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The Elegance of the Costco Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A “Don’t Touch” Strategy will Dramatically Lean out your Supply Chain! To begin I must admit that Costco is one of my favourite stores. I started thinking about the Costco Supply Chain. Stereotypically I almost always buy more than I intended given the unique things that you find in their aisles.

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How to Build Your Supply Chain Digital Twin Using Sensor Data

Roambee

The market for Digital Twins is estimated to grow from $3.8 billion in 2019 to $35.8 in 2025 as per a recent report. But are you fully acquainted with the concept of Digital Twin and how to leverage it in your supply chain system?

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The Future of Modern Supply Chains is Speed through AI

ThroughPut

Guest Post by Anita Raj, AI & Industry 4.0 Evangelist. Speed in decision-making, speed in reducing cycle-times, speed in operations, and speed in continuous improvement. According to Gartner , supply chain organizations expect the level of machine automation in their supply chain processes to double in the next five years. At the same time, according to a recent study, annual Industrial IoT (IIOT) spending by growing companies is estimated to be a whopping $500 billion by the year 2020.

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Four Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Inventory Planning and Sustainability

Brookes Supply Chain Planning Blog

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Chinese New Year 2020: Is Your Supply Chain Prepared?

EnVista

How to Prevent Chinese New Year Shipping and Inventory Disasters. Is your supply chain prepared for Chinese New Year Shutdown 2020? It’s the most important question you should be asking as soon as the Western holiday season ends. The Chinese New Year (CNY), beginning this year on January 25, signals a 3-4 week shut down of Chinese commerce, as the majority of the nation’s workforce returns home to celebrate the hallowed traditions of China’s biggest holiday.

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What to Know About Capacity Planning In The New Era Of Digital

River Logic

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The New Silk Road — A Web Of Digital Choices

Gravity Supply Chain

The Silk Road created around 200BC spans around 4,000 of complex geographical, physical, and climate zones. The level of need for digital integration has become a much-debated subject centered around the shift from port-to-port cargo movement to that of more seamless first and last-mile delivery considerations. The post The New Silk Road — A Web Of Digital Choices appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain.

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Tips to Reduce Safety Stock With Data and a WMS

GlobalTranz

Safety stock concerns continue to plague omnichannel supply chains. Omnichannel brought an influx of customers to businesses and led to an increase of products and SKUs shipped in multiple modes, in a myriad of ways. The basic supply chain model has evolved, and in response, supply chain leaders have increased the level of safety stock.read More. The post Tips to Reduce Safety Stock With Data and a WMS appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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AIMMS mentioned in four areas of Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Planning Technologies

AIMMS

We are really excited to get multiple mentions in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Planning Technologies , which was released in October 2019. We feel like we’ve come a long way with our supply chain focus in recent years and Supply Chain Planning seems like ‘home sweet home,’ with all of our capabilities covered. If you’re curious about the report, you can download a complimentary copy here (available for a limited time).

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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 Global Risks are Increasing In 2020?

Logistics Viewpoints

Every year, prior to the big event in Davos Switzerland where movers and shakers from around the world get together. Having leading business executives prance around and pose is unseemly. But one good thing that comes out of this event is a Global Risks Report produced by the World Economic Forum. The post What Global Risks are Increasing In 2020? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Allopneus.com Optimizes Inventory and Improves Competitiveness with ToolsGroup

ToolsGroup

NEWS RELEASE. ToolsGroup supply chain planning software allows Allopneus.com to improve inventory quality while reducing storage space at its national distribution center by almost 20%. Boston and Paris, 21 January 2020 – ToolsGroup, a leader a global leader in supply chain planning software, announces that Allopneus, France’s number one tire retailer, has chosen ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ supply chain planning software to optimize inventory and respond ever more swiftly and effectively to

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 24, 2020)

Talking Logistics

“We don’t see many patients like you,” the dentist told me after poking around my teeth and gums. It’s a good thing too, because if all patients were like me, he wouldn’t be in business for very long. 49+ years with no cavities, no eroding gums, no crooked teeth, no anything. The streak continues. (My. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 24, 2020).

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AIMMS mentioned in four areas of Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Planning Technologies

AIMMS

We are really excited to get multiple mentions in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Planning Technologies , which was released in October 2019. We feel like we’ve come a long way with our supply chain focus in recent years and Supply Chain Planning seems like ‘home sweet home,’ with all of our capabilities covered. If you’re curious about the report, you can download a complimentary copy here (available for a limited time).

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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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This Week in Logistics News (January 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

Thirty-six years ago, today, on January 24, 1984, Apple Computer placed the Macintosh personal computer on sale in the United States. This was the first mass-market personal computer that featured a graphical user interface, built-in screen and mouse. Upon its launch, it was bundled with two applications designed to show off its interface: MacWrite and MacPaint.

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Six Steps to an Ethical and Sustainable Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Manufacturers today face increasingly complex challenges, from economic instability to compliance pressures and heightened global competition.

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Four Signs That It’s Time to Rethink Transportation Management

Talking Logistics

Is your supply chain at a crossroads? Customers want next-day or same-day shipments, IT departments are overextended, and your transportation management system (TMS) has become unmanageable. If your company is among the estimated 60 percent of organizations that have yet to adopt a TMS, or has an older application — or worse, “systems” that are. Read more Four Signs That It’s Time to Rethink Transportation Management.

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5 Must-Know Applications for Prescriptive Analytics in Supply Chain

River Logic

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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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Editor’s Choice: Building a Smarter Supply Chain for E-Commerce

Logistics Viewpoints

Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This week’s post is from Manhattan Associates. The explosion of e-commerce has impacted every part of the supply chain, from distribution centers to inventory and transportation. Manhattan’s podcast, Transportation Disruption, discussed these challenges with industry thought leaders and experts – you can listen to it here.

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Top Supply Chain and Logistics Articles of 2019

PINC

Matt Yearling’s articles ranked on both Logistics Viewpoints’ and Talking Logistics’ most-read article lists for 2019. . As CEO of PINC, Matt Yearling contributes thought leadership and insights to a number of industry publications every year. For 2019, he holds the distinction of being one of the top-read authors for both Logistics Viewpoints and Talking Logistics.

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Containers

SCM Research

I am currently listening to Containers , an 8-part audio documentary about how global trade has transformed ourselves and the economy. Herein, journalist Alexis Madrigal leads us “through the world of ships and sailors, technology and tugboats, warehouses and cranes” I am sure this documentary will be interesting also for many of the readers of this blog.

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(NEW WHITE PAPER AVAILABLE) Private vs. Public Blockchain: Separating Fact From Fiction

Shipchain

The hype over blockchain has created some confusion, especially over the use of private versus public blockchains, and which is better for the industry. Today, companies across the globe are leveraging blockchain to improve visibility and hold one another accountable, but which is the better option? To clear up the confusion and provide clarity, this white paper will explore: Why supply chain leaders want blockchain solutions to increase visibility.

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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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Now You’re Talking: The Impacts of Voice Picking for Warehouse Management

All Things Supply Chain

There’s a new trend in the world of warehouse management that’s taking the industry by storm.

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Trends and Predictions 2020: Food and Grocery

Enterra Insights

Food is one of the essential needs all humans have in common. In an extended essay entitled “A Room of One’s Own,” the late Virginia Woolf, wrote, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” One can only dine well if good food is available. Professionals in the food supply chain work hard to ensure good food finds its way from farm to fork.

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Agile Supply Chain VS Efficient Supply Chain

DynaSys

FROM EFFICIENCY TO AGILITY. The ideal strategy to survive and prosper in a dynamic environment is to have an agile behavior that is conducive to change. This is true for everyone, and supply chains are no exception. An agile supply chain requires the ability to rapidly identify, evaluate and execute alternative supply chains scenarios. However, being agile contradicts what many practitioners have been taught over the past decades.

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Supply Chain Planning for a Green Supply Chain

Adexa

It is not a surprise that in the past decade or so most companies have been gradually taking strategic decisions to reduce their carbon footprint. However, most of these decisions tend to take effect in the long term. Some examples are changing the energy source from conventional fuel to renewables or building environmentally friendly plants, producing cars with zero emissions or making appliances that are highly efficient.

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Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!

What is Remote-Insourcing? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore. Remote-Insourcing isn’t outsourcing—it’s a revolutionary staffing model that lets our clients fill key entry-level positions with top-tier, loyal, long-term talent, integrated seamlessly into their businesses—just like local employees but without the turnover or W2 HR hassles. With under 4% unwanted attrition, you train once and keep the same team for years.

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Leaping out of your Comfort Zone

BlueYonder

Becky Fox, program manager, quote-to-cash revenue operations, accidentally fell into business school on her first day of college, changing the trajectory of her career. A huge fan of everything happening for a reason and saying yes to new opportunities, Becky shares her perspective on why it’s always good to step out of your comfort zone, and how one such leap transformed her personally and professionally.

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Trends and Predictions 2020: Blockchain

Enterra Insights

One of the most hyped cutting-edge technologies is blockchain (aka distributed ledger) technology. There are ample reasons for pundits to tout this technology, but it still has challenges it needs to overcome before its potential is reached. Kevin Casey ( @kevinrcasey ) writes, “If you’re looking for a one-word summary of corporate blockchain efforts in 2019, try ‘experimentation.’ The hype is subsiding and more businesses are actively trying to figure out how they can actually

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Procurement Terminology is a Mess!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement language article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. From one Procurement organization to the next, terminology differs. Of course, it’s impossible to expect that every company would work within the exact same framework of understanding and messaging, but the lack of being able to communicate can sometimes be the difference between success and failure