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How the Semiconductor Shortage Could Have Been Averted

QAD

The origin of this most recent semiconductor shortage began in early 2020 as automotive assembly plants and the supply chain shut down due to COVID-19. Very similar to the crisis in 2008-2009 and much to the surprise of industry analysts, automotive demand came back much quicker than expected. In addition to 6.2.1.7,

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The Internet of Things and the Retail Industry

C3 Solutions

From a term that came into use in 2009, the Internet of Things (IoT) has come a long way in 10 years. What's interesting is how the use of IoT technologies to track inventory throughout the supply chain can dovetail with the kind of visibility you gain when you implement a best-of-breed dock scheduling system from C3 Solutions.

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Who said supply chains are boring?: AMR's Top 25 Highs and Lows

Supply Chains Rock

Wednesday, June 03, 2009. While they are second to none in getting clothes from the catwalk to the shop floor, they suffer in quality and anyone that shops at Zara would back me up here. This article in MarineLog reported that "Toyota had to rent a boat in Sweden to store 2,500 extra cars from inventory.". MIT Supply Chain 2020.

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Top 2016 Supply Chain Strategy Posts from the Supply Chain Link Blog

Arkieva

This guest authored blog post by Kevin Hill, Head of Marketing at Quality Scales Unlimited, discusses 10 ways to improve productivity tips. Arrange your inventory based on how often you need to use it. Our definition of Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SiOP) at Solventure contains the following steps: Read More ».

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Autonomous Planning in Supply Chain: 4 Must-Haves for Next-Generation Platforms

Logistics Viewpoints

When the pandemic started in 2020, no one could foresee the impacts of the global supply chain disturbances would last this long. As most of the common pain points and challenges from 2020 continued to be still relevant in 2021, many retailers accelerated their search for next-generation planning capabilities. Response to disruptions.

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What are Dark Stores, and How do they Work? [+ case studies]

Unleashed

The fundamental operations of any dark store can be undertaken with a robust inventory software system , an efficient team of pickers and a store layout optimised for rapid picking. Basic warehouse racking is used to store inventory stock, which is strategically positioned for ease and speed of picking. Why are dark stores on the rise?

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Selling on Walmart Marketplace: Benefits + Best Practices for Walmart Sellers

ShipBob

Walmart, historically known for their brick-and-mortar stores, launched Walmart Marketplace in 2009. In December 2020, Walmart expanded the Walmart+ membership to include free next-day and two-day shipping no matter the cart value, removing the previous $35 minimum. . Inventory forecasting. Reporting and analytics tools.