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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

Now, Walmart is also implementing robotic automation in its Canadian distribution network, with goals including making the process of getting products from trailers into the facility 90% faster than doing it manually in an effort to boost productivity, reduce strain on associates, increases shipping accuracy, and enhance data and analytics.

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How We Stubbed Our Toe in The Evolution of S&OP

Supply Chain Shaman

Notice how the water turns from blue to brown in Figure 3 with the lack of demand translation capabilities within the enterprise for manufacturing and logistics. Organizations can align to drive value despite the allegiance to functional metrics. Shifts in Thinking on Planning Processes When Embracing New Forms of Analytics.

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Even in Australia, consumer sentiment index decreased to 102.2, The Role of Digitisation and Analytics in Supply Chain Resilience. Since the New Year however, rising inflation and household living costs combined with increasing uncertainty due to COVID-19 variants have been impacting consumers’ appetite to spend. points from 44.8

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American Software Reports Third Quarterof Fiscal Year 2022 Results

Logility

During the quarter, SaaS subscription and/or software license agreements were signed with customers located in the following 10 countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States. Empresa Siderurgica del Peru SAA, Intertape Polymer Corp., Mustad Netherlands B.V.,

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Reverse Logistics: What is it, and Why is it So Important?

Unleashed

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

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Podcast: Rob O’Byrne on Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Diversification in Sourcing

Requis

It was far more fascinating than military logistics, so within a few years I decided to leave and headed out to Australia and worked for a consulting company for two or three years. Sourcing has probably been the biggest thing over the last decade or two, coupled with that reduction in local manufacturing of course.

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Your Expert Guide to Inventory Audits: Best Practices & Tips 

ShipBob

Analytical procedures Doing analytical procedures during inventory audits involves comparing gross margins, inventory turnover ratio , and/or unit costs of inventory with previous years. Using an inventory management software can help you keep track of inventory during physical inventory counts.