and not always the pleasant kind. Plans can go topsy-turvy overnight. For those of us in production capacity planning, this roller coaster has taught us a few things: Demand is likely to keep fluctuating dramatically.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Navigating seasonality: How flexible funding can help your business

Taulia

Expert Advice Accounts receivable financing vs factoring Accounts receivable financing and factoring are two receivables financing methods used to increase cash flow. Here’s a guide to their… The post Navigating seasonality: How flexible funding can help your business appeared first on Taulia.

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The Impact of Livestream Commerce

Saleswarp

Livestream shopping has emerged as a new dynamic retail experience, transforming the way consumers engage with products and brands. Originating in China, this phenomenon gained substantial success, reaching an estimated $500 billion in products sold via livestream in 2022. The format’s unedited, live nature adds momentum and energy, fostering engagement as hosts respond to real-time audience interactions.

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The Wall Street Journal E-Edition Article

Operations and Supply Chain Management

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This Week in Logistics News (January 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

I spent the beginning part of the week in New York attending the NRF Big Show. It was a very busy show, with more than 35,000 attendees walking the floors of the Javits Center. I certainly saw a lot of exhibitors touting their AI capabilities, especially when it came to more informed decision making across the entire supply chain network. But I will get into the details in a future article.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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The Wall Street Journal E-Edition Article

Operations and Supply Chain Management

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