Kinaxis

AUGUST 5, 2014

‘SCM World, Innovative Approaches to Supply Chain Risk, Geraint John, July 2014′ SCM World has published a report (login required) ‘Innovative approaches to Supply Chain Risk’ authored by Geraint John, Senior Vice President, Research that outlines an approach to bring your supply chain risk management to the next level of maturity.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

Are you tired of dealing with excessive inventory levels that eat up your storage space, tie up your capital, and hinder your company’s growth? If so, then it’s time to consider the numerous benefits of reducing inventory. Inventories are designed to match customer(s) demand. The same applies to inventory reduction.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Unfortunately, e-commerce shipping practices, although different from traditional retail shipping, still fall short. Supply chain leaders need to understand why logistics fundamentals will continue to shape e-commerce shipping strategy. What’s Wrong With E-Commerce Shipping Practices?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

Incorporate changing business conditions: Machine learning can automatically account for changing business conditions, including new ship-to locations and changes in service provider’s performance level. It can minimize the number of actual delayed shipments by making better planning decisions upfront before the orders are shipped.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. Shipping Gazette Daily News. One of the most comprehensive daily summaries, and by far the leading Asian-based summary, China’s Shipping Gazette provides daily information about carriers, forwarders and technology. World Civil Aviation Resource Net.

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Logility

JUNE 21, 2022

There are many places fulfillment can be delayed – from an antiquated order acceptance process to lack of inventory to logistical complexities. Even among those who don’t expect same-day delivery, 80% expect same-day shipping. It’s on a ship somewhere, you guess. Inventory planning and optimization. Automated fulfillment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 31, 2023

Additionally, there was a strong focus on the company’s commitment to APIs, providing customers and partners the opportunity to co-innovate with Manhattan. This enables more efficient utilization of trailer unloading resources. Finally, Manhattan Associates also provided examples of APIs co-innovated with its partners.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025. A collaborative supply chain model helps partners locate the resources needed on demand.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

While large companies opt for upgrades of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software features, SMEs often go for changes such as day-to-day tweaks in an excel template of their shipments, in the hope that this can increase the chance of creating a successful growth business. And suppliers should be chosen for their speed and flexibility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Shane began his career working with the Wal-Mart Innovation Network, a group dedicated to providing market feasibility analysis to inventors and innovators. Shane completed his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Missouri State University while working with the Wal-Mart Innovation Network.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Applying innovation to supply chains, combines innovative technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), analytics, and robotics to supply chain management to improve performance and meet customer demands. One solution to this problem is centralized distribution and real-time inventory management. As Industry 4.0

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GlobalTranz

MAY 24, 2016

Using less-than-truckload for medium-sized shipments is one of the great innovations in shipping. It produces results at a fraction of the cost of full truckload (FT) or small package shipping. The ideal TMS can maximize the efficiency of a warehouse and directly affect inventory management. Reduced Training Costs.

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Stord

APRIL 4, 2019

But these challenges bring opportunity: companies that seek innovative solutions that deliver greater agility, automation and intelligence will not just thrive, they’ll also gain a significant competitive advantage. To meet these high standards, shippers must position inventory near their customers to speed delivery and lower last mile costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Containerization eventually reduced shipping and loading costs by at least 75%. The problem space has gotten harder, not easier. Now that’s an ROI!

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

As the state of the trucking market evolves and innovations improve , OTR freight management technologies and logistics service providers offer transportation management optimization to help businesses avoid significant supply chain disruption.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

With Amazon recently entering the prescription medication business, these gig economy innovations may prove to be key difference makers at a time when competition is growing and evolving. How can we strategically house inventory to better support gig integration? Where will our inventory footprint currently support gig integration?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2017

What happens when shippers simply forgo implementing shipping technology, and how can shape their future demise? Shippers Must Weigh In-House Versus Off-the-Shelf Shipping Technology Solutions. The first struggle with implementing shipping technology in an enterprise goes back to considering in-house versus outsourced tech solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The process is inefficient and unpredictable, and leaves retailers with used inventory that oftentimes cannot be resold. Even consumers find making online returns a pain, having to repack, print shipping labels for and drop off unwanted online purchases. Fulfilling online returns, however, is not. Who pays the price?

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Customer expectations for shipping are higher than ever. Why Shipping Costs Matter. In today’s anything, anytime connected world, shipping costs and delivery speed have become make-or-break factors for small-and-medium sized businesses (SMBs) across the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) spectrum.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The added strain on resources is on track to force high freight volumes to continue well into the next year. Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ? Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.?

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

In that spirit, we’ve combed the MH&L archives for the most innovative supply chain developments of the past year, as reported in our print magazine, on our website, in our e-newsletters, or our various social media channels. We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019.

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OptiProERP

APRIL 9, 2024

Integration with inventory management systems is crucial to accurately confirm product availability and delivery timelines. This stage involves scheduling resources, allocating the workforce, and coordinating tasks to fulfill the order efficiently. Production Planning Upon receiving an order, production planning kicks in.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. Time slot management helps to organize warehouse resources to prepare for an incoming truck. Inventory Management in a High Inflation Environment ; Clint Reiser. Beware the Swinging Pendulum on Supply Chain Inventory Practices ; Polly-Mitchell Guthrie ( Kinaxis ).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. Only by doing so can we unlock the full benefits of this innovative technology.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 28, 2019

Through the targeted use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and other technologies, leading global innovators are constantly trying to enhance the effectiveness of their inventory management. What one can’t ignore, however, is all the external factors that also directly, and indirectly, affect inventory processes.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 16, 2022

A roadmap towards achieving demand-driven inventory replenishment planning. Therefore organizations which have a replenishment planning approach with a demand-driven module, ensures inventory optimization , reduces rework, and eliminates bottlenecks in the supply chain to enhance resilience. Why demand – driven replenishment?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. Prime Membership: Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering benefits such as free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and exclusive deals. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Disruption has been the name of the game for more than a year as supply chain leaders have been dealing with changing buyer behaviors, inventory management challenges, labor shortages, weather and pandemic-related uncertainty, cyber security threats and capacity constraints that continue to create significant supply chain volatility.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 7, 2022

Successful application of business AI and automation can improve back-office services, save resources, reduce expenses, and boost profits for trucking companies today. Balancing the vast and disparate needs of shipping, freight, and logistics can be complicated without the right tools and innovations.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Seen optimistically, this challenging trade environment is a catalyst for a slew of innovative measures and creative tactics to mitigate tariff costs – although one could argue that supply chain optimization from a cost and performance perspective is something that firms should already be doing on an ongoing basis. This practice is illegal.

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Invata Intralogistics

APRIL 4, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the fascinating trajectory of AS and look ahead to the innovations that are about to redefine the standards in supply chain management. The Expanding Horizon of AS The ongoing demand for faster, more innovative, and more scalable storage solutions has pushed AS into new territories.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 22, 2024

The wholesale distribution business model has always been a challenging one, characterized by large product inventories, multiple trading partners, high transaction volumes, and cost-intensive logistics. It’s nearly impossible to re-allocate inventory in the most strategic, profitable way on the fly using manual processes.

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ShipBob

MARCH 28, 2024

This process could result in your package being stuck in customs , significantly delaying delivery times and tying up financial resources. ShipBob specializes in simplifying this process, helping businesses avoid the common pitfalls of international shipping.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2016

Cloud-based applications that manage e-commerce and enterprise resource planning (ERP) have lowered the barrier to entry for small- to medium-sized companies, and fueled an explosion of innovative products and high growth organizations. E-commerce has blurred the lines between retailers, wholesale distributors and manufacturers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The fallout from the global pandemic persists and shipping delays are rampant. Retailers should have had their goods by now yet for some their inventory hasn’t even left the country of manufacture. What are the options for Retailers to circumvent these logistics delays and get their inventory on hand in time for Holiday sales?

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The global pandemic has changed the transportation and shipping industry in many ways, some of which will linger for years to come. Issues with logistics and shipping capacity continue to haunt supply chain management as experts predict that the shipping bottlenecks and backlogs at big U.S. ports will continue well into 2022.

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QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Facets of this broad field include demand planning, inventory management, logistics, acquisitions and partner management. This process covers anything in direct relation, from individual employees to organizations, information and resources. Function: operation management, logistics and inventory. Let’s dive in.

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