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Logistics Operations Forecasting- Are you doing it right?

ThroughPut

What is Logistics Forecasting? Logistics demand forecasting is the process of accurately anticipating the demand for products, services, and shipments throughout the supply chain. This takes into account even the most uncontrollable conditions or circumstances. To accomplish this, it would be ideal for manufacturers to implement a forecasting model to predict capacity demand, relying on a combination of their own historical data and multiple external variables.

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AI Supply Chain for E-Commerce: Opportunities to Save Resources

GlobalTranz

Creating new value and maintaining competitive advantage within the supply chain remains challenging for companies around the globe. As e-commerce grows, the ability to respond and offer a seamless, superior customer experience also grows more challenging. Fortunately, the applications of logistics artificial intelligence (AI) are well-poised to meet this demand and help accommodate the changing.read More.

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3 Reasons You Can’t Afford to Wait: Agility, Resiliency, and Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain is in the spotlight. It is the business function that is front and center - on top of the minds of consumers and executives. The global pandemic has ripped the rug out from under supply chains, but also highlighted its importance. Agility, resiliency, and sustainability are keys to supply chain survival, so you can’t afford to wait to invest in building these capabilities, which are entwined with each other.

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LogiSYM GAME CHANGER

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Stay ahead or get left behind – what you need to know about supply chains post COVID-19. 01 OCTOBER 2020 | 11AM (SGT). LogiSYM GAME CHANGER give professionals a chance to interact with partners and the experts from LSCMS to learn how to re-prioritize and adapt to the new world of demand and supply post COVID-19. All participants to LogiSYM GAME CHANGER will not only get to hear about the latest solutions in supply chain but unlike any other webinar out there, participants will have a one-o

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Blockchain Will Eventually Make Supply Chains More Resilient

Enterra Insights

Supply chain resiliency has been a much-discussed topic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca Liao ( @beccaliao ), Co-Founder and Executive Vice-President at SKUChain, and Ziyang Fan ( @ZiyangFan ), Head of Digital Trade at World Economic Forum, assert resiliency begins with visibility. They explain, “In the wake of supply chain disruptions due to coronavirus, several experts have reiterated the need to obtain more visibility across the chain. … Obtaining this visibility is considere

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Can You Make the Case For Supply Chain Technology Investment?

Arkieva

The right technology can provide a solution to maintaining optimal supply chain planning, but how can you justify the investment? Can You Make the Case For Supply Chain Technology Investment? was first posted on September 1, 2020 at 7:39 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Your home - the Last Mile endpoint of preference

Prophetic Technology

Governmental stay-at-home mandate during the pandemic provoked most consumers to intensify their online buying behaviour, making their residences the final-end-point for their purchases.

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Stochastic Planning – A Shift in Paradigm from S&OP

Adexa

in different seasons, with events or other social and environmental factors. This knowing enables accurate and adaptable modeling that leads to producing plans that are not just optimized but exact enough for immediate execution without user intervention. S&OP technology is a rough modeling of the supply chain that does not take into account the variability of resource availability and delivery of raw materials as well as likelihood of disruptions.

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Using a TMS to Capture Multi-Modal Ratings to Manage Peak Season Costs

GlobalTranz

Keeping freight spend under control and maintaining logistics visibility have always been a top priority for supply chain leaders going into peak season. Unfortunately, peak season costs continue to soar. For 2020, peak season costs are likely to shatter records. This is especially true as UPS and FedEx have now announced record-breaking peak surcharges.

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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 challenges of ‘Virtual Mediation’ as a result of COVID-19

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Timlin (pictured). Lawyer at Conexus Law. The post The challenges of ‘Virtual Mediation’ as a result of COVID-19 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Complete Guide To Calculating Total Manufacturing Costs

Unleashed

To calculate total manufacturing cost you add together three different cost categories: the costs of direct materials, direct labour and manufacturing overheads. Expressed as a formula, that’s: Total manufacturing cost = Direct materials + Direct labour + Manufacturing overheads. That’s the simple version. However there’s a lot more to properly calculating total manufacturing costs than just knowing the formula.

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Top 10 Benefits of Third-Party Warehousing Solutions

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

Why switch to a third-party like BR Williams for your warehousing solutions ? Juggling warehousing and fulfillment alongside all the other work you need to run your business can be overwhelming. Suppose you’re always finding yourself busy, experiencing cyclical sales, or lacking infrastructure. In that case, your business might benefit from working with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider for your warehousing and fulfillment needs.

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5 Possible Scenarios for Peak Season Demand in 2020 | Fast Freight Five VIDEO

GlobalTranz

Rapidly changing supply chain market conditions have created vast uncertainty for peak season demand in 2020. Preliminary reports suggest upcoming spend will break records. However, the continuance of the COVID-19 pandemic and the upcoming US election will add more uncertainty to the mix. Freight management parties need to understand the top five possible scenarios for.read More.

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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.

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UPS Increases SurePost Rates to Match USPS Pricing Changes

Intelligent Audit

Much of what has happened in the shipping world in the last 6 months could be called “unprecedented.” From monumental pricing changes to carrier capacity issues impacting shippers, the world of shipping has been turned on its head and shippers are still trying to catch up. In Mid-August, another unprecedented announcement happened – USPS announced that, for the first time, it would be implementing a holiday surcharge.

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How to Prepare Your Holiday Order Fulfillment Now

Freight Center

Summer is slowly coming to a close, and the holiday season will be here before we know it. This year has been different for many reasons, but the preparation phase when it comes to your holiday shipping plan shouldn’t be different. With the crazy growth in eCommerce and all the changes that that involves, it has only emphasized the need and importance of supply chain preparing, planning and strategizing.

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Blue Yonder CloudCon 2020 – Migrate and Transform Your Business Now with SaaS

BlueYonder

Turn Disruption into Opportunity with the Power of Cloud. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the clear need for supply chains resiliency like never before. In this time of disruption, there is also a great opportunity for companies to recalibrate and reimagine their supply chain strategies to take control of what’s coming next and gain competitive advantage in the market.

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A Smarter Customer Journey

Parade

Expectations for software that touts itself as "artificial intelligence" or "AI" are deservedly high. After all, it has gone from a , pop culture theme (albeit often dystopian) to table stakes for enterprise software companies. Unlike at some software companies where AI is a bolt-on feature or frankly just a marketing spin, at , Parade, AI is the foundation of our technology and a key means by which our solution brings value to our customers.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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WMS TRAINING for Implementation Triumph: How it works

SCJunction

Team training is a key element in a successful warehouse implementation. Even the best system in the world cannot operate without being run! In this blog we speak to William Sudding , tech trainer supreme at Supply Chain Junction, to tell you everything you need to know about the training that should happen before your business is ready to rock your new systems.

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5 Reasons to Sell on Amazon!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Sell on Amazon! The Complete Guide! Reasons to Sell on Amazon article and permission to publish here provided by Chary Manango. Are you looking to sell something on Amazon ? It can seem overwhelming in the beginning, dipping your toes into the vast ocean that is Amazon. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t dive on in.

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How a Big Grocery Supply Chain Took Control During the Pandemic

Supply Chain Brain

In the battle to keep essential products flowing to store shelves during the coronavirus pandemic, Retail Business Services has been on the front line.

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A Smarter Customer Journey

Parade

Expectations for software that touts itself as "artificial intelligence" or "AI" are deservedly high. After all, it has gone from a , pop culture theme (albeit often dystopian) to table stakes for enterprise software companies. Unlike at some software companies where AI is a bolt-on feature or frankly just a marketing spin, at , Parade, AI is the foundation of our technology and a key means by which our solution brings value to our customers.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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What to Look For in a 3PL

Freight Center

When it comes to shipping freight, shippers value quality service just as much as price. What’s the point in getting affordable or discounted shipping rates if the experience didn’t match your expectations? Third-party logistics companies, or 3PLs, offer the complete shipping experience for supply chains and small businesses everywhere by streamlining the process.

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Best Practices for Supply Chains Following a Crisis

Vanguard Software

Supply chain leaders are having to rethink every aspect of their operations, and address ever potentially permanent shift in consumer behavior.

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Delivering Success: How the Logistics and Transportation Function Drives Supply Chain Excellence

Supply Chain Brain

Logistics and transportation executives are accustomed to dealing with rapid swings in demand from consumers, shifts in resource availability, and storms that threaten to upend the global supply chain. But now the stakes have been raised, and the world is watching. According to recent research from Oxford Economics, logistics executives should take the following actions to help address current challenges and join the ranks of supply chain leaders: Establish a consistent data flow from logistics

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Success Stories in Action: Mobile Barcode Software Use Cases for Deltek Costpoint

RFgen

Overview. Government contractors are facing uncertainty about future spending and economic climate. Mobile barcode software can help contractors safeguard operations and continue winning bigger contracts amid uncertainty. This article will explore three use cases where mobile barcoding for Deltek Costpoint helped modernize and optimize operations. Modernizing data collection with mobile barcoding technology positions contractors to thrive in the face of uncertainty.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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The Future of Supply Chain with Sheri Hinish – Part 1

Logistics Bureau

What is the future of Supply Chain? An interesting question which must be addressed by the right person no other than Sheri Hinish also known as the Supply Chain Queen. Watch the video below: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, why not check them out? Robobyrne: Supply Chain after the Crisis? Supply Chain Secrets: Are You Keeping up with Supply Chain Progress?

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How to Safely Use & Offer Contactless Delivery in 2020

ShipBob

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ‘contactless delivery’ is no longer a convenience but a necessity. It has become a standard procedure for many industries, especially for restaurants and grocery stores, to limit physical contact and keep employees and customers safe. . For ecommerce, although direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands already deliver orders to customers ‘contact-free,’ it’s still important to understand how contactless delivery procedures work and how they (and contactless safety measures in

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Five Strategies for Improving Your Reverse Logistics Process

Supply Chain Brain

Making product returns as hassle-free as purchasing is the final frontier for the supply chain.