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HWI Unleashes Continuous Innovation

Logistics Viewpoints

Run” will include using the platform for inventory optimization and to support interesting internet-of-things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) projects. HarbisonWalker is the largest supplier of refractory products and services within the US and Canada. The sourcing centers are key to just-in-time, same-day, next-day deliveries.

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The Age of Agility: Building Resilience in the Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Major businesses have had to completely re-consider previous supply chain strategies that were largely centred around lean manufacturing, just-in-time delivery and reducing operating costs. The Age of Agility: Building Resilience in the Supply Chain. Feature Article by Anthony Beavis, Managing Director APAC at Körber Supply Chain.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’, and just about every breakfast brand is jumping on the bandwagon to bring pumpkin spice to the forefront. Starting October 15, and running through January 14, third-party sellers who use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), will have to pay 35 cents per item sold in the US or Canada. And this year is no different.

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How Inventory Management is a problem the size of Australia

The Network Effect

This is the big takeaway from IHL Group’s latest research report , but there are several other interesting facts worth noting, such as: The combined wordwide cost of poor merchandise planning alone leading to Out-of-Stocks is $452 Billion, an amount greater than the entire retail economy of Canada.

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The Target Canada Story and the Brand Impact of the Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

One of the most pronounced examples of the role of the Supply Chain in serving and protecting your brand is found in the story of Target Canada. Faced with unprecedented plans for expansion in Canada Target had to close its entire operation only two years after beginning operations. Everyone was watching to see what would happen.

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Supply chains aren’t broken, it’s more a question of demand

Supply Chain Movement

When supply chain issues first surfaced earlier this year, the initial culprit was a lack of inventory. The argument was that for years supply chain managers had put too much emphasis on working capital, implementing just-in-time inventory management, and relentlessly pushing inventory levels to absurdly low levels.

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Your Complete Guide to Shopify Order Fulfillment Services in 2023

ShipBob

Shopify Fulfillment Network ( SFN ) is Shopify’s fulfillment service that brands can use to store inventory and fulfill customer orders. If an online store is unable to deliver customer orders in a timely manner, customers can easily find what they need somewhere else. There is a lot to keep in mind when it comes to fulfillment.