Fri.Jun 19, 2020

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Retail Distribution Center Automation: 6 Factors to Consider

C3 Solutions

This article is part of our Retail Program. Designed specifically to support global leaders by aiding in creating a strategic plan to help them win the retail game. Learn more about it now! 20 Min Read. Download for later. Are you looking for ways to use automation technology to stay at the top of the game? We’re breaking down 6 automation technologies to drive up your distribution center efficiency.

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The Pandemic Motivates Changes in the Food Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

The novel coronavirus outbreak piqued interest in supply chain operations, particularly in the food supply chain. On 16 March 2020, in response to COVID-19, the President issued “Coronavirus Critical Infrastructure Guidance for America.” In addition to personal safety instructions, this guidance stated: “ If you work in a critical infrastructure industry, as defined by the Department of Homeland Security, such as healthcare services and pharmaceutical and food supply, you have a spec

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What is Logistics Automation & Why Will Automation Grow in Value?

MercuryGate

Logistics automation stands out as one of the greatest opportunities for advancement in modern supply-chain management. Automation provides a means for organizations to dramatically scale operations, reduce inefficiencies, and optimize all available resources. Moreover, organizations can achieve these benefits at a fraction of the cost of those continuing to do the same thing in a […].

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E-Commerce Supply Chains Need These Supply Chain Tech Systems

GlobalTranz

E-commerce will continue to grow significantly through 2020 and beyond. As evidenced by the most recent peak shipping season, the need for effective, high-quality logistics and warehouse management has never been higher. The demands for faster, more affordable processes are growing in stride. As reported by Jeff Berman of Supply Chain 24/7, “[up to] 70% of B2C companies.read More.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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New School Supply Chain Basics with the Supply Chain Queen, Sheri Hinish

The Logistics of Logistics

The post New School Supply Chain Basics with the Supply Chain Queen, Sheri Hinish appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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Retail Sales on the Up and Up

Freight Center

There hasn’t been an industry that hasn’t felt the impacts of COVID-19 over the last few months, and retail is certainly no stranger to adapting to the changes. Having to contend with supply chain restrictions, volume limitations, brick-and-mortar stores pretty much being inaccessible to the public, much of consumer retail shopping has gone online, but not yielding the optimal results in terms of sales figures.

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5 Misconceptions Shippers have about Setting up an API Connection with a Carrier

Freight Plus

Having an application programming interface (API) connection to a carrier is vital to achieving visibility for a shipper. The speed of the connection allows you to know right away the status of your shipment. However, setting one up and ensuring it's running correctly can be a nightmare. . At Aborn, our data integration and implementation manager, Bill Muse oversees that process on a daily basis.

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Being prepared today : Helping medical suppliers succeed in a post-pandemic world

Locus Robotics

By Jett Chitanand | Director, Locus Healthcare & Medical Device Segments Medical Device Manufacturers and Medical Supplies Distributors who begin planning now to implement AMR automation in their operation will be ideally prepared for the coming surge of elective surgeries in a post-pandemic world. COVID-19 has dramatically shifted priorities and focus for several med device and supply companies.

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Supply chain overhaul for retail

Proxima

The pandemic has presented an unexpected opportunity for retailers to redesign their supply chains in response to the shift to online and the need for an evolved customer experience. As CFOs inject investment into business operations in a bid to return to business as usual, supply chains are under the spotlight as they’ve never been before. Proxima’s Supply Chain specialists Neil Jordan and Johnathan Foster, explain why it is now the time to remodel and reassess operational agility to meet

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Addressing sustainability threats to coffee supply chain using low-code technology

TrackVia

How Volcafe is improving farm practices, increasing productivity, and delivering higher quality. Since 1802, ED&F Man’s coffee business, Volcafe , has been trading coffee. Today, Volcafe provides beans for 50 billion cups each year and is the third-largest coffee distributor in the world. It’s likely that you’ve never heard of them because they operate behind the scenes providing the unroasted coffee beans to retail coffee companies like Starbucks and Peets that you know and love.

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5 Misconceptions Shippers have about Setting up an API Connection with a Carrier

Freight Plus

Having an application programming interface (API) connection to a carrier is vital to achieving visibility for a shipper. The speed of the connection allows you to know right away the status of your shipment. However, setting one up and ensuring it's running correctly can be a nightmare. . At Aborn, our data integration and implementation manager, Bill Muse oversees that process on a daily basis.

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The “New Normal” for Supply Chains Post-COVID-19

Vanguard Software

Organizations are having to find ways to restore operations in the near-term, all while redesigning supply chains to handle the future, not to mention the changes in demand in this “new normal.”.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 19, 2020)

Talking Logistics

My wife’s bike got a flat tire yesterday. I removed the wheel from the bike, pulled the tube from the tire, put a patch on it, and got it all back together again. I pumped air into the tire. Fixed. The tire was flat again this morning, no air, no pressure, I’m deflated too. — In this. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 19, 2020).

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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How IoT Can Help Retailers Succeed in a Post-Pandemic World

Supply Chain Brain

Here are three ways internet-of-things devices can help retailers adjust to the new world, and adhere to critical safety standards.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 06/12/20 – 06/18/20

All Things Supply Chain

Peak Shipping Season Runs Aground as Ocean Lines Pull Capacity Ocean container lines are bracing for limited demand during the usual peak shipping season heading into the Fall, with supply…

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The challenges of B2B integration and collaboration

Axway

The current market increasingly demands systems integration and collaboration with its entire ecosystem of business partners. The goal is to ensure greater exchange between customers, suppliers, and logistics operators, among others, which generally allows greater agility in projects and business.

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Analytics & Reporting

ModusLink Corporation

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Building the Carrier Scorecard: A Guide to Improve Carrier Relations & Shipping Outcomes

Turvo

Carrier scorecards refer to the overall “grade” assigned to carriers by shippers and supply chain partners. These grades rate the performance and business health of carrier relationships, as well as their typical costs and more. Unfortunately, it can be hard to measure carrier performance with outdated supply chain systems. After all, the adage is true: you cannot improve what you cannot see.