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The Backorder, March 27 2024

Unleashed

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. Over 1/3 of manufacturers struggling with data.

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This Week in Supply Chain Management Technology – Shopify and Panasonic

Supply Chain Matters

Online commerce platform provider Shopify , often compared to Amazon in the ability to support small and mid-sized businesses create and maintain an online shipping presence, announced thi9s week its intent to acquire end-to-end online logistics San Francisco based fulfillment provider Deliverr for a reported $2.1 billion.

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Is Inventory Waste or an Asset?

Supply Chain Shaman

I am sitt ing in seat 4E on an evening flight to San Francisco thinking about my day. There are two buffers in the supply chain: inventory and manufacturing capacity. As assets become more and more utilized manufacturing loses the ability to buffer volatility through manufacturing capacity optimization.

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Wanted: Supply Chain Architects!

Supply Chain Shaman

Let me start with a true confession: I am a manufacturing gal. I relished the sound of a manufacturing line when I opened the door of the factory in the morning, and I liked managing inputs so that we could maximize outputs. Manufacturing is the foundation of my interest in supply chain management. It is now part of my DNA.

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Top 20: The Ultimate Logistics Technology Roundup

Freightos

3D Printing : Almost 20% of manufacturers are already using 3D printing in their business to some extent. Automated Vehicles : Google Car is already on the streets of San Francisco. Automated vehicles means safer transportation, 24/7 operations and less deadhead operations. Manufacturing Geek , @CamstarSystems ].

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2023 holiday report: data-driven strategies to make the buyer’s nice list

crisp

However, challenges still exist, especially in domestic transportation. Equipped with real-time data, suppliers can proactively plan their manufacturing strategies to meet the high demands expected during this shopping season, and when successful, can plan for and anticipate even more successful holidays to come.

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The Ultimate List of Top Logistics Startups – Blog

Freightos

It’s no coincidence that Transport Intelligence just emailed me an invitation to The Future of Logistics conference. Supply chain platform matching drop-ship retailers, manufacturers, distributors and freight forwarders. Log-book and tracking system for trucking companies, with app for drivers. San Francisco only.