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The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2017

GlobalTranz

According to PLS Logistics , global companies will install procurement managers in China for entire organizations by 2025. Consequently, consumer demand will shape logistics providers service offerings throughout the coming year. Organizations Will Streamline Reverse Logistics. The Amazon Barbell Will Gain Power.

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Returns management involving the implications on inventory and reverse logistics is emerging as an integral part of the end-to-end supply chain planning challenge. And future supply chains will rely on effective data collection, advanced analytics, automation, and control towers augmented with AI/ML technology.

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The Role of IT in Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Procurement Management. Procurement is one of the most important parts of supply chain management because it determines which suppliers you work with and how much they charge for their products or services. As a result, you can eliminate paper-based processes and reduce errors due to manual data entry. Supplier Relationship Management.

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Gain the End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility You Urgently Need

Logility

As procurement and supply leaders examine their supply chains, they often turn to things like spreadsheets or try to hack their current software to create a DIY solution. It leverages data-driven tools such as advanced analytics and AI that empower your business to meet today’s supply chain complexities head on.

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How manufacturers can respond to supply chain disruptions

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Companies with digital platforms, accessible data and analytical capabilities have been able to respond and adapt through shifting supply or sourcing, changing recipes and reducing range more quickly, accurately, and successfully, to pandemic disruptions. The supply chain of the future.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

Access to Economies of Scale By outsourcing manufacturing, logistics, or other supply chain support activities such as procurement , your company may access the economies of scale enjoyed and passed on by specialist service providers. Your organisation may be one of many that a contract partner serves.

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Study Shows Two-Thirds of Companies Yet to Execute Digital Transformation in Supply Chain Planning

ToolsGroup

ToolsGroup is a global provider of service-driven supply chain planning and demand analytics software. To access the full report, please visit www.ToolsGroup.com/DT-survey . ###. About ToolsGroup. Our customers overcome demand volatility and supply chain complexity for outstanding service levels with reduced inventory.