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How Machine Learning Is Redefining Supply Chain Management

IQMS

Key factors influencing inventory levels, supplier quality, demand forecasting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, production planning, transportation management and more are becoming known for the first time. 15th, 2017 (PDF., The manufacturing industry leads all others in the volume of data it produces on a yearly basis.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 24-28, 2016)

Talking Logistics

The latest example is Jabil, which according to the Wall Street Journal, “will begin making its internally-developed supply chain management software available for subscription in the first quarter of 2017.” Again, rather than repeat myself here, check out my previous posts on this trend: Putting 3PLs and Software Vendors in a Box.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 29 – March 4, 2016)

Talking Logistics

This self-service 4-session course provides an overview of how to build a strong transportation management foundation, with a focus on strategy development, procurement, the role of technology, and the importance of enabling a continuous improvement culture and processes. JDA Achieves Key Competitive Wins and Sees Strong Cloud Growth.

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Lull Case Study: Order Fulfillment that Doesn’t Keep You Up at Night

FLEXE

They had previously been relying on dropshipping from their manufacturers, but that left them with little flexibility to improve their delivery promise. Limited Options: It didn’t make sense to continue with only dropshipping, but signing a long-term contract with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) wasn’t the right fit.

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The 10 inventory management trends to watch for in 2022

Unleashed

With that in mind, here’s our pick of the 10 most important inventory management trends for 2022. For manufacturers and other organisations looking to improve their inventory management processes, cloud technology represents a major opportunity – especially when it comes to remote working. The benefits of 3PL for SMEs.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

In addition to cutting the need for outsourced manufacturing, this move could give the company a leg up on the competition by making it possible to get products in the hands of consumers faster. Additionally, the company’s manufacturing expertise will enable the reduction of production costs.

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Nursing Hospital and Healthcare Supply Into a New Age

Logistics Bureau

Orders are typically placed by different factions within a single facility, and fulfilled by multiple manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors. Trends in Hospital Supply Chain Transformation. This new-found focus on supply chain improvement has given rise to an increasing trend toward centralisation and customer-centric thinking.