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Building Resilient Supply Chains is Hard — but Essential

Enterra Insights

Prior to the pandemic, efficiency was the primary focus of most supply chain operations. I’m not implying that efficiency no longer matters — it obviously does — but a disrupted supply chain can’t be efficient. They need to take into account cost, speed, profit, customer service, and risk.

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Running Seamless 3PL Operations in the Midst of Supply Chain Chaos

Turvo

Third-party logistics, or 3PLs, help outsource business operations such as supply chain and logistics. The global demand for 3PL (third-party logistics) services is increasing due to the rapid rise of e-commerce. trillion by 2026 due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

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Key Tools and Technologies to Build the Warehouse of the Future

DELMIA Quintiq

Warehouse management is no longer the static element in the supply chain, but an area that’s ready for smart transformation. In an experience economy, customers want goods made to order and delivered as soon as possible, in a way that suits their flexible lifestyles. billion by 2026.

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Consumers Are in Charge of the Digital Path to Purchase

Enterra Insights

trillion in gross merchandise value (GMV) will move online worldwide between 2021 and 2026, more than double the amount generated by all of the leading store-based channels.”[3] The use of chatbots and other virtual assistance is increasing among e-commerce retailers, providing 24/7 support to all their online customers.”

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14 Logistics Trends for 2023: A Brave New World Has Arrived – Part I

American Global Logistics

In today’s post-Covid world, only the fittest supply chains survive. As it happens, logistics and supply chains lend themselves to new and emerging technologies and logistics trends. Many supply chain functions promises to improve operations through rapid technology adoption. What are smart supply chains?

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5 Benefits of Human-Robot Partnerships in Warehouses

Locus Robotics

By Rob Press, Content Marketing Manager, Deputy In the supply chain, warehouses play a crucial role in receiving products from the source, storing them safely, and delivering them quickly and efficiently. Enhanced customer service Customers demand accurate, dependable, and prompt delivery of their orders.

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

Welcome to 2022: Top 10 Supply chain logistics trends to watch out for 2022. Jumping into the new year, it is crucial for businesses to understand the logistics trends that could impact their supply chains in 2022. Find out the most important logistics trends that could impact supply chains in 2022.