Fri.Jul 29, 2022

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How to Design Custom Packaging & Make Your Business Stand Out [+Examples]

ShipBob

Despite a challenging year for retail in 2020, according to eMarketer global retail sales growth will continue to rise and take up more retail market share. Online retail sales will reach $6.17 trillion by 2023, with ecommerce websites taking up 22.3% of total retail sales. . In addition to this, according to McKinsey , one out of four consumers say they are planning to focus more on environmental issues and will pay more attention to social aspects in their shopping behavior. . 83% of consumers

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This Week in Logistics News (July 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

Toy companies are always looking for the next big thing. And for Mattel, that next big thing might be Space X. Mattel inked a multiyear deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to create a line of toys inspired by the space venture, the companies announced Wednesday. “As space exploration advances more quickly than ever before, we are thrilled to work with SpaceX and help spark limitless play patterns for the space explorer in every kid,” said Nick Karamanos, Mattel’s senior vice president of entertainment

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 29, 2022)

Talking Logistics

It’s the last Friday in July and I’ve yet to go to the beach. Well, I did visit a beach in Iceland, but the water was way too cold for my Cuban blood (and probably Icelandic blood too), and there were signs everywhere warning about “sneaker waves” that can pull you out to sea. This. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 29, 2022).

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“True Greenfield” – Answering the Distribution Service Time Challenge 

Logility

How to properly optimize your logistics network with network design. The Challenge. Modern business means fast distribution. Amazon is not the only company driven to one- and two-day delivery; all industries are headed to shorter service windows. This means more distribution points, closer to your customers. Now, supply chain leaders are caught between a cost versus service crunch.

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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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What is Economic Order Quantity & its Advantages

SCMDOJO

Economic order quantity is one of the “most commonly used inventory-control techniques”. The objectives and advantages of Economic Order Qty (EOQ) are to minimize inventory carrying costs and ordering costs while simultaneously limiting the probability of stock out to avoid any lost sales or customer loss. Like safety stock calculations , EOQ is one of the most important equations in supply chain planning.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 07/22/2022-07/28/2022

All Things Supply Chain

Grain exports from Ukraine may resume ‘within days’ Ukraine has announced that the first set of vessels loaded with grain could be leaving the Black Sea ports in a matter…

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How To Ensure Employee Safety As A Trucking Company CEO

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured). Content Writer. The post How To Ensure Employee Safety As A Trucking Company CEO appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Podcast | No Forced Labor in Your Supply Chain? Prove It!

Supply Chain Brain

For U.S. importers, the hurdles for proving that their supply chains are free of forced labor are getting higher all the time.

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Customer Service complaints at an all time high & not much better on social

IT Supply Chain

By Shellie Vornhagen (pictured). Chief Experience Officer at Emplifi. The post Customer Service complaints at an all time high & not much better on social appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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2022 Summer of Supply Chain Legislation

Procurement Academy

The summer of 2022 will be remembered for many things, from soaring temperatures to an unforgettable Women’s Euro championship. However, for supply chain professionals, it will also be remembered as a summer of environmental, social and governance (ESG) legislation. Legislation coming into play. Last year, Germany passed its Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains.

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Watch: How Can We Transform Supply Chain Planning?

Supply Chain Brain

Hank Ackerman, principal at Argano, advises how to make supply chain planning transformations successful.

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Supply Chains Can’t Handle the Heat

Elementum

The pandemic was only a warm-up — climate change is disrupting the global supply chain. Executive Summary The recent record-setting heat across Europe sent shockwaves throughout the world, as persistent extreme temperatures pushed people and emergency systems up to (and beyond) their breaking points. With wildfires breaking out in areas that have never seen them before, a sense of urgency hangs in the air as thickly as the smell of smoke.

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Customer Service complaints at an all time high

IT Supply Chain

By Shellie Vornhagen (pictured). Chief Experience Officer at Emplifi. The post Customer Service complaints at an all time high appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Smart Software Launches Smart Inventory Optimization and Demand Planning for Prophet 21

The Smart Software

Smart Software, a leader in enterprise demand forecasting, and inventory optimization solutions announces the release of Smart Inventory Planning and Optimization for Prophet 21 (P21). The post Smart Software Launches Smart Inventory Optimization and Demand Planning for Prophet 21 appeared first on Smart Software.

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Women in Procurement: Recent Recruits

Proxima

We’re proud to champion women in the procurement sector at Proxima and are passionate about supporting the careers of the women in the business through every stage of their careers. In our latest installment of our new Women in Procurement series, we spoke to two recent recruits, Consultant Allison Magoc and Analyst Madeline Van Noorden about how Proxima has supported their careers in the industry.

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What’s new in Crisp? Track Shopify sales, reduce food waste, analyze new Amazon data, and more.

crisp

Crisp Product Manager Jordon White shares a roundup of this month’s updates to the Crisp data platform. Here at Crisp, we believe that sustainability and good business go hand in hand. That’s why we’ve built a new Retailer Waste dashboard that helps brands reduce food waste and save on costs — along with other business-critical data for Shopify, Amazon, and more.

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Industrial Real Estate Market Changes and Challenges | Q3 2022

NFI

A guest blog by Troy Adams, Vice President of Real Estate at NFI Supply chain volatility has changed how companies store and distribute goods. As a result, the industrial real estate sector has thrived as organizations pursue diversification for fulfillment processes, and manufacturers move their operations onshore. Consequently, new challenges are emerging, particularly concerning transporting… Continue reading Industrial Real Estate Market Changes and Challenges | Q3 2022.

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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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Women in Procurement: Recent Recuits

Proxima

We’re proud to champion women in the procurement sector at Proxima and are passionate about supporting the careers of the women in the business through every stage of their careers. In our latest installment of our new Women in Procurement series, we spoke to two recent recruits, Consultant Allison Magoc and Analyst Madeline Van Noorden about how Proxima has supported their careers in the industry.

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Ecommerce’s Dirty Little Secret with Aaron Schwartz

The Logistics of Logistics

Aaron Schwartz and Joe Lynch discuss ecommerce’s dirty little secret. Aaron is the President of Loop , a post-purchase platform that enables brands to transform returns into exchanges. About Aaron Schwartz. Aaron Schwartz is the President of Loop with an extensive history working, advising, and investing in startups. With 10+ years in modern Commerce, Aaron’s focus tends to be on all things go to market, fundraising, strategy, and helping founders navigate emotionally through the early sta

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Implementing DDMRP in the Automotive Supply Sector

Demand Driven Technologies

This case study was written by the Demand Driven Institute. Most often, inventory management methods are dictated by the principles of the IT system a company uses. Typically, this is the MRP, which became widespread in the 1980s. Most MRPs today are outdated, as they have not changed much since their inception. Since 2012, the. Read more. Source.

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The Next Wave of Warehouse Robotics: Hype vs. Hope

Supply Chain Brain

Robots are increasingly characterized as a panacea for numerous challenges in retail warehouses, but where does the hype end and reality begin?

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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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Insights on Universal Postal Union’s Developments For Postal Services!

Loginext

Insights on Universal Postal Union’s Developments For Postal Services! UPU has developed a mobile app to facilitate efficient and affordable data exchange. As return rates have increased by 70-80%, parcel lockers are the future for sustainable deliveries. 90% of data breaches for posts during Q1 2022 were cyber-attack related; learn about the frameworks drafted […].

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The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022

Enterra Insights

In a rare, but welcome, act of bipartisanship, the Senate and House of Representatives have passed a bill called the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. The so-called CHIPS bill passed the Senate with a 64 to 33 majority, with 17 Republicans voting in favor, and passed the House with a 243-187 vote, with 24 Republicans voting for the legislation. The President is expected to sign the bill into law today.

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