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Technology Support in Integrated Business Planning: Automation, Augmentation and Human Centricity

Supply Chain Trend

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software. Key Points.

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Year 2025 – The Future of the 3PL Industry with Andrew Kelley

The Logistics of Logistics

I spend all of my time in supply chain and logistics software, focusing on the lower-middle market. [01:54] 01:54] What will the 3PL industry look like in 2025? There is a slow, creeping evolution of technology as CRM systems get better and better. Historically, a lot of the industry hasn’t embraced technology.

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Technology and Supply Chain Digitalization

American Global Logistics

Now is the perfect time for supply chain digitalization. The pandemic added a lot of volatility to global supply chains that already were volatile and unpredictable. CSCMP Supply Chain Quarterly, Q3, 2022). Nonetheless, many companies are turning to technology to fill the skills gap.

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The Warehouse Execution System: A New Competitive Imperative

Logistics Viewpoints

In response, most companies are investing in warehouse automation and robotics. In fact, over 4 million robots will be installed in US warehouses by 2025. Businesses would like to make the most of their investments in warehouse automation, but they’re not sure how to do that. The result?

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Conquering the Explosion of Supply Chain Planning Data

Logility

We know the right information can significantly improve a company’s ability to reduce operating expenses, improve customer service and reduce the time needed to respond to market disruptions and opportunities. Exponential Growth in Supply Chain Data. Digital Supply Chain Transformation.

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Achieve Higher Fulfillment Rates to Improve Customer Satisfaction 

Logility

A transparent digital supply chain will give you the insights you need for faster fulfillment. Key Takeaways: Same-day delivery is preferred by most consumers today, and supply chains must speed up to match that fulfillment speed. Logility’s digital supply chain platform can help you capture your part of the predicted $9.2

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Profitably Delivering eCommerce with Consumer-Centric Priorities

Logistics Viewpoints

Even before the emergence of COVID-19, next-day and same-day delivery promises from mega retailers, as well as new delivery models such as store pick-up, were driving increasing customer expectations — not just in retail, but in every industry. but that the supply chain has maximum flexibility as conditions change.