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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

They integrate AI into demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and logistics operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. When unexpected disruptions occura factory shutdown, a shipping delay, or a supply shortagethese models provide little flexibility.

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The Costly Oversight: Why Your Inventory Rebalancing Strategy Is Failing You

ToolsGroup

Gartner reports that companies using data-driven strategies can achieve a 20% increase in sales by aligning inventory with current market trends. Harvard Business Review reveals that acquiring new customers can be up to five times more expensive than retaining existing ones. Is this the strategy you want to pursue?

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Transportation Strategies for Continued Success

Logistics Viewpoints

A TMS offers optimization capabilities across multiple modes to improve service levels and reduce freight spend. Below are some transportation strategies for success for suppliers of TMS, TES, and MTS. The last mile is the most difficult and most expensive part of the supply chain journey. Look to the Cloud. Invest in Last Mile.

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Alleviating the Uncertainty of Peak Season: The Role of Home Delivery in 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

The onus is on ecommerce retailers to control the controllables, and focusing on eliminating uncertainty from the consumer fulfillment process and optimizing the last mile is a smart approach. Are they meeting consumers’ home delivery expectations, whether that’s affordable delivery, specific time windows, or sustainable options?

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Spare Parts to Profits: Strategic Inventory Mastery

ToolsGroup

Spare parts supply chains, however, come with their own set of complexities, requiring targeted strategies and specialized tools to meet these unique demands effectively. This optimal inventory positioning leads to increased customer satisfaction, reduced downtime for clients, and improved brand reputation.

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Supply Chain Efficiency: A Deep Dive into the Core Drivers

RFgen

In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times. Additionally, we’ll discuss best practices for optimization and strategies for balancing efficiency with resilience. Technology integration: Leveraging digital tools to enhance visibility and decision-making.

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How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet. But to be honest, the shipping industry is as much of a culprit. Meanwhile, reports estimate that shipping contributes 3%, or a staggering 1 billion tonnes of CO2. Meanwhile, reports estimate that shipping contributes 3%, or a staggering 1 billion tonnes of CO2. Size Matters.