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How Retailers and CPG companies are benefiting from next-gen Control Tower and S&OE

o9 Solutions

There is a realization that to run an exceptional supply chain, it takes a commitment to leverage data and advanced analytics to make smart, fact-based decisions, while continuously evolving product offerings, supply chain strategies, and execution capabilities. Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem.

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Building the Business to Consumer Superstar: Getting to the Promised Land with Supply Chain Control Towers and S&OE

o9 Solutions

There is a realization that to run an exceptional supply chain, it takes a commitment to leverage data and advanced analytics to make smart, fact-based decisions, while continuously evolving product offerings, supply chain strategies, and execution capabilities. Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem.

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5 Tips for Surviving (and Possibly Thriving in) a Capacity Shortage

Talking Logistics

A cold spring in the Northeast that delayed seasonal purchases. Devastating hurricanes in Houston and Florida, and the ongoing recovery efforts that will tie up capacity. For some of these factors, it would have been difficult to predict the impacts. Deploy new technology to help find capacity.

Capacity 101
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This Week in Logistics News (March 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart announced this week that it has become Canada’s first major retailer to offer carbon-neutral last-mile delivery for e-commerce purchases, including online grocery. Kodiak Robotics has been delivering freight between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston since mid-2019. For these people, the switch will have them looking elsewhere.

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29 warehouse & automation experts share insights on how warehouse robots will impact industry employment

6 River Systems

And while that may put some people out of jobs, again, in the long run, this will be better for those people who will see an increase in purchasing power from cheaper goods and those who are freed from a poorly suited position to pursue better jobs. Soon, robots will replace those jobs, too. It also points to smarter use.

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26 logistics professionals reveal the biggest trends in logistics technology

6 River Systems

These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field. Mobile apps: Pulling these reports several times a day can be tedious and leads to performance not being monitored in real-time. Mobile apps can generate reports and monitor performance metrics. ScienceSoft.