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This Week in Logistics News (April 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

A couple of years ago, I mentioned that the robot uprising had reached the retail store. Retailers take measures to contain baby formula shortages. According to reports, the supply is so constrained right now that retailers are limiting the number of products consumers are allowed to purchase in order to preserve their inventories.

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Using Technology to build Sustainable Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

But one of the biggest drivers for an increased emphasis, is the impact of the pandemic on retailers, manufacturers and suppliers, who realise that risk mitigation is critical to a resilient supply chain in times of disruption. Using AI and ML to analyse past performance will help organisations optimise inventory.

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The Coronavirus Is Shattering Traditional Supply Chains

ivalua

Retail shops and eateries everywhere saw their business drop off precipitously. A retailer will have empty shelves. If the disruption continues, we may see many manufacturers, and maybe even retailers, suspending their operations as they run out of the key inputs they need.”.

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Understanding Supply Chain Management

SupplyPike

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a systematic and controlled procurement operation. Procurement usually comprises a diverse range of suppliers chosen according to a conceived ability to supply merchandise at the right price. Why Supply Chain Management is Important. In general, suppliers should try to keep this above the 98.5%

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The Importance of Visibility In the Supply Chain

Precoro

Supply chain visibility is a company's ability to keep track of raw materials, components, and final products – in batches or individually – as they move through the entire supply chain from suppliers through production or assembly to retailers and end customers. How Can Supply Chain Visibility be Achieved?

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

through 2021, but total retail sales will grow 7.9%. Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.? A Possible Stimulus on the Horizon May Increase the Challenge of Procurement Through Peak Season. Top causes of capacity constraints include: . Focusing on the?

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What is Logistics Exactly?

Supply Chain Game Changer

” Shopify says it is “the process of coordinating and moving resources – people, materials, inventory, and equipment – from one location to storage at the desired destination.” The planning, procurement, ordering, manufacturing, supply and distribution of masks , PPE (personal protective equipment), equipment (eg.