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Brains Meet Brawn in Retail & Supply Chain

BlueYonder

The changing supply chain landscape. The emergence of AI and Machine Learning in the supply chain is changing the way managers approach managing inventory, production, distribution and selling to optimize the customer experience. Data from customer promotions, weather, local events and holidays also present a plethora of variables to account for in estimating demand across hundreds or thousands of demand points (stores, web sites, catalogs, etc.) and across hundreds or thousands of SKUs/items.

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Final Mile Delivery: The Role of TMS and Predictive Analytics

Talking Logistics

Even though shipments may be transported over hundreds of miles, or just a few miles, the main focus today is on the final mile — that is, making sure the delivery experience for the end-customer (which in many cases is a home delivery) is a positive one. What factors are driving this growing attention to final-mile delivery? Why is it important?

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Driving American Business with an Optimized Supply Chain

ModusLink Corporation

As Americans kick back and relax this July Fourth, many brands may wonder how they can remain patriotic year-round. As trends point brands to expand into the global market, many are working to invest in local communities as well. To fuel initiatives that benefit business and the economy, brands can start with revamping the supply […]. The post Driving American Business with an Optimized Supply Chain appeared first on Steel Connect.

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FMCG S&OP: Who is the stooge in your process?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Laurel and Hardy, Morecambe and Wise, Abbott and Costello, Little and Large, Hale and Pace, May and Johnson. These are examples of double acts where one party plays the straight/stooge and apparently serious man while the other plays the fool/jester. I admit I am not too sure who is who in the last example.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Most Popular Supply Chain Posts of 2018 So Far (Part 1)

The Network Effect

With the mid-year upon us, it’s time to review what people are reading. Next week we’ll reveal the top five. The post Most Popular Supply Chain Posts of 2018 So Far (Part 1) appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Predictive Replenishment is the way forward

Brookes Supply Chain Planning Blog

We all know that different products sell at different rates, depending on the need that they address. The challenge is to be able to meet demand without incurring costs due to over-stocking. With operating profits under considerable pressure, retailers need more precise demand forecasting and stock replenishment to reduce inventory costs and still have the right product available to meet customer needs.

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Brains Meet Brawn in Retail & Supply Chain

BlueYonder

The changing supply chain landscape. The emergence of AI and Machine Learning in the supply chain is changing the way managers approach managing inventory, production, distribution and selling to optimize the customer experience. Data from customer promotions, weather, local events and holidays also present a plethora of variables to account for in estimating demand across hundreds or thousands of demand points (stores, web sites, catalogs, etc.) and across hundreds or thousands of SKUs/items.

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Digitization Creates a Strong Value Chain: Mitigating Risk

Supply Chain 24/7

Digitization itself is a means to an end; the end goal is to derive the most value from a supply chain.

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Supply Chain News on Lean Lessons from Japan on Human Resources in Manufacturing

Supply Chain Digest

Lean Leaders Treat Employees as True Assets, while Most Companies Use Worker Hands Only, not Brains

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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The Symbiotic Relationship between Big Data and Artificial Intelligence

Enterra Insights

Business metaphors often contain biological references. For example, we refer to “product families” and talk about the “next generation.” We talk about businesses “evolving” and “product lifecycles.” We find some companies “on the bleeding edge” of new technologies. In the Digital Age, we find data running through veins of companies and the Internet of Things providing the nervous system of the digital enterprise.

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Supply Chain News on Now Truck Driver Shortage Said to Threaten the Economy

Supply Chain Digest

High Rates Hitting Bottom Lines, While Capacity Crunch Slowing Order to Cash Cycles

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6 tips for awesome wholesale B2B customer relationships

TradeGecko

When it comes to B2B customer relationship management, think old-school matchmaking rather than Tinder. B2C relationships are all about making the sale, and so are B2B relationships – but there are differences between the two. Here are 6 tips for improved customer relations when building long-term eCommerce relationships with your B2B wholesale customers.

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Van Rates Close Q2 With a Bang

DAT Solutions

As expected, June went into the books with the highest spot market rates on record. The national averages for all three major equipment types were the highest ever recorded in DAT Trendlines , and the spot market averages for flatbed and reefer rates were higher than the average shipper contract rates for each segment. The average spot van rate was equal to the average contract van rate.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Getting Brexit-Ready in 2018

Supply Chain 24/7

There are great long-term opportunities from Brexit, but companies need to be preparing for the changes that are sure to come, and ready when they arrive.

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Trucking Issues and Tire Integrity in the Heat

Zipline Logistics

If your freight travels in or out of states known for their high temperatures, you might face some added capacity constraints. Especially if you’re moving heavy loads. Why? High temperatures can greatly impact tire integrity and increase the likelihood of tire blowouts. A blown tire is not just inconvenient, it can cost drivers more than […]. The post Trucking Issues and Tire Integrity in the Heat appeared first on Zipline Logistics.

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6 Retail Click and Collect Services Customers Demand

Tecsys

Shoppers can be fickle about the retail click and collect services they want. Of course,… The post 6 Retail Click and Collect Services Customers Demand appeared first on Tecsys.

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Kaizen vs. Kaikaku

synchrono

Kaizen vs. Kaikaku: 2 Approaches to Lean Manufacturing That Can Transform Your Factory. The Lean Manufacturing world is littered with new terminology, and given the discipline’s origins, it’s not surprising that some of these words and phrases are Japanese. Being “fluent” with these words to the point that you can bring them up in casual conversations with coworkers is half the fun.

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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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Stopped at the Border: Why Product Testing Matters

Supply Chain 24/7

Real-time visibility, workflow and management by exception capabilities provide a simplified way to holistically manage product testing and safety.

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Ensuring Workers’ Rights in Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Just about every major manufacturer has a supplier code of conduct to ensure that workers are treated humanely. Too often, however, those documents fail to prevent unacceptable working conditions. In a typical global supply chain, involving multiple tiers of production, the chances of failure are alarmingly high. The solution lies in adequate training at the most important level — the workers themselves.

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The Why & How on the Path to Free Trade Agreements

Supply Chain 24/7

This e-book illustrates the path to reap the rewards of Free Trade Agreements (FTA) while maintaining full compliance with the regulations around them.

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Three Strategies for Proactive Compliance by Automating Export Controls

Supply Chain 24/7

Solutions for university export control and compliance officers, legal counsel and research administrators.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.