Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

This article is from Asena Denizeri & Anil Gurbuz at Solvoyo and examines the challenges around supply chain planning for 2022 and beyond. As we welcome 2022, we also welcome new supply chain challenges. Here are the challenges retailers may face in their supply chain operations in 2022 and some tips for overcoming them.

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The Smart Software

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Smart Software is pleased to announce that Thomas Willemain’s article "Managing Inventory amid Regime Change” for Smart Software’s blog has won 1st place in the 2022 Supply Chain Brief MVP Awards. Our articles are read by an audience of over 97,000 people on our smartcorp.com site and newsletter.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Your Supply Chain Roadmap IDC’s Predictions for 2022 and Beyond. IDC’s Predictions for 2022 and Beyond webinar threw a lens on the four key overarching themes that address critical hotspots for today’s supply chains: resiliency, worker productivity, forecasting, and last mile. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – February 2022.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JULY 14, 2022

These changes have all had a profound impact on how suppliers, distributors, and retailers manage inventory. These days, however, inventory is back in a big way – whether intentionally or not. In this article, we’ll look at the state of inventory management and how a 3PL can help your operations.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we look forward to 2022 and beyond, the overall guidance must be “prepare for anything.” IDC expects spending on Digital Transformation (DX) on the top 5 use cases – smart warehousing, freight management, optimized operations, supplier network management, and predictive network inventory orchestration – to hit USD $33Bn in 2022.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 14, 2023

Managing Inventory amid Regime Change by Thomas Willemain, Ph.D ​If Statisticians use the phrase differently, in a way that has high relevance for demand planning and inventory optimization. This blog is about “regime change” in the statistical sense, meaning a major change in the character of the demand for an inventory item.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The Retail Trends Shaping How We Shop in 2022. Whether or not you know what the metaverse means (we’ll save that article for another day), it is a rising retail trend. As cited in Placer Lab’s Report on the Top 10 Retail Brands to Watch in 2022 , these smaller stores (down to 32,000 sq. The Metaverse. The metaverse.

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Arkieva

JULY 27, 2022

Whether you are a manufacturer, retailer or distributor, inventory is likely one of your largest assets – after cash of course. Weak management of the inventory process results in a porous supply chain. How to Have a Serious Conversation About Inventory was first posted on July 27, 2022 at 7:53 am.

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Arkieva

MARCH 8, 2022

Successful management of inventory is a hot topic in supply chain management. The Wrong Inventory Approach Can Strangle Production Output was first posted on March 8, 2022 at 7:44 am. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Arkieva

MAY 31, 2022

A lot of projects propose to deliver ROI through lower levels of inventory. Servicing the demand at desired service levels with lower inventory should save the company some money. The ROI of Inventory Reduction was first posted on May 31, 2022 at 10:30 am. But how, exactly? Please contact me at hyeboah@arkieva.com.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 18, 2022

Every supply chain planner’s goal is to provide the highest degree of customer service while reducing inventory in the supply chain network. High customer service translates to more business for the organization, and low inventory costs mean increased working capital. Please contact me at hyeboah@arkieva.com.

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Arkieva

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Unlike a fine wine, inventory does not get better with age. Learn more about the importance of balancing inventory levels with related costs. What Does Your Pantry Have in Common with Inventory Management? was first posted on October 19, 2022 at 9:05 am. Please contact me at hyeboah@arkieva.com.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! Effective inventory management is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. Good inventory management means having visibility into your inventory levels at all times, so you can make sure you have enough products on hand to meet customer demand.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 4, 2023

Our Top Blogs of 2022 was first posted on January 4, 2023 at 8:10 am. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Each year, visitors read our supply chain blog to take advantage of all that we have shared. This is the round up of our top posts.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

Kimberly-Clark, in 2022, finished the year at 13% margin and 6.15 turns in 2022. Orbit Charts for Kimberly-Clark and Kellogg for 2013-2022 A good friend of mine, asked, “Isn’t this the impact of the pandemic.” Which leads me to share an article that I think that every supply chain leader should read.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2022

He explains, “In 2022, it’s going to be important that supply chain technology companies can really provide solutions that enhance connectivity and visibility.”[1] In the year 2022, the logistics industry is predicted a bright outlook.” For example, the price to ship a container skyrocketed. billion by 2027.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2022

This article is from Wayne Snyder at Blue Yonder, and looks at the intricacies of the ever-growing same-day delivery market. According to a survey by Gatepoint Research, 40% of retailers are focusing on this as one of their 2022 priorities. Step One: Right Inventory in the Right Location. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 24, 2022

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! A very important part of many businesses is managing inventory. Companies in all different industries need to have inventory in stock in order to remain afloat and deliver their products to customers in a timely manner and avoid inventory management mistakes.

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Ware2Go

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Fast Shipping in 2022. Headed into 2022, the demand for next-day and same day delivery continues to grow, with may consumers expecting to receive products in less than 2 hours. Ware2Go CEO Steve Denton predicted that same-day delivery would be merchants’ greatest opportunity for 2022 in an interview with eSeller365.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Fabrizio Fantini, Founder and CEO of Evo commented, “Together with ToolsGroup, we can shape the vision for the supply chain of the future – one that powers smarter supply chain decisions for human managers through optimal price and inventory calculations. Resources Learn more about this exciting partnership HERE.

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Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

Supply Chain Market Report – July 2022 This edition will cover: The signs of looming stagflation How executives can prepare their supply chains The imminent problem of staffing shortages The latest use of drones in supply chain Notable changes in the leadership ranks. Dr. Bruce Arntzen’s article Recession Proof your Supply Chain is relevant.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This article is from Michael Balint at Solvoyo and looks at the fresh produce supply chain. In a Sept 2022 Deloitte article, they maintain that “perishability is still relevant but now more of a pocketbook issue. To read the article, click HERE.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 27, 2022

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! However, to have a profitable online selling business, it’s crucial to understand the importance of inventory management in eCommerce. An effective inventory management system is one of the most crucial elements of running a sustainable eCommerce business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

In February 2023 I wrote the article What Does 2023 Have In-Store for Global Supply Chains? This post was subsequently followed by two articles that discussed some of the findings from the survey. And recent disruptions, including the war in Ukraine, placed supply chain resilience as a priority on the top of the agenda for CEOs.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. So what are the main trends in manufacturing you need to know for 2022? So what are the main trends in manufacturing you need to know for 2022? We shed some light on current trends – and what’s around the corner.

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

As I discussed in a recent article in RFID Journal , RFID technology has changed a lot since 2005 and could be the secret to ensuring greater visibility and inventory accuracy this year. and bring inventory accuracy up to an impressive 99.9%. Inventory tracking is the most successful use case for RFID technology.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

1 Your Input Channel In November 2022 my story To Realize the Circular Economy Dream – Reach Out to Your Community , I used the example of a company that takes bread crusts (a by-product of one industry) and uses it for making beer. Singapore for instance only really recycled 6% of the plastic collected in 2022.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 15, 2022

Many retailers are feeling inventory pains despite assuring analysts that they're quite pleased with their inventory levels. Mind you, some retailers may indeed be pleased with their inventory levels, but others may be trying to figure out where to store the excess inventory since so many warehouses are beyond full.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

Many merchants were concerned about having enough inventory to meet demand, and consumers wondered if they would be able to secure holiday gifts for loved ones. According to a 2021 survey, 43% of merchants ordered holiday inventory earlier than usual, and 44% ordered more than usual. Big Picture Thinking.

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Unleashed

JULY 2, 2023

Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) is a fundamental inventory metric for measuring efficiency and liquidity inside a product business. It’s used frequently in inventory accounting to help businesses understand their holding costs and make optimised purchasing decisions. What is Days Inventory Outstanding?

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

How retailers are reevaluating post-pandemic inventory strategies. Perhaps you’ve read a little about the digital twin concept in one of our past articles on supply chain technology, but we would have touched on it only briefly. Digital Twins for Inventory and Supply Planning. Inventory Rationalisation at Bunnings.

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Vinculum

JUNE 13, 2022

Disruption was still a cause, but some of the warehouse trends for 2022 act as a savior to run the process in an advanced course. In this article, the top seven warehouse management trends for 2022 are clubbed up together to understand the system in a magnificent way better. Supply chain recovery.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Feature Article by Dr. Raymon Krishnan – President at the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. This article was originally written and published for DHL in January 2020 and focused on the trade wars and how to leverage opportunities for tariff reductions. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – August 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This article is from Chetan Chaudhari at GEP and examines the ongoing aluminum can shortage. To read the full article, click HERE. Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2023

A Focus on Safety Stock Is Too Narrow for Effective Inventory Management. My inbox is full of articles on probabilistic planning to improve safety stock. A manufacturing company’s safety stock is 30-40% of the total inventory requirement. The testing showed great promise, but o9 stopped the testing at the end of 2022.

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Arkieva

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Inventory planners have a difficult task balancing customer demand with inventory levels. A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 1 was first posted on November 8, 2022 at 7:44 am. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2022

Only time will tell, but factors seem to point to similar conditions for shippers in 2022, at least to start the year. According to a Heavy Duty Trucking article , analysts from FTR expect spot market rates to remain elevated in 2022 despite decreasing from the estimated 2021 level. And what could come into play in 2022?

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