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What Do You Mean By Supply Chain Visibility?

Logistics Viewpoints

The interview occurred during athe FourKites Visibility 2023 user conference on September 7th in Chicago. And at last week’s FourKites Visibility user conference, the tech pioneer reported investment in a different form of artificial intelligence, Generative AI. I attended my first Visibility conference in 2020.

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Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button

Supply Chain Shaman

For example, when I used to ship ice cream by reefer container to China from the west coast, the time on the ship was 12-18 days. Today, we have an additional factor with inflation to add to the mix of issues, that changes the requirements for the “buy plan in procurement.” My reasoning? Containers sit on chassis.

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No Time Like the Present

Supply Chain Shaman

I love the stories but question the fit of the metaphor(s) for a supply chain conference. While shipping craziness is abating, the issues and implications of the Russian-Ukrainian war, energy shortages in China and Europe, food instability in Africa, and the global water crisis reverberate as disruption after disruption in the supply chain.

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Order Fulfilment Explained: Process, Strategies, & Tips

Unleashed

Some of the main steps involved in the order fulfilment process include: Inventory management Picking and packing Tracking and communication Shipping and delivery Customer service Returns management Fulfilment costs can represent up to 30% of an eCommerce company’s total operating expenses. It also ensures that resources are used efficiently.

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Logistics Cost Reduction: 6 Focuses to Create More Profit

GlobalTranz

Ensure that your warehouse operation is safe. Analyze labor reduction for any warehousing operation. There are Labor Management Software systems that can help manage work in the warehouse. Incentive programs for warehousing employees do work. Try warehouse mobility in your four walls. They have great ideas.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 8-12, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Alexa Heads to the Warehouse (WSJ – sub. Warehouse Space Growing Tighter on Rising E-Commerce Demands (WSJ – sub. So if you can provide warehousing, transportation and/or material handling equipment to support disaster relief efforts, I encourage you to contact ALAN. Alexa in the Warehouse.

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6 Tips for Students to Develop a Career in the Supply Chain

SCMDOJO

Pursuing a degree in these areas will equip you with the fundamental knowledge of supply chain principles, such as procurement, inventory management, logistics, and operations strategy. Master TMS Tools : Learn the ins and outs of transportation management systems to see how they optimize the shipping process, saving time and money.