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Halloween Candy – A Scary Supply Chain Planning Problem

Logility

In the interactive “ Top Halloween Candy by State ” map, CandyStore.com shows my beloved candy corn is the favorite candy for trick-or-treaters in Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Iowa, Michigan and Alabama. This can create a scary supply chain planning problem for those that are ill-prepared or equipped.

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Three reasons why Data Clouds are a game-changer for supply chain

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Reason One: Data Sharing On a tour of the American West during the height of his popularity, humor-columnist Dave Barry offered up this indelible memory of his travel through America’s 43rd state: “It seems that most of Idaho…is outdoors.” Also true for your supply chain — and especially your supply chain data.

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Three reasons why Data Clouds are a game-changer for supply chain

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Reason One: Data Sharing On a tour of the American West during the height of his popularity, humor-columnist Dave Barry offered up this indelible memory of his travel through America’s 43rd state: “It seems that most of Idaho…is outdoors.”. Also true for your supply chain — and especially your supply chain data.

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

AB&R

The great news about supply chain compliance is that AB&R® makes it a breeze. Supply chain compliance may include things such as employee labor laws, hazardous material handling, and environmental concerns. Labels and Supplies. A compliant barcode is just the first step to supply chain compliance.

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URM™ Stores Inc. Selects Herlitz Inventory Management to Improve Efficiencies and Increase Profits in its Purchasing Process

Herlitz Inventory Management

Herlitz Inventory Management deployed its HIMPACT inventory and buying solution to manage over 45,000 SKUs. of Spokane, Washington, the leading food distributor in the Inland Northwest, has selected its “ HIMPACT ” inventory management solution to optimize its forecasting, replenishment and inventory. URM™ Stores Inc.

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Freight Gathers Strength in Early November, Led by Western Region

DAT Solutions

Hanjin bankruptcy , resulting in supply chain disruption and increased amounts of inventory transfers, to prevent stock-outs. Weather events , including flooding in Louisiana and the Carolinas, which generate demand for emergency relief, followed by construction supplies and equipment.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 30 – November 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

For 2021, there has been another hiccup, which the wine industry may refer to as the great supply chain kerfuffle. The issue has become supply chain and manufacturing constraints, which have delayed the deliveries of such essential items as bottles, corks, and even the wine itself for brokers.