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Key Tools and Technologies to Build the Warehouse of the Future

DELMIA Quintiq

This makes warehouse digital transformation a reality in order to sustain business and thrive amidst increasing competition and market pressures. This helps in optimizing inventory management as well as in making the warehouse safer while increasing visibility. billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD $14.18 billion by 2026.

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

These are challenges that will only become more threatening if they are not curbed, paying strict attention to supply chain sustainability. billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. Putting sustainability into practice.

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Better Ways to Address Trade-Offs with Supply Chain Optimization

Logistics Viewpoints

He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. AND with growing concern about climate change, trade-off considerations must account for cost, quality, service, and now sustainability.

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The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

SCMDOJO

In the world of logistics, this means enhanced operational efficiency for inventory management, route optimization, safety and security of goods, and resource allocation. Sustainability Advancements The aforementioned digital advancements and outlook generally support sustainability in logistics, also called green logistics.

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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport. Establishing a robust performance monitoring system with key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics is crucial. At the heart of it all, an effective procurement strategy remains paramount.

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The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy!

Supply Chain Game Changer

In addition to product management, logistics also includes inventory management. Companies can also cut their inventory by up to 22% and improve their bottom line. In order to measure the efficiency of your supply chain, companies must track certain metrics. Metrics help to prioritize activities and improve processes.

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2022: A Look in the Rearview Mirror–Part I

American Global Logistics

We had a hangover from the pandemic: Which led to continued inventory shortages, closures of manufacturing plants in China, congested ports, and underemployment. Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine. This metric, referred to as a “Frankenstat” due to its grand scope, has many critics.

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