SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

One of the essential steps to reduce the lead time is to manage inventories in every form like raw material, semi-finished products, and final goods. Experts define inventory as a necessary evil. Therefore, it is essential to manage accurate inventory. However, inventory variation is a common scenario in a practical situation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Trends Transforming Logistics and Supply Chains In the MENA Region in 2023. by Dr Shereen Nassar , Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Flexibility for Resilient and Optimised Logistics and Supply Chain. billion USD by 2026.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Background For some time now, Supply Chain Matters has published viewpoints on the disruptive threat that online platform provider Amazon will and has had on both online and physical retail, but also package logistics, transport and last mile product fulfillment strategies surrounding many industry sectors.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. Focus on right-sizing inventories.

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QAD

APRIL 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the big “buzzwords” of 2024, which is a shame because the technology’s analytical capabilities have a lot to offer supply chain planners – if you can cut through the hype. For business leaders, that means data-driven marketing strategies, optimized inventory and, most importantly, happy customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

So instead of giving a speech on this, I am repurposing this content into an article. Companies are beginning to explore on-demand manufacturing rather than traditional manufacturing models, meaning they can keep less physical inventory on-hand. Last mile logistics challenges is not just about ecommerce, it is also about urbanization.

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

So, we're taking the necessary steps to position our portfolio for continued share growth, exiting the year with momentum for our brands and ensuring our inventory health is back to historical norms. We think that's a consequence of inventory levels generally normalizing and how many of our customers are approaching the holiday season.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

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. SYNOPSlS: Augmentation of the Logistics Workforce. Thoughts for 2022.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

” Articles about the need for flexible or agile supply chains abound. And most of those articles point out that agility begins with improved supply chain visibility. Automating processes for improved inventory turnovers. With AI, you can get better inventory management and delivery logistics while reducing operating costs.”

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ThroughPut

MARCH 28, 2024

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) within different segments of the Food Industry, including transportation and logistics, production planning, quality control, and others has kicked off revolutionary transformations. billion in 2024. Let’s find out more about this in this article. billion by 2029. All for the good.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 18, 2021

” Inventory Management. Inventory embedded with the proper sensors can be tracked in real-time via the IoT. Supply chain journalist Catherine Metcalf explains, “Businesses can now place IoT sensors with a variety of components to help manage inventory more efficiently. Now, the cobot brings everything to the picker.”

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BlueYonder

MARCH 15, 2024

In an article detailing its 2024 retail predictions , the National Retail Federation warned retailers that shopper expectations for experiential shopping “are elevated and moving toward lofty.” But an important question to consider is, does it have to stay expensive? The result? Schedule your strategy call with a Blue Yonder expert.

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Locus Robotics

MARCH 7, 2024

The integration of GenAI into warehouse robotics and systems represents a monumental shift in how inventory is managed, orders are processed, and overall logistics efficiencies are achieved. There are many benefits and cybersecurity risks of GenAI in the logistics world, along with strategies to mitigate these risks.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Digital Supply Chain predictions article and permission to publish here provided by Michael Gaughan at land-link.com. This is a lot to absorb in this short article, but it should be considered seriously by those intending to be operationally competitive in the logistics market moving forward. GET our EBOOK HERE.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 30, 2020

This article is part of our Retail Program. Nobody wants to be the guinea pig," Intel's global logistics procurement director Greg Christensen told the authors of the 2019 State of Logistics Report. That's the bottom line, regardless of how you get the inventory data you need to fulfill orders. Learn more about it now!

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Yet according to retail advisory firm IHL , “The most significant challenges to inventory distortion are the availability of workers and the disruptions outside of the immediate control of the retailer.” The article states that “presently, there are nearly two open jobs for every unemployed worker.” The UK hit a record high of 1.3

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 7, 2021

Digital Supply Chain strategies article and permission to publish here provided by Alejandro Carrera. With the advent of 2021, AI unveils new avenues for revolutionizing SCM across automation, planning, logistics, inventory, fleet & freight. According to research by CISION , by 2024, AI-led SCM market will reach $1.3

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C3 Solutions

JULY 28, 2020

This article is part of our Retail Program. What's interesting is how the use of IoT technologies to track inventory throughout the supply chain can dovetail with the kind of visibility you gain when you implement a best-of-breed dock scheduling system from C3 Solutions. Learn more about it now! 15 Min Read. Download for later.

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Locus Robotics

APRIL 1, 2024

April 01, 2024 4 Ways to Improve Warehouse Operations with Business Intelligence Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager Optimizing your warehouse operations is crucial for meeting ever-increasing customer demands and staying ahead of your competition. Let’s talk !

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

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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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 3, 2024

Home January 04, 2024 How to Handle Post-Holiday Returns with Warehouse Automation Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager The holiday peak frenzy finally winds down by January, but warehouses face yet another monumental challenge - the influx of returns. items purchased being returned.

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Locus Robotics

APRIL 3, 2024

April 03, 2024 4 Reasons Pick Velocity Beats Storage Density for Your Warehouse Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager As a warehouse manager, you can feel like you’re in the circus juggling optimization and productivity because customers expect their orders to be fulfilled and delivered with lightning speed.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

or the ability to order groceries while waiting at the doctor’s office, MCommerce sales are expected to exceed 400 billion US dollars in 2024. Whether or not you know what the metaverse means (we’ll save that article for another day), it is a rising retail trend. Make the Most of What You Have with Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization.

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

As I explained in a recent article on Supply & Demand Chain Executive , organizations that leverage supply chain digitization will be the most likely to succeed. Companies that move fast and act smart now can stay ahead of due diligence legislation, mitigate supply chain risk and gain a competitive advantage in the process.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 12, 2024

Home January 12, 2024 Help Wanted: How Robots Ease 3PL Labor Pains Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager The warehousing life isn’t easy. Between ruthless quotas, grueling hours, and a shrinking talent pool, third-party logistics (3PL) managers struggle on all fronts to staff up. Let’s connect!

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

I read an article earlier this week that broke it down pretty succinctly. This is leading to an inventory pile-up of processors and memory chips used in PCs. And now on to this week’s logistics news: McDonald’s is testing a new drive-thru concept. Some retailers are learning to love bulked-up inventories.

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Elementum

AUGUST 16, 2022

In this article, we’ll examine the rapid rise of cloud native technologies, and share why we believe they have massive, positive implications for supply chain management — especially for those who respond quickly. Ever since, this article has been widely read — and perhaps even more widely referenced.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Best practice inventory management – and the wider world of supply chain management – has played a big part in business survival through 2021. With that in mind, here’s our pick of the 10 most important inventory management trends for 2022. 10 inventory management for 2022: 1. More widespread third-party logistics.

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Vinculum

APRIL 20, 2022

Amid the pandemic, most e-commerce industries manage their order, inventory, and warehouse in a good way, and few fail to look into it decently. An article by ET Retail mentions that the accessories and fashion world have slowed down to 22% in terms of sales. BCG predicts to reach Rupees 5,781 billion by 2024 in the apparel industry.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

A new year is underway, and what better way to begin our 2023 blog activity than with a summary of the freshest news from the supply chain and logistics theatre? In any typical year, companies around the globe must factor the New Year shutdown into their inventory management plans. Instead, it has been replaced by just-in-case.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Statistics covered in the article include: How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. Material Handling & Logistics ).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For example, with 35% of Asia/Pacific industrial organisations prioritising “as-a-service” (or servitisation) revenue models by 2024, there is a recognition that additional services can be offered that support efficiency and environmental outcomes. Ordering, manufacturing and positioning of inventory in preparation for maintenance activities.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Retail enterprises must automate their inventory processes with mobility in order to stay ahead. This is no surprise, since retail relies on inventory management software and hardware to track, procure and supply its products. Read More: 3 Ways to Accelerate Inventory Management ». Abandon Paper Processes.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Retail enterprises must automate their inventory processes with mobility in order to stay ahead. This is no surprise, since retail relies on inventory management software and hardware to track, procure and supply its products. Read More: 3 Ways to Accelerate Inventory Management ». Abandon Paper Processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2024

This week, I read two other articles that were fascinating about robots. And now on to this week’s logistics news. This is after historically low water levels brought on by a lack of rainfall reduced daily traffic by almost 40 percent in late 2023 and early 2024. But it’s not just at shows like MODEX where robots are showing up.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I saw an article this week about criminals in the Mediterranean that are stealing olives due to the surging price of olive oil. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company plans to resume opening new Fresh stores in 2024, after a pause of more than a year. Inventory discipline is showing up in cargo numbers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

especially procurement and logistics?—?in million by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 49.16% between 2017 and 2024” ( globalnewswire.com 2018 ). For this reason, blockchain technology has been viewed as the perfect match for business application within procurement and logistics. Blockchain in Logistics.

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