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FMCG Complexity - a stealthy increase in SKU numbers?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Stealth? What made me think of that word? Do you remember that playground game called Statues ? One person is the 'Museum Curator' and stands at the end of a field or yard. Everyone else stands an agreed distance away and the aim of the game is for a 'Statue' to touch or tag the Curator without being seen moving.

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Mastering Digital Product Passports: Strategies for Seamless Implementation

Logistics Viewpoints

Implementing Digital Product Passports (DPPs) within an organization involves a detailed and strategic process. This requires a thorough readiness assessment, selection of appropriate technology, and careful integration with existing business processes. Each step must be approached methodically to ensure a successful and secure implementation that meets regulatory requirements and enhances operational transparency.

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Omnilife: An E-commerce Fulfillment and Delivery Success Story

Talking Logistics

One of the hard lessons companies have learned about e-commerce is that everything can go according to plan right up to the time a customer clicks the “Buy” button, but if you don’t get the order fulfillment process right, it can have negative consequences — not only with regards to customer experience and satisfaction, but. Read more The post Omnilife: An E-commerce Fulfillment and Delivery Success Story appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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A Detailed Comparison of edX Supply Chain Courses vs. SCMDOJO Academy

SCMDOJO

As businesses become increasingly global, professionals in the supply chain field must keep up with new technologies, trends, and best practices. With numerous platforms offering online courses, including edX supply chain courses and SCMDOJO academy , it can be challenging to choose the one that best fits your needs, especially when it comes to specialized fields like supply chain management.

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Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore

Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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Understanding the Kitting Process: Key Components and Considerations for the Holidays and Everyday

Stord

This is the first blog post in a series on the tactics and benefits of deploying a comprehensive kitting solution. Holiday kitting isn't merely about bundling products; it's about crafting experiences that sparkle with the same joy as a perfectly selected and wrapped present. Much like an advent calendar that counts down to the big day with 24 unique treats, or a curated health and beauty set, kitting has become the secret ingredient for surprising and delighting your customers all year round.

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How to Deploy Multi-Tier Supply Chain Intelligence for Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

Multi-tier supply chain intelligence has the potential to strongly enhance the resilience of the supply chain, making it an invaluable asset to organizations.

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How procurement can prevent an IT transformation ‘failure’

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Berry (pictured) Procurement Specialist The post How procurement can prevent an IT transformation ‘failure’ appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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DHL Supply Chain and Diageo North America to Deploy Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks

Supply Chain Brain

The Nikola electric trucks utilize fuel-cell technology to power the vehicle's electric motors for up to 500 miles in range on a single fill.

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As The Wind Blows: Improving Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Shaman

The winds of change transform industries. Does a digital transformation add value? Who knows? There is no standard definition. In the supply chain management industry, words swirl but lack definition. There are many claims but no clear definition. Will we transform and improve supply chain planning systems based on AI? Again, who knows? In the sea of hype, there are few definitions but a lot of hand-waving.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for October 24, 2024

Supply Chain Digest

Amazon FC Robot Onslaught. Freight Recession Continues On New Combined Delivery Service from Walmart.

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Last Mile Delivery Tracking Software Boosts Experience, Cuts Costs

Loginext

Last mile delivery tracking software plays a crucial role in enhancing customer experience by offering real-time updates and transparency. It also optimizes delivery routes, reducing operational costs for logistics businesses. The post Last Mile Delivery Tracking Software Boosts Experience, Cuts Costs appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Can U.S. Ports Find Middle Ground on Automation Before Second Strike?

Supply Chain Brain

As negotiations between the ILA and USMX continue, the issue of automation at ports remains a point of contention.

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Supplier Development: What it is and why you need it

Kodiak Hub

What is Supplier Development? In the simplest terms, supplier development is like giving your suppliers a little nudge (or a big push, depending on the situation) to help them improve their performance. It’s the process where buyers work closely with their suppliers to make sure they are aligning with expectations—be it quality, cost-efficiency, sustainability, or any other key metric.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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U.S.-Mexico Freight by Value up 4.2% YoY

Supply Chain Brain

Freight traffic between the U.S. and its neighbors is increasingly via truck, Bureau of Transportation Statistics figures show.

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LTL Pillar of Profitability: Avoid Errors and Rebills with Built-in Failsafes

Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles

If you’re a freight broker, you probably utter one or more of the above phrases daily. The variability of LTL shipments is a constant challenge.

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Watch: Case Study: A New Medical Logistics Venture Searches for the Right WMS

Supply Chain Brain

A case study with TriVenture Logistics LLC, a medical logistics company, and warehouse management system provider Tecsys.

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LTL Pillar of Profitability: Deliver an Extraordinary Customer Experience from Quote to Invoice

Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles

Delivering an extraordinary customer experience is the third pillar of profitability for LTL freight. PwC research shows that companies focusing on improving customer experience can increase their revenue by 5-10% through higher customer retention. They also enjoy the ability to charge premium rates.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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Boeing CEO’s Effort to Rebuild Planemaker Suffers Strike Setback

Supply Chain Brain

While Boeing’s latest 35% pay offer was a bump from its initial 25% increase, workers are still angered by the failure to reinstate their defined-benefit pension plan.

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Real Use Cases for AI in Manufacturing

Supply Chain Digest

Six Companies Share their Successes with the World Economic Forum

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Boeing Workers Spurn Latest Offer as Bid to End Strike Fails

Supply Chain Brain

While Boeing’s latest 35% pay offer was a bump from its initial 25% increase, workers are still angered by the failure to reinstate their defined-benefit pension plan.

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The Future of Pharmaceutical Logistics and Online Pharmacies

Locus Robotics

Home October 23, 2024 The Future of Pharmaceutical Logistics and Online Pharmacies Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager In recent years, there has been constant change in how goods are moved and delivered, but few changes have been as impactful as the surge in e-commerce. As online shopping has steadily grown — now representing over 20% of total retail sales according to recent data from the U.S.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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U.K. Warns of Grain Threat After Russia Steps Up Port Attacks

Supply Chain Brain

Russia has been targeting Kyiv’s export infrastructure since the 2022 invasion, with strikes on its ports in the Black Sea and on the Danube.

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E.Coli Incident Linked to McDonald’s Provides a Threshold

Supply Chain Matters

This Supply Chain Matters industry commentary highlights reports of suspected E-coli related illnesses linked to certain McDonald’s menu items. We argue that this incident is likely to provide a threshold for added industry actions more focused on food safety inspections and quality control processes. McDonald’s Brand the Subject of U.S. Wide Headlines U.S. wide multi-media headlines both yesterday and today are reporting that an E.Coli bacteria outbreak impacting a number of U.S. states h

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Amazon to Halt Brick-and-Mortar Same-Day Delivery Service

Supply Chain Brain

The decision to shutter Amazon Today comes as a surprise since Amazon was pitching the service to more retailers at the Shoptalk Fall conference in Chicago, October 16-18.

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EOQ Calculation – An Inventory Management Tool

SCMDOJO

When building a business multiple factors need to be considered—cost, logistics, manpower, operations, packaging, seasonality, and more! However, the main pin-point that drives all the factors is inventory/ stocks. How much stock/ Inventory do we need? What is the actual demand? What is the forecast? How much inventory do we need in the off-season and the high season?

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.

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Small Steps and Staying Positive: Blue Yonder Associate Shares Her Stroke Recovery Journey

BlueYonder

Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day and is dedicated to raising awareness and understanding with a focus on stroke prevention, symptom awareness, and the needs of stroke survivors. According to the World Stroke Organization , each year more than 12 million people worldwide will have their first stroke and 6.5 million will die as a result. The chance of having a stroke increases with age; however, more than 60% happen to people under 70 and 16% to those under 50.