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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

When unexpected disruptions occura factory shutdown, a shipping delay, or a supply shortagethese models provide little flexibility. A 2023 McKinsey study found that companies relying on reactive supply chain management lose up to 10% of annual revenue due to inefficiencies and missed opportunities.

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Winning the Race, Fleet Feet Implements Autonomous Mobile Robots

Logistics Viewpoints

The Implementation of Autonomous Mobile Robots The company went live with autonomous mobile robots from Locus Robotics in October of 2023. They moved into the distribution center in August 2023 and went live with the warehouse robots in October. When the box is filled, it goes to a pack station for shipping.

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Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Brain

Koganti urged the procurement audience to look for whats referred to as “foresight function” in planning tools, which is capable of enhancing data analysis, scenario generation and trend identification , allowing for more informed and proactive decision-making, albeit with human oversight.

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6 Different Brewery Supply Chain Issues and Solutions!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Experts also recommend using sensory analysis techniques to screen raw materials from different batches for consistency before production begins, let alone the shipping journey. Hurdles in Shipping and Distribution Venturing into global markets naturally brings both opportunities and challenges for brewers.

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How Supply Chain Innovation Propels Startups to Unicorn Status!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Smart contracts – Blockchain-based smart contracts increase procurement efficiency and transparency. Their automated customs clearance and data analytics capabilities drive efficient cross-border shipping. Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on November 3, 2023.

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Reshoring and Regionalized Freight Networks: The Future of Logistics

TransAudit

Supply Chain Disruptions and Risk Mitigation The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in long-distance supply chains, with shipping delays, port congestion, and material shortages disrupting operations worldwide. Automated fulfillment centers designed for faster order processing and shipping.

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Labor Strike Actions Among Canada East and West Coast Ports

Supply Chain Matters

This latest disruption comes after a July 2023 13-day labor strike that impacted these same facilities. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is reportedly calling on the federal government to step into the dispute and is asking Ottawa to make ports an essential service so that they remain fully operational at all times.