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Agility and flexibility in the age of digital supply chains – Insights from the 2017 Supply Chain & Logistics EMEA summit & expo

Kinaxis

About three hundred supply chain professionals from various pockets of the world representing manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers, and technology vendors took part in the summit. Through the pilots that DHL conducted, AR is showing tremendous productivity gains in the warehouse such as a 25% gain in picking productivity.

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Manufacturing Day 2023

Enterra Insights

One of the clearest lessons learned during the pandemic was the importance of domestic manufacturing. As global supply chains snarled and essential products became hard to find, many domestic manufacturers pivoted to make up shortages. The importance of manufacturing has often been overlooked as the U.S.

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Fueling Success: Career in Supply Chain Guide

SCMDOJO

Professionals in this field often find themselves venturing into manufacturing, IT, technology, ERP systems, and even commercial roles. These include: Capacity Planning: Ensuring timely availability of resources, such as manufacturing capacity and distribution center capacity, to meet logistics and supply chain needs.

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2020 Requires Big Wings and Feet

Supply Chain Shaman

The design of the conference includes tours of several modern warehouses and centers of excellence. The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” Most budgets are completed in currency at a brand level. Background. Time horizon. Bias and error.

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Three Keys to Avoid the Supply Chain Relationship Rut

Material Handling & Logistics

A supply chain partner that is flexible, innovative and invested in the customer experience will keep the relationship moving forward. This move can require significant effort, from gaining access to an international network or ensuring that e-commerce infrastructure is prepared to accept foreign currencies and local languages.

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2021 Supply Chain Challenges: The Top 5 Lessons Learned + Tips from 11 Industry Experts

ToolsGroup

It’s time to re-think how our products are manufactured and distributed. Lesson #2: Finding solutions in warehouses and distribution centers. “We And having multiple smaller warehouses in strategic locations can enable you to do this – especially in the beverage industry.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

While many companies have invested significant time and money over the years to improve their demand, supply, and manufacturing planning capabilities, they have underinvested in workforce planning and optimization, and they’re now starting to feel the consequences. . Aligning Warehouse Labor Management with Omni-Channel Strategy.