Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares samples of individual prediction snapshots that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 27, 2024

For those who use a Mac as their trusted companion in 2024, the hunt ends here. In a gist, maintaining your Mac’s health is just as important as choosing the right software. We ensure that the solutions recommended are well-suited for your Mac in 2024. Hence, leveraging the right technological tools becomes not only beneficial.

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

million new jobs last year, while the use of AI in restaurants shot up by 31.61% according to data from the 2024 StartUs Food & Beverage Report. million new jobs last year, while the use of AI in restaurants shot up by 31.61% according to data from the 2024 StartUs Food & Beverage Report. The F&B industry added 1.4

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Unleashed

MARCH 19, 2024

Stabilising supply chains and reduced lead times have resulted in improved performance for the global manufacturing sector, based on an analysis of 2,600 organisations. Stabilising supply chains and reduced lead times have resulted in improved performance for the global manufacturing sector, based on an analysis of 2,600 organisations.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2024

The survey found, “90% of IT decision-makers plan to deploy more automation, including AI, in the next 12 months.”[1] That said, keeping humans in the loop will also remain critical, as 30% reported their organization will have an equal proportion of automation and human processing.”[1] ”[1] These trends are not new.

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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.

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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.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Brands today need to continually ensure the right amount of product is in the right place at the right time. Inaccurate inventory planning leads to missed sales and consumer dissatisfaction from out-of-stock situations, or costly and inefficient resource allocation by overstocking inventory or not storing it strategically.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In some sort or another, Punxsutawney Phil has been predicting the weather since 1890, and let’s just say that his record is iffy at best. ” I assume that Phil tries to ignore the pomp and circumstance of how his shadow would determine the upcoming weather pattern, and just wants more sleep (like the rest of us on a cold winter’s day).

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Stord

APRIL 16, 2024

While everyone at Stord accomplished a lot in 2023, let’s take a moment to meet some of our leadership team, and explore what they have planned for 2024 and beyond! In his time at Stord, he has helped the team fulfill 750 million units in 2023 and set us up to fulfill even more in 2024. Brian: I have a recurring nightmare.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Background The Council of Supply Chain Resilience met for the first time this month. 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. The reason?

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

By 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. There are five pivotal solutions and trends that are reshaping the logistics landscape.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 18, 2024

Some call the new era “localization” or “glocalization.” ” Some people, including me, prefer the term “regionalization.” ” I started writing about the movement towards regionalization back in 2008. But as the costs of transportation increase, the length of supply lines is beginning to decrease.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 23, 2024

Although trends like omni-channel ordering, automated inventory management, real-time order visibility, and same-day delivery bloomed in an era when most customers were spending most of the day at home, the demand for these trends has not diminished. Just like remote work, faster fulfillment times are here to stay.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

As a New England Patriots fan, this season was certainly disappointing, as everything seemed to go wrong, except for landing a top-3 draft pick in 2024. Amazon has made significant investments to make delivery times faster. The faster delivery times this year specifically may be attributed to changes in Amazon’s logistics strategy.

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Logility

MAY 26, 2022

Key Takeaways: • Supply chain volatility is expected to continue and plague some sectors until 2024. 25% of inventory surpluses are caused by a lack of transparency and visibility into the supply chain. Real-Time Insight and the Right Digital Platform Means More Accurate Forecasts. Then, there’s the issue of surplus inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. While we look ahead to the future, I think it is also important to look back on the year that was.

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Logility

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Now that just enough progress has been made to rebuild and strengthen these operations, a sense of “normalcy” has been restored consumer access of desirable products. However, we might not be out of the weeds just yet. Achieving these cost efficiencies improves profitability and elevates long-term competitiveness.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

With a wide array of products stored in its fulfillment centers, Amazon can consolidate orders and optimize its inventory management systems. The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’, and just about every breakfast brand is jumping on the bandwagon to bring pumpkin spice to the forefront. This is the first time Amazon has hiked seller fees for the holidays. Walmart estimates that inventory is still 15 percent above optimal levels. And this year is no different. Walmart has about $1.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Companies are beginning to explore on-demand manufacturing rather than traditional manufacturing models, meaning they can keep less physical inventory on-hand. A segmented strategy reflects the idea that companies should not just have one service level that applies to all customers and products. billion in 2018.

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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. I’m never one to jump on the bandwagon with emerging technologies. It’s safe to say that AI has long moved past buzzword status.

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QAD

MARCH 14, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed existing vulnerabilities in our supply chains and new ones are taking shape all the time, yet taking a proactive approach to current and future risks can be difficult due to a lack of top-down support, incoming talent who frankly aren’t familiar with risk management, and poorly defined processes.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 28, 2024

In the retail industry, on-time in-full (OTIF) isn’t just a target — it’s the value system at the heart of retail that keeps the industry alive. When orders are delivered on time and in full, the fulfilled promise doesn’t just build trust with the customer; it also builds trust between the links in the supply chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Asset relocation takes time. In the sector, the bullwhip impact is high, the inflationary pressures of crude oil prices immense, the variability from energy outages painful, and inventories relatively low. Over the last three years, these three fundamental assumptions unraveled: they are no longer valid. Does this solve the problem?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Aside from cutting down trees to make the straws, it turned out that the straws were not recyclable, so there was just as much waste. Seasonal workers will have an opportunity to transition to full-time positions, Target said. Over the last few months, I’ve heard the term greenwashing over and over again. the company said Tuesday.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 18, 2021

1] Because IoT solutions affect every stage of supply chain operations, all supply chain professionals need to be better informed, not just manufacturing professionals. ” Inventory Management. Inventory embedded with the proper sensors can be tracked in real-time via the IoT. ”[4]. ”[4].

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The report specifically indicates : “ November’s dip was largely triggered by a decline in Inventory Levels (-9.1) The report specifically indicates : “ November’s dip was largely triggered by a decline in Inventory Levels (-9.1) The report authors context these moves as a return to just-in-time inventory management practices.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 28, 2024

billion in 2024. Detection of nutritional constituents and allergens in food, optimizing routes and schedules of food delivery, and inventory management are some of the other ways AI is helping the food production industry. The market size of AI in the food industry , including the beverages sector is set to cross USD 9.68

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

As has been widely reported, human casualties could have been far more tragic if it were not for a mayday warning transmitted from the vessel and the efforts of bridge authorities to immediately stop all vehicular traffic just prior to the collision. The collision caused this massive bridge spanning 1.6 This disaster has made U.S.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 19, 2024

Nowadays, getting your hands on a solid capacity planning tool isn’t just nice to have – it’s pretty much a must-have. Its real-time capabilities ensures you’re planning your capacity by considering the constant demand fluctuations, the possibility of disruptions whilst keeping the financial impact in full view.

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crisp

JANUARY 24, 2024

Imagine having a panoramic view of your product’s journey across all sales channels, understanding intricate customer purchase patterns, and the precise flow of inventory to every store. Here, we outline five of Luminate Charter’s most promising reports and tips to help brands harness the new data for next-level success in 2024.

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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. Postal Service (USPS).

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C3 Solutions

JULY 30, 2020

Right now, in the context of the retail Armageddon, we thought it was time to offer a reality check on IoT and how it may play out in the retail sector. 1 It's just that half of them don't know how they'll use it in their own business. 1 It's just that half of them don't know how they'll use it in their own business.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

From pet supplies – who doesn’t want a furry remote work friend – to outdoor activities, some initial pandemic shopping trends aren’t going away any time soon. Whether it’s something psychological (is it just me, or does pulling out the laptop feel like “work”?) The Retail Trends Shaping How We Shop in 2022. Ah, the joy of shopping.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 17, 2024

At the same time, the global supply chain is also growing into a more complex ecosystem. As 2024 rolls out, we decided to take you through a few trends, predictions, challenges and considerations to make supply chains future-ready with AI. Future Trends, Technologies and Predictions of AI in Supply Chain 1.

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