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CPG earnings report: Data technology tackles headwinds, helps meet demand

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General Mills reported that ongoing value-seeking behaviors from consumers is influencing both the channels they shop and basket sizes, creating headwinds to the company’s margins. What are CPG executives reporting on the sustainability front? Jeff Harmening, CEO General Mills Where does sustainability fit in?

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5 Innovative Ways Enhanced Retail Logistics Visibility Can Amplify Your Profits

Locus

What’s more, nearly a fifth are at the forefront, harnessing advanced tools like control towers and analytics to maintain their competitive stance. Echoing this movement, McKinsey spotlights how adopting advanced analytics in distribution retools the daily workflows of frontline staff, boosting retention by 15%.

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The four steps to supply chain readiness

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The pace of change is increasing exponentially, and there are innovations and learnings being shared across the industry every day. One of the big catalysts for change right now is the acceleration of data and analytics in supply chain management. What are the stock levels at the warehouse (before the product gets to the store)?

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TrackVia’s Exceptional Inventory Management Capabilities

TrackVia

Many companies are realizing the critical role that effective inventory management plays in streamlining warehouse operations and maintaining an edge over competitors. Mastering warehousing is not merely a distant goal; it has become a necessity for organizations aiming to maximize productivity, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.

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Bringing Order to Chaos: Last-Mile Delivery Costs and How to Reduce Them

Locus

Say you purchase your coveted gadget online, eagerly tracking its journey from warehouse to your welcoming hands. Customer satisfaction and keeping costs in check rests on optimal last-mile delivery operations. In 2021, a wide range of major product categories saw online purchase returns, with rates varying from 8% to 88%.

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Is Warehouse Robotics at the Inflection Point?

Locus Robotics

Is deploying warehouse robotics to automate piece picking for fulfillment operations at an inflection point? Using warehouse robotics to improve today’s fulfillment industry is not at a simple inflection point. We recently conducted a Locus demo and presentation for 30 supply chain executives with a very large global brand.

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Coming soon to a supply chain near you: 8 big digital disruptors

Kinaxis

Assess your company’s ability to read, warehouse and act on IoT demand signals. He relayed how he saw a demo of true shelf-aware systems at a retail location that sends alerts in real-time when a stock out happens directly to a mobile phone. Create sticky purchasing behavior with customers by offering robust delivery services.