Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. The F&B industry added 1.4

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Cognira

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A 2024 Outlook into the Future of Retail Promotions February 12, 2024 Promotions Home As we step into 2024, the retail landscape is undergoing significant transformations, with technology, data, and customer expectations playing pivotal roles. Collaborations aligned with sustainability goals optimize supply chains.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 18, 2024

BOSTON, MA and MILAN, ITALY – April 18, 2024 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, is set to unveil its latest innovations in decision-centric planning at Hannover Messe. These innovations lay the groundwork for ToolsGroup’s vision of decision-centric planning.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Just-In-Time inventory management approach revolutionized manufacturing forever. What is Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory Management? Its central mission is to curtail inventory expenses and amplify operational efficiency by timing the receipt of goods to coincide with their actual need in the manufacturing cycle.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

With 2024 on the horizon, more manufacturers are adopting smart manufacturing technology. Examples of intelligent factories include on-demand manufacturing and virtual inventories. Through these technologies and process enhancements, manufacturers can anticipate a new scale of innovation in 2024.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 2, 2024

”[3] All retailers, not just grocers, are suffering from inventory losses. Knowles reports, “The National Retail Federation estimates that retail shrinkage — the discrepancy between advertised inventory and actual stock on hand — represents an approximately $112 billion problem.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 24, 2024

This new solution empowers retailers to ensure that every promotion delivers on promised returns— something critical to profitability, especially with working capital invested in inventory at a premium. Current pricing customers report a 6% average growth in revenue and 15% growth in volume.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Manufacturing will continue to be shaped in 2024 and beyond, by technological advances. Inventory management is becoming increasingly cloud-based, allowing businesses to access their inventory data from anywhere, at any time, and on any device with an internet connection. This is not just a cost factor.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Demand forecasting is a critical component of supply chain management, especially in the complex and unpredictable market landscape of 2024. Accurate forecasts are essential for maintaining inventory balance, ensuring customer satisfaction, and achieving financial stability. The main benefits of accurate demand forecasts are: 1.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

Home January 02, 2024 5 Ways to Cope with Changing Logistics Demand in 2024 Inés Alcántara , Senior Sales Engineer In an era marked by unpredictability and technological advancements, understanding and adapting to the changing demands of logistics is not just an option, but a necessity for success.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 26, 2024

The visualization and scenario planning of the physical and financial value chain overlaid with a digital representation of the actual flow of goods enables us to utilize longer-term strategic supply chain design variations and optimize inventory and service levels.” “Our

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

While large corporations have been at the forefront of manufacturing sustainability initiatives, in 2024, more small and mid-sized manufacturers are expected to incorporate green initiatives, recognizing that sustainability is essential for their bottom line. This results in lower operational costs and a decreased carbon footprint.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 9, 2024

BOSTON – January 9, 2024 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been named a technology leader in the SPARK Matrix™ analysis of Retail Assortment and Management Applications by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions (QKS).

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

Learn how these innovations are transforming logistics operations. Automation with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in the warehouse allows you to transport surplus or slower-selling inventory to storage areas in less busy sections of your warehouse, freeing up prime picking locations for products with higher turnover.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Nordic fashion retailer employs ToolsGroup’s innovative JustEnough® retail planning solution for enhanced business performance and accelerated growth. This combination of financial guidance and localized assortments helps Kappahl enhance its business performance and achieve its aggressive growth objectives. “By

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In addition, the Council will conduct a supply chain review by December 31, 2024, to evaluate the impact of the supply chain on National Security Lora’s Take I think that we need to be skeptical without getting political. I am currently doing research on inventory management. No technology in the market measures inventory health.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 11, 2023

“As retailers strive for high profit margins, excess inventory remains a challenge – especially during the post-holiday season. These insights, combined with our inventory optimization and stock rebalancing functions, help retailers satisfy demand while improving margins and minimizing waste.” Additional Resources: Want to learn more?

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

I’m proud to be part of a team and an organization that embodies these values, driving customer-centric innovations and helping companies navigate supply chain uncertainty.” Women have been making a significant impact in supply chain management, contributing to the growth and innovation of the supply chain industry.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. With a wide array of products stored in its fulfillment centers, Amazon can consolidate orders and optimize its inventory management systems. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters depicts Samsung Electronics as an industry supply chain bellwether because of the company’s unique business model as being a smartphone, consumer electronics and appliance producer, as well as a key industry-wide supplier and technology innovator.

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Synovos

JANUARY 24, 2024

RS Integrated Supply Joins Minority Supplier Development UK WARRINGTON, UK / RADNOR, PA 23 JANUARY 2024 – RS Integrated Supply, a global MRO supply chain management services company, announced it has joined Minority Supplier Development UK (MSDUK) as a corporate member as part of its commitment to growing a diverse supplier base.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

Reportedly, only 4,900 vehicles have been delivered to customers, the remaining in finished vehicle inventory and valued at half a billion dollars in tied-up capital. Once more, the company has a stated goal to produce upwards of 22,000 vehicles in 2024.

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Logility

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Although inflation has eased in many countries over the past summer, CPG prices are still rising faster than real wages and showing no signs of leveling off in 2024. To gain control over their costs and pricing, supply chain leaders must capitalize on the recent stabilization of production capacity and inventory levels.

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Cognira

MARCH 26, 2024

Discover the Leading Retail Media Networks Of 2024 March 26, 2024 Promotions With the rise of online shopping, brands are seeking innovative strategies to captivate the attention of consumers navigating the digital marketplace. What are the top performing RMNs in 2024 and their innovative features?

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QAD

MARCH 14, 2024

Welcome to the latest episode wrap-up of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, where Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I unravel the complexities and unveil the insights driving innovation in the automotive supply chain. ” And in an industry defined by innovation, that’s a lesson worth heeding.

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AB&R

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Looking Forward into 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to Budgeting and Planning By AB&R As we stand on the brink of a new year, it’s time for businesses to gear up for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. In the world of logistics and inventory management, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Contact Us.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

billion in inventory that “if we could just wave a magic wand, we’d make it go away today,” said chief financial officer John David Rainey. Walmart estimates that inventory is still 15 percent above optimal levels. Clearing the inventory will still take a couple of quarters. Walmart has about $1.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, nearly 40,000 attendees comprising 6,200 brands from all over the world headed to the Javits Center to see what new solutions and innovations software and hardware suppliers had in store for 2024 and beyond. Infor is able to use its visibility application to dynamically update ETAs and look at the impact on inventory.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 17, 2024

We all know how artificial intelligence-powered tools and platforms are already helping in reducing costs, optimizing inventories, streamlining operations and are continuing to contribute in multiple ways to make supply chains fail-safe and more accurate. What will work in this case? Advanced Supply Chain Analytics Looks Promising.

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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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BlueYonder

MARCH 15, 2024

Accelerated Planning Every area in the supply chain is invested in accelerating its own plans and meeting its own KPIs already, but there’s no point in innovating and optimizing one area of planning if stakeholders are not considering the ripple effect in other areas. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of each of these goals.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This annual event, which facilitates sharing ideas on supply chain innovations, has been a draw among customers and features many repeat attendees. In his session, titled “Cognition: The Next Frontier in Supply Chain Innovation,” Mathieu provided an overview of Blue Yonder’s new innovations through a live demonstration.

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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Furthermore, using qualitative and quantitative forecasting to manage product inventory and distribution enables the wider operations of the business and results in improved customer experience. Investing in data analytics along with innovations in big data will have a significant impact on the business. billion by 2025.

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ModusLink Corporation

MAY 23, 2023

This leads to higher efficiency, lower costs, improved digitalization and automation , and more significant innovation. The 2023 effects are already being felt as the first wave of German Supply Chain Laws roll out, and more changes will come when the 2024 laws take effect.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. Let’s see the most common trends in 2024. As a result, it can help logistics companies to optimize inventory levels, reduce waste, and minimize the dreaded stockouts.

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Synovos

JULY 24, 2023

The four key goals are in the areas of advancing sustainability, championing education and innovation, empowering people, and doing business in a responsible way. RS is also aspiring to grow this range to 100,000 products globally by 2024/25.

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