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Most Popular Logistics Stories from 2021

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So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2021 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. It was good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors. year-on-year in 2020 with a 39% increase in Q1 2021.

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One Multinational’s Supply Chain Transformation Journey

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A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. A Complex Supply Chain. Customization is provided for 5 different supply chains (for example, make-to-order, make-to-stock, etc.) A Transformation Journey.

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Overcoming Hurdles to Supply Chain Transformation

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.”[1] As a result, there has been more and more talk about the need for supply chain transformation. Any supply chain transformation effort worth undertaking should address organizational hurdles and position a company to take advantage of emerging opportunities. Supply Chain Transformation Hurdles.

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Walmart’s Massive Investment in a Supply Chain Transformation

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Blue Yonder is a leading provider of supply chain software solutions including several solutions that will be mentioned in this article – demand management, inventory optimization, replenishment, warehouse management, warehouse control systems, yard management, and transportation management. Walmart’s operating income was $22.5

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Supply Chain Transformation, Part One: The Transformation Imperative

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He writes, “Global supply chains were clearly in trouble before COVID-19 arrived on the scene, but when it did, the weakness of our time-honored strategies for procurement, production and delivery became shockingly evident. ”[2] He insists supply chain innovation today is not a choice, but an imperative.

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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023

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Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.

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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

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GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation. Their vision guiding this transformation is the creation of a highly effective IBP process. Mr. Herrin came out of retirement in October of 2021 to join GEON.