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Warehousing News Roundup: April 22, 2019

Stord

The use of predictive analytics in supply chain operations rose by 76% from 2017 to 2019 , according to survey data. 30% of respondents said they were using this technology today, compared to just 17% two years ago. This number will likely increase going forward – 57% said they aren’t using predictive analytics now, but plan to in the future. Warehouse construction in the United States finally outpaced demand over the past three months.

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Spend Matters Awards Chainalytics For Transportation Procurement Innovation

CHAINalytics

Atlanta, GA (April 22, 2019) — Chainalytics, a recognized global leader in supply chain consulting, analytics, and market intelligence, is excited to be named a 2019 Provider to Watch by Spend Matters. “We’re thrilled that Chainalytics has been recognized as a Provider to Watch. Our inclusion in this year’s list is another testament to the … The post Spend Matters Awards Chainalytics For Transportation Procurement Innovation appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Guest Post: An MBA student’s perspective on the ISM Meeting 2019

NC State SCRC

This week’s guest post is from my MBA student, Nikhil Singh, who accompanied me to the recent Institute for Supply Management conference in Houston. I enjoyed hearing his perspectives on the sessions, and invited him to post to my blog. So here it is! One of the many perks an MBA student has, is highly subsidized or even better, free entry to conferences and events!

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Can We Cut Plastic Without Cutting Profits? How the Detergent Market is Working Towards a Clean Sweep

MIT Supply Chain

The increasingly strident public outcry over the huge volumes of plastic waste clogging our environment demands a response from the companies held responsible for putting it there. Can these companies reduce the amount of plastic in supply chains and meet or even exceed their profitability targets? The answer is a qualified yes. There are win-wins […].

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AI-Enabled Robotics Software for Manufacturing Automation: Speeding Time-to-Value

Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.

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The Secret to an Online Retailer’s Success Lies in Great Inventory Management

Unleashed

For online retailers, inventory management can be a real challenge, especially as a business grows. Business owners and inventory managers must ensure the stock levels recorded online correspond to the actual physical stock levels in the warehouse; stock discrepancies can have far-reaching consequences. Inventory management for online retailers can also promise increased profitability if it is done right: by ensuring inventory is managed well, business owners can drive sales and improve the chan