Logility

AUGUST 17, 2021

Managing consumer packaged goods inventory is challenging at the best of times, and it can be debilitating during times of local or international disruption. An advanced inventory planning and optimization solution allows these companies to set and maintain precise stock targets across a global network.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Much of the finger-pointing involved the movement of shipping containers into and out of port facilities. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed. More than 80 ships stretched to the distance — a new record. ”[1].

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Clear Spider

MARCH 21, 2024

AI inventory solutions create more powerful and adaptive supply chains. One of the key drivers of supply chain resilience is the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms in inventory management. AI makes use of the endless stream of data collected through inventory management devices and cloud-based applications.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Ware2Go

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Learn how fast shipping promises drive top of funnel purchase decisions and how merchants of all sizes can make fulfillment a competitive advantage. When Amazon Prime launched in 2005, 2-day shipping was a novelty and what Jeff Bezos himself said felt like “an indulgent luxury”. Fast Shipping in 2022. A Look Back.

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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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RFgen

JUNE 2, 2023

A New Perspective on Inventory Management Inventory management can feel like a constant game of cat and mouse—chasing after ever-changing demand while trying to balance stock levels. As revealed in the RFgen Digital Inventory Report , a major challenge in inventory management is having too many challenges.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 19, 2023

He is committed to developing, inspiring, and leading a team of client-centric problem solvers who are constantly innovating and adapting new techniques and technologies to serve clients better. Red Stag Fulfillment sets itself apart by handling large, heavy, and high-value products that can be challenging to ship and store.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Inventory Is an Egregious Symptom of Supply Chains Gone Wrong. Today, inventory fire sales abound. Headline news included Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl’s and Macy’s struggling with inventory bloat and offering deep discounts. Wall Street Journal Headline on Retailers Using Containers to Store Excess Inventories. My take away?

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QAD

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Transportation, scheduling and on-time delivery are important for any manufacturer and inventory manager to keep manufacturing and supply chain businesses running smoothly. What do these two stories have to do with manufacturing and inventory management ? Automating Inventory Management and Material Transfers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

I was working on a report on the Multi-Enterprise Inventory Management (often termed MEIO) and I challenged Pete. As for MEIO, I was excited to see some innovation in the space, but the creativity was short-lived. The most innovative of the technologies were quickly acquired, and the promise waned. Old habits die hard.)

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. But with every challenge, there is an opportunity to innovate and grow. Supply Chain Management and Maintaining Inventory. Inventory management software is an important solution.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 15, 2024

If you don’t have enough inventory on hand you risk selling out. Too much, and you’ll be stuck with an inventory glut. An inventory glut occurs when a company has surplus inventory and the stock of products far exceeds its demand. What is inventory glut? Inventory glut affects businesses both large and small.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2023

However, AI’s inability to solve the very limited problem of ensuring that inventory is located in the right place in a warehouse suggests that planners don’t have to worry too much about job security. For fulfillment to be efficient, a warehouse needs the right inventory located in the right slots in a warehouse.

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Unleashed

MAY 25, 2023

Do you know your optimal inventory levels? Inventory planning enables you to order the right stock at the right time to meet demand and prevent overstocking. What is inventory planning? It is a key function of modern inventory management. Let’s take a quick look at some of the core benefits of inventory planning.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 12, 2023

Retailers can now supercharge their OMS with Dynamic Fulfillment’s advanced optimization logic that reduces markdowns and shipping costs, improves margins, and satisfies customer SLAs. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 7, 2023

Competition is intensifying with industrial equipment companies racing to out-innovate each other. Circular innovation: With the world shifting towards sustainability, companies need to meet the increased demand for sustainable equipment and products. This is done within and across global and local plants.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? But consider, too, how you can turn those needs to your advantage in inventory management.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2017

When we speak to supply chain leaders about innovations in their supply chain, it’s not always about drones, self-driving trucks, or automated warehouses. We are seeing that businesses who invest in innovation and view supply chain as a competitive lever drive the most impact to their bottom line. Can your suppliers direct ship?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

These companies are fueled by creating innovative solutions that allow stakeholders to weigh the carbon emissions of transportation modes against service and cost. In many organizations, freight shipping has become static: companies use air cargo because that’s what they’ve always done.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

From autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to collaborative robots (cobots) to industrial robots, robots are transforming the way goods are moved, stored, picked, packed, and shipped. The robots can perform various tasks, such as transporting goods, picking orders, sorting items, and replenishing inventory.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The modern-day supply chain begs for visibility throughout the entire chain, from point of order, to packaging, shipping, and delivery. This in turn yields improved performance and customer experience – key indicators of supply chain leaders and innovators. Steve Williamson is Director, Solution Consulting, at BluJay Solutions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

I am currently doing research on inventory management. In the research, I ask inventory planners to define resilience. Of the twenty companies interviewed, only one can answer the question, “Do you have a good inventory plan?” No technology in the market measures inventory health. Today, this is not the case.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

Mike Carroll, a vice president at Georgia-Pacific, and Ron Norris, director of innovation at GP While Generative AI has sparked great excitement, a form of artificial intelligence called Causal AI might offer much greater potential. The goal is to deliver 100% of the orders on time and in full.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Leading-edge manufacturers are partnering with providers of warehouse management systems to create customized software and smart robots that help manage the movement, storage and sorting of warehouse inventory. Innovative technology to consider is the use of a learning management system to train warehouse operators regularly.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 27, 2021

Supply and demand are two sides of the same coin, the vital coin of inventory management supply chain analytics. Without adequate inventory and supply to go along with capacity and demand, supply chain management will struggle to keep pace during peak seasons. Peak Season Inventory Management and Fulfillment Depends on Market Trends.

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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? Digitize your fulfillment centers.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

We will turn over each stone and consider how innovative technology will shape the future of shipping and logistics. So, let us reflect on the peak shipping season trends we saw at the close of 2018 and how those trends will affect the industry now and throughout 2019. Meanwhile, inventory levels rose 3.6 Download Here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

But now we are seeing an entirely new type of services firm in the supply chain world – a service provider that does the planning and takes ownership of the inventory. This model comes from a partnership between GEP and Eliant Inventory Solutions. The inventory is stored at a few inbound hub warehouses managed by 3PLs.

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Saleswarp

MAY 3, 2023

As we settle into 2023, retailers are facing significant challenges when it comes to shipping their products. This underscores retailers’ ongoing struggle to balance customer expectations with the realities of logistics and shipping. These concerns are not unfounded, as shipping costs have continued to rise in recent years.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 30, 2022

She will focus the company’s accelerated investment for growth and technology innovation, both organically and through strategic acquisitions. Kuznetsova joins ToolsGroup following a series of senior roles in SaaS and supply chain companies with a focus on fast growth and innovation. ” About ToolsGroup.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 7, 2023

The dynamic sourcing capability automatically smooths inventory targets day after day and ensures target service levels are achieved regardless of supplier constraints. Stock Mix Optimization : The setting and planning of differentiated and market-oriented service level targets as an optimal compromise between service and inventory.

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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. To enhance flow through capabilities, Active Yard Management can leverage the WM API to preallocate in-transit inventory to orders as soon as the trailer checks into the yard.

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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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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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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 10, 2023

Christian is a co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Pollen, a technology platform revolutionizing the reverse supply chain for retailers with pickups from consumers’ doorsteps for less than a standard return shipping label. Pollen frees billions in working capital trapped in excess inventory and minimizes millions of tons of waste.

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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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