ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

With so much disruption fresh in mind, looking toward 2023 feels a bit more stable for every warehouse and distribution channel. However, the instability around the risk of recession remains, and knowing the top supply chain trends to watch in 2023 will help your organization prioritize operations and succeed.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that again dropped to an all-time low for June 2023. Consequently, the warehousing capacity metric increased a reported 6.8 Similar trends were highlighted in our Supply Chain Matters summary of the May 2023 LMI report. percentage points in June.

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crisp

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With retail data delivered automatically through Snowflake, Crisp helped Ritual unlock omnichannel success while avoiding the cost and workload of managing data pipelines internally. In 2022, Ritual took the leap into retail, starting with Whole Foods and expanding to Target nationwide in 2023.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

As we go into the first week of 2023, many are wondering what’s ahead for global commerce and supply chains. As I’ve done in prior years, I’ll make a few predictions based on what happened in 2022 – and what I think it means for 2023. Inflation is indeed going down slowly– but not as fast as the markets would like.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 23, 2024

It’s easy to think about fulfillment as comprising the final steps in the supply chain, but the truth is that the conditions faced in warehouses and delivery vehicles are determined much earlier in the supply chain than in the last mile, so to speak. The answer lies in automation. Schedule a strategy call with a Blue Yonder expert today.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our Annual 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month. Expected 2023 global economic growth in a range from 2 percent to 2.7

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Key Takeaways: Proactive planning and a digital-first mindset are critical to keeping up with trends in 2023 and beyond. companies expect the supply chain to remain challenging into 2023. However, benefits can only be realized if the right foundational systems are in place for data collection. In fact, over half of U.S.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Demand-driven replenishment is a strategic approach to inventory management that prioritizes aligning inventory levels with actual customer demand rather than relying solely on historical data or forecasts. Traditional systems maintain the water level (inventory) based on past rainfall data (historical demand).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The key drivers we see that will impact supply chains globally are focused on digital ecosystems, coupled with greater technology adoption, including an increase in the amount and velocity of data to support changes in globalization and continued disruption. . Source: 2021 FUTURE ENTERPRISE RESILIENCY & SPENDING- Wave 9, September 2021.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Improve cross-government data sharing and analyze resilience. Maximize the value of the purchase order flow data already in the existing networks. (A

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RFgen

MARCH 22, 2023

As we venture further into 2023, supply chains must adapt to these ever-changing dynamics. In this article, we will explore the top 10 supply chain management challenges for 2023 and beyond, providing insights and strategies for overcoming these obstacles. These challenges are already significantly impacting supply chains in 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 13, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. Background. In this posting we highlight our fourth prediction. million in 2021.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

The report further indicated that Anthropic has committed to spend upwards of $4 billion on Amazon’s various Cloud infrastructure, data management software applications or custom graphics processor chips over the next five years. No financial details were disclosed in the announcement. All rights reserved.

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2023

As we navigate the third quarter of 2023, it's time to examine air cargo's role in global commerce. 2023 Air Freight Industry Analysis Air freight is a vital part of the global economy. billion in 2023 to $81.15 With practices like "just-in-time," you can reduce extensive warehousing and associated costs. billion in 2026.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Our conclusion from this latest data was that global supply chains have now transitioned away from supply driven contraction to that of product demand driven. However, we would be remiss to not highlight some optimistic data related to overall global supply chain pressures and logistics costs. for September. All rights reserved.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. The economic turndown is threatening a global recession over 2023, and labor disputes and strikes are prevalent. Using connected devices in warehouses can increase efficiency and safety.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. The economic turndown is threatening a global recession over 2023, and labor disputes and strikes are prevalent. Using connected devices in warehouses can increase efficiency and safety.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 15, 2023

Big Data Analytics and AI are at the forefront of this technological revolution, offering unprecedented opportunities for retailer agencies and agents to optimize their operations and enhance customer experience.”[1] They are: • Driving Innovation with Data Analytics. Improving Customer Experience. .”

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The last 10 years represent a breakthrough period in AI’s development, spurred by the convergence of factors including the rise of big data, advancements in compute infrastructure, new machine learning techniques, the emergence of cloud computing, and the vibrant open-source ecosystem.”[1] Improving data to improve AI.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Blue Yonder has been named as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Order Orchestration and Fulfillment Applications for Retail 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49615623, December 2023).

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Overview In short, B2B Supply Chain Business Networks are Cloud based platforms designed to achieve end-to-end supply chain data visibility and business process decision-making synchronization. An evolving new area is in the monitoring and tracking of ESG focused data and conformance needs. All are very much interrelated.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Implementing the solution involved cleaning up master data and mapping their complete global supply chain. Risk management solutions scrape data from hundreds of thousands of online & social-media sites, but Autoliv also has access to sources of information that they pay for. The implementation was not trivial.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Organisations are taking the lead in establishing advanced infrastructure for storing and distributing locally and internationally sourced food supplies to different markets. Improving data collection and analysis can help identify potential challenges in the supply chain, allowing for better planning and preparedness.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Container rates in late July 2023 reached $1323 per TEU, significantly surpassing the late-2019 rates of $1236.87 Ocean shipping rates will remain high and unpredictable until the end of 2023, compared to pre-pandemic years, so shippers need to adjust and find new ways to succeed. McKinsey , 19 May 2022, [link] Accessed 1 August 2023.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The demand planning and forecasting process The process of demand planning and forecasting can be extremely difficult, as it involves multiple teams across an organisation and data points from both internal and external sources. It also requires the ability to know how to leverage that data and put the learnings into practice.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. While 209,000 workers were added in June, 14,000 freight and parcel carriers were cut and 6,900 warehousing and storage jobs were lost.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Following ICON 2023 in Las Vegas, Blue Yonder’s Chief Product Office Gurdip Singh shared the key product innovation takeaways from the event during a Blue Yonder Live session. The fundamental aspects of flow paths, lead times, constraints, execution capacity – be it in the warehouse or in the logistics center – are all unknown.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

By harnessing the power of data and analytics, companies can uncover valuable insights into their supply chain processes, pinpoint areas in need of improvement, and make informed decisions that can boost their bottom line. When it comes to managing a supply chain, having access to real-time data can be a game-changer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

To actually realize the promise of end-to-end visibility and control over our incredibly complex supply chain networks, we need really big picture thinking — particularly when it comes to the supply chain data networks that serve as the foundation for true digital transformation. Numbers matter when it comes to supply chain data networks.

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 8, 2023

warehouse order picker packing and sealing cardboard box with tape for dispatch As shippers and importers, there are many factors to consider when packaging and shipping products. According to Reuters ’ data sources, “long-term contract rates finished 2022 about 20% lower than the pandemic peak of more than $8,000 per container.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

And a FourKites survey of 350+ supply chain leaders tells us that the past few years of supply chain disruptions — including COVID-19, market volatility, global political conflict, material shortages and extreme weather events — drove 73% of respondents to begin investing in supply chain visibility, with 46% planning to invest more in 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights two February 2023 published indexes of supply chain volatility both reflecting moderation of disruption and higher logistics costs. A further significant change noted was Warehousing Capacity moving back into expansion levels by 10.2 percentage points down from the January reading of 57.6.

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

Manufacturers may not think they have much in common with the retail companies beyond producing the products that stock store shelves, but there could be a lot to learn from the latter as the manufacturing headwinds of the last few years carry into 2023. RFID is a type of automatic identification and data collection (AIDC) technology.

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Locus

APRIL 3, 2023

This refers to planning, coordinating, and executing the flow and storage of goods and services, including activities such as transportation, inventory management, order processing, warehousing, packaging, and security. Source: Zebra Technologies). The global last-mile delivery market size is expected to reach $61.57 from 2019 to 2025.

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