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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

A transformation that is based on the idea that by putting in new applications the company will automate a process, or processes, and provide more and better data to make decisions, is a poor foundation for a true transformation. GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation.

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Supply Visibility: More Important Than Ever. Yet Elusive.

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply chain shortages abound. Today, more than 1% of the world’s container ships are stuck off major ports. Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. The supply chain impact is unprecedented.

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Inventory and Inflation

Enterra Insights

”[3] He continues, “The past two years have been blighted by supply shortages — with just-in-time retailers struggling to ship their goods, electronics manufacturers staring down a shortage of computer chips, and supermarkets struggling to fill their shelves. 5) Improved supply chain operations.

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26 warehouse pros reveal the most important factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse

6 River Systems

The world of logistics is increasingly driven by technology , with artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and automation among the biggest logistics trends today. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. Robert DeStefano. Rupy Sawhney. Katie Martinelli.

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What does supply chain resilience really mean for retailers in 2022

Proxima

When supply markets, or customers behave unexpectedly those finely tuned business models come under stress, as do margins. Lots of things can happen because of supply chain disruption, but the most common, as we have seen over the last 2 years are stock shortages, longer lead times, and or cost/ price increases. Industry 4.0

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Cardinal Health Invests in Visibility to Improve Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. According to their most recent annual report , a strategic goal for the company includes enhancing their global supply chain. Cardinal picks, packs, and ships orders the next day across the country. The pharmaceutical segment alone makes more than 30,000 U.S.

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Understanding the Need for Supply Chain Visibility in Industry 4.0

Bristlecone

Here’s a scenario: You, the Chief Supply Chain Officer, just received a call from your flagship store in Ohio saying they are running short of inventory. Before you know it, a simple gap in the supply-demand cycle has resulted in public backlash and worse, loss of customer confidence in your brand.