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The Backorder, March 27 2024

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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. Over 1/3 of manufacturers struggling with data. A recent Hexagon report found that although manufacturers are increasingly data-focused, many are facing challenges with decision-making.

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Key Trends and Themes for Supply Chain and Logistics in 2024

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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. And we know that numbers don’t lie. Ignoring industry trends poses the risk of being left behind by more agile competitors.

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This Week in Supply Chain News (February 19 – 23)

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This is the largest award to date out of $39 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act aimed at revitalizing semiconductor manufacturing in the United States. Currently, just 12 percent of chips are made in the United States, with the bulk manufactured in Asia. GlobalFoundries will also make available another $1.6

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Kappahl Selects ToolsGroup to Support Its Thriving and Growing Fashion Brand

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BOSTON – January 11, 2024 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been selected by Kappahl , a leading fashion chain in the Nordics, to drive better planning decisions, supporting and accelerating its business growth.

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ThroughPut.AI unveils new innovative AI-powered Inventory Capabilities to rapidly accelerate Profitability

ThroughPut

Revolutionary AI-based Supply Chain Decision Intelligence platform launches new features and capabilities focused on Working Capital to drive profitable Omnichannel Fulfillment PALO ALTO, CA, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ThroughPut Inc. ,

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Megatrends Reshaping Supply Chain Management

Logistics Viewpoints

End users – supply chain practitioners working for manufacturers, distributors, or retailers – can attend for free. Ecommerce and omnichannel was already growing more than twice as fast as traditional retail. But even in 2024, these trucks will not be running across all lanes nationwide. So, what are the mega trends?

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This Week in Logistics News (December 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

I have learned so much from our sponsors and readers, both through their commentaries and user conferences, and look forward to more of the same in 2024. Target’s omnichannel model now lets consumers shop in-store and via the retailer’s app and website for same-day or two-day delivery.