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A New Kind of Supply Chain Managed Services

Logistics Viewpoints

In the supply chain world, contract logistics – where a third-party logistics (3PL) firm runs and manages warehouses on behalf of their clients, is a $200 billion plus market. For example, in contract logistics, the 3PL makes use of a warehouse management system so that they can do the job efficiently. The right IT is critical.

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Procurement and supply chain executives are struggling in the current environment of high inflation and missed deliveries.

NC State SCRC

A new study that the SCRC published with GEP examines the increasing pressure that supply chain executives are getting when it comes to responding to supply chain disruptions. The report was published in the last month, and reflects some of the increasing challenges and disparities that exist between procurement and supply chain executives.

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What areas of SCM are best suited for the application of AI?

NC State SCRC

has the potential to align ERP systems, demand forecasting systems, procure to pay (P2P) systems, transportation management systems (TMS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). But can we also overuse the technology, and risk the possibility of ruining our brand if we use it for something we shouldnt.

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What’s In Store for New-Age Digital Retail Supply Chains?

ThroughPut

A recent study by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services and GEP, reinforces this fact as more than 72% of companies believe their key supply chain capabilities including supply planning, demand planning, warehousing and logistics, procurement, and inventory management ought to be digitally immature.

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Here’s Why Supply Chain Convergence is the Future of Ecommerce

ShipBob

It can happen simply due to ineffective planning, risk management, warehouse use, or sourcing strategies. The need for more SKUs increases complexities in sourcing, procurement, inventory management, package tracking — the list goes on. Warehouse automation improves the accuracy and speed of order processing.