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Automation in 45 Minutes! Fully automated Rack Clad Warehousing solutions from SSI SCHAEFER

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Logistics & warehousing infrastructures are a critical part of any supply chain operational model. We see a renewed focus on inventory positioning, given the attention on supply chain risk management and the exponential growth in e-commerce activities, as well as higher demand for cold chain logistics. And why is this so?

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2022 Supply Chain Predictions

Logistics Viewpoints

It is therefore unsurprising that these characteristics are central to our 2022 supply chain predictions. We expect direct impacts to diminish in 2022. The disruptions caused by COVID-19 came in the form of port delays, warehouse quarantine requirements , and travel restrictions. Labor Shift – It’s About Want Not Need.

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Prepare for Anything: Supply Chain and Ecosystem Predictions for 2022 and beyond….

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As we look forward to 2022 and beyond, the overall guidance must be “prepare for anything.” Recent cumulative events have increased the emphasis on the supply chain, emphasizing its importance and bringing it to the fore. Thoughts for 2022. Making predictions has become significantly more challenging after the last 18 months.

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Three Logistics Imperatives for Managing Uncertainty in 2022

Logistics Viewpoints

Raw materials and component shortages, labor shortfalls, port closures, rising fuel costs and other forces will continue to exert enormous pressures on global supply chains in 2022. Early Identification of Disruptions Drives a Faster, Unified Response. Managing Labor Shortages Means Working Smarter, Not Harder.

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Supply Chain Predictions for 2022 and Beyond

Logistics Viewpoints

Understanding and assessing the tradeoffs between the costs of labor, inventory, transportation, and carbon footprint while going through these pivots will be crucial. As demand for last mile logistics intensifies, warehouses become the prime candidates for automation. Wanted to share these thoughts here. He received his Ph.D.

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Seasonal Inventory and 7 Ways to Manage It Effectively

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More than ever, seasonal inventory needs to be carefully accounted for during the demand forecasting and inventory planning process , ensuring right-sized inventory that can meet customer expectations while limiting the spend and use of working capital. Benefits of Effective Seasonal Inventory Management.

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What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022

The Logistics of Logistics

What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. WRITTEN BY STEFANY MARTIN / POSTED ON JUNE 9, 2022. Original Article: What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. Weather events might also be factors. Bottlenecks from future COVID-19 variants are possible.