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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

When companies want to digitally transform their supply chain capabilities, moving to an integrated business planning process (IBP) is often at the heart of the transformation. The roots of IBP are in sales & operations planning (S&OP). The roots of IBP are in sales & operations planning (S&OP).

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What Caused the Baby Formula Shortage + 7 Ways Consumers and Companies are Coping

ToolsGroup

To understand the state of this latest supply chain crisis–and when it will end–this guide to the 2022 baby formula shortage breaks down: The cause of the baby formula shortage. The Risk of Outdated Forecasting Software. Outdated forecasting software only increases the risks surrounding a disrupted supply chain.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon opens supply hub for Ukrainian refugees. China-Europe Rail Lines Become Supply Chain’s Latest Problem. The ongoing Russian assault on Ukraine continues to make supply chain waves. When supplies are low, and demand is high (or even at normal levels), prices tend to surge.

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Winter Alert: Winter Weather Conditions Developing Across Much of the US

GlobalTranz

Numerous carriers across Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee and parts of northern Mexico, including the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas are reporting delays, limited operations and/or closures due to blackouts, snow, and ice.

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Meet our Spring additions

Alloy

Most recently, Adrienne led North American national sales at YG Acoustics , where she coordinated everything from demand planning to marketing budgets, product setup, and overall process development to create business. At Bowers & Wilkins , Adrienne managed business with 12 National Accounts across North America.

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How to Create a Truckload Strategy That Works in Any Market

Talking Logistics

Because in supply chains, surprises tend to mean wasted time and added expense. Demand volatility: The frequency and volume of tenders in a lane or corridor. Your 3PL can provide the capacity of many carriers and expand your equipment options in lanes with demand challenges, such as spikes and irregular cadence.

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How AI Can Help Retailers Eliminate Shoppers’ Frustrations – and Create a Winning Customer Experience

Repl Group

Technology, of course, can help eliminate these issues, especially innovation in the form of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Currently, 40 percent of retail/consumer products companies have adopted AI intelligent automation tools , according to research from IBM, and this is expected to double within three years.