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How to Design a Successful Apparel Supply Chain

Logility

Planners need to contend with inconsistent consumer buying behavior, the need to satisfy multiple channels, complex sourcing options and proliferating “sub-seasons,” collections and assortments. Changes in fashion trends, weather patterns or even regional events can change the output of a long-term forecast.

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Do Wholesale Distributors Think in Terms of Supply Chain Optimization?

Logility

Faced with growing costs, demanding customers and paper thin margins (net margin is often under 1%), supply chain management often separates successful distribution companies from those that constantly struggle. Wholesale distributors act as aggregators of demand, buffering manufacturers from small orders and logistics complexity.

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The Benefits of Evolved Vendor Managed Inventory Model Led by Web-Based VMI

GlobalTranz

Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model. No Purchase Orders were used. The Ford Motor Company led by Henry Ford and The Toyota Manufacturing Company led the way to VMI.

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Using Logistics Data to Improve CPG Supply Chain Performance

Zipline Logistics

Download the free white paper to learn more about how data can be used to reduce logistics spend while improving supply chain performance. Why is Supply Chain Data Important for CPG Manufacturers? . Moreover, excelling at OTIF is a distinguished strategy in differentiating your brand from competitors.

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Are “Smart Cities” the Future?

BlueYonder

What really makes a city “smart,” or is this just another trend? Over the course of four days, I heard some excellent presentations on cyber security, communication standards, artificial intelligence, machine learning, bots, supply chain, organizational anthropology and much more. Will smart cities be a trend that comes and goes?

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Manufacturing Floor Computer Integration | 5 Point Checklist

GlobalTranz

Integrating computers into an established manufacturing floor can be costly and time-consuming. Follow our 5 point checklist for manufacturing floor computer integration. . Making your manufacturing floor computer centric means you’re on the road to futureproofing your manufacturing process. Need help and advice?

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Are “Smart Cities” the Future?

BlueYonder

What really makes a city “smart,” or is this just another trend? Over the course of four days, I heard some excellent presentations on cyber security, communication standards, artificial intelligence, machine learning, bots, supply chain, organizational anthropology and much more. Will smart cities be a trend that comes and goes?