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The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy!

Supply Chain Game Changer

A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. Using a logistics-oriented strategy helps companies better understand their suppliers, improve customer service, and optimize shipping.

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From Predictions to Operations: Compelling Supply Chain AI Use Cases

ThroughPut

A report by McKinsey shows that early adopters of AI in the supply chain have improved their inventory levels by 35%, reduced logistics costs by 15%, and enhanced service levels by 65%, vis-a-vis competitors who were slow to embrace AI. With rapid fluctuations and uncertainty, predicting customer demand is like shooting in the dark.

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Addressing Labor Shortages in Warehouse and DC Operations

NC State SCRC

Companies represented included Advanced Auto Parts, John Deere, Hanes Brands, UPS, FHI, Lenovo, GSK, Altria, and UNC Healthcare. Workers are so scarce that, in many parts of the country, low-skill jobs are being handed out to pretty much anyone willing to take them – and high-skilled workers are in even shorter supply.”.

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What are White Glove Services? All You Need to Know!

Supply Chain Game Changer

An excellent customer service , which includes logistics, will help retain customers, and best of all will attract even more. Logistics companies that offer white glove services facilitate at least four things: Pre And Post Site Inspection. A product’s quality and price no longer define how much value a good has.

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Energy and Labour Costs: 2 Top Warehousing Challenges in 2023

Logistics Bureau

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

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Wine-ing About Today’s F&B Challenges and Opportunities

QAD

This blog is a summary of that conversation. The new parameters of “How, When and Where” wine was consumed affected transportation, warehousing, distribution, and even packaging. Truck transportation continues to be challenged with driver shortages , tight capacity, and warehousing is likewise finding it difficult to source workers.

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23 logistics professionals share the #1 way to reduce logistics costs

6 River Systems

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 Rising costs mean that companies must continue to innovate and implement strategies that can help reduce logistics costs and boost the bottom line.