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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

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 Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

SCMDOJO

Massive amounts of data can be gathered in an instant via IoT or other digital technologies like GPS, RFID, warehouse management systems (WMS), blockchain technology, and more. In highly sensitive sectors like the military or medical logistics, this can help prevent damage and death.

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The Forecasting Accuracy Bugaboo

Logistics Viewpoints

Increasingly, forecasts are being improved by leveraging outside data sources rather than merely relying on a company’s internal historical shipment data. This allows companies to determine if they will have the production and warehouse capacity to meet long-term demand. forecasting product sales at 10,000 stores.

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Supply Chain Visibility in Foggy Times

Enterra Insights

In military operations, there is a notion called “the fog of war.” In military circles, professionals try to overcome the fog of war by increasing their situational awareness. Supply chain professionals, like military professionals, often find situational awareness an elusive goal. I like that term. Close this gap.

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23 warehouse pros reveal the best ways for warehouses to control & reduce fulfillment costs

6 River Systems

Every warehouse strives for efficient order fulfillment. There are many factors that can impact costs, from warehouse replenishment practices to the warehouse equipment deployed to support the fulfillment process. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Nate Masterson. Dave Masterson. Nate Masterson. MapleHolistics.

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It’s All About the Logistics

Enterra Insights

Sun Tzu, the famous Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher who lived in the 6th century BC, wrote, “The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.” What products are sourced? He writes, “Logistics presents an ideal hothouse for innovation using 5G and IoT devices.”[5]

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Data Transparency Essential as IoT Takes Hold in Supply Chains

RFgen

Highly specialized solutions and projects are already on the market, but figuring out cost-to-benefit ratios and understanding when innovative systems will go mainstream is an extremely complex matter. The Domino’s pizza delivery robot is using military-grade robotics technology after all. Taking a Grounded Approach to the IoT.