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Top Solutions for Supply Chain Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

Digital Twin from Infor Nexus Drives Supply Chain Agility. When it comes to driving supply chain agility there are several solutions that are important, but the key solution is a Multi-enterprise Supply Chain Network (MSCN). But even in more normal times, a supply plan usually can’t be fully executed.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart Canada is piloting an automated receiving solution. The centers feature an automated, high-density storage system that, among other benefits, allow the retail giant to double the number of customer orders it can fulfill in a day. Retail groups this week are applauding a U.S.

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Regional Transportation Agencies Deploy Innovative Tech to Improve Operations, Employee Retention and Recruitment

ThroughPut

The winning companies have each completed successful eight-week proof-of-concept collaborations with participating agencies and will now move on to deploy their technologies through larger-scale pilot programs—a crucial step to help agencies understand the viability and scalability of new technology solutions.

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Multi-echelon Inventory Optimization vs Inventory Optimization

ToolsGroup

The subway system is the lifeblood of New York City, pre-COVID carrying an average of 5.5 Imagine what would happen if each station optimized its schedule and traffic independently: city-wide chaos would ensue. There are many pieces of the modern manufacturing supply chain. This is no easy task.

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NRF 2022: 4 Big Session Themes from Retail’s Big Show

ToolsGroup

In a bold move which bore resemblance to the fighting spirit of the retail industry as a whole these past two years, the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show 2022 went ahead as planned in New York City despite rising COVID cases and reduced attendance. Resilience and Adaptation to Outsmart Supply Chain Challenges.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon says its prepared for supply chain snarls for holiday season. Gopuff arrives in New York. As the holiday season approaches there are many concerns about the global supply chain. Apparently the past has arrived. Walmart expands holiday delivery options.

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7 Ways to Strategically Elevate Freight Procurement

Talking Logistics

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. Here are seven strategies to elevate freight management in an organization to build a more competitive supply chain advantage.