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Supply Visibility: More Important Than Ever. Yet Elusive.

Supply Chain Shaman

Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. Linkedin Comment Donald Cavin Data Warehousing Consultant at Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute. The list goes on and on.

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What does supply chain resilience really mean for retailers in 2022

Proxima

The challenges are clear with resilience costs high, dual sourcing ramping up and capacity buffers in highly globalized price sensitive markets. Source: Crunchbase new. This is a different story for slower-moving products where perhaps less innovation is needed and retailers have more time. Transparency is the destination.

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Data Integration Essential in the Supply Chain as Industry 4.0 Takes Hold

RFgen

If robots in production lines are supposed to automatically adjust processes based on updates coming in from the warehouse, the different data systems and applications governing those areas need to be able to share information. Ned Hill, an economist at The Ohio State University, told Network World that Industry 4.0

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Data Integration Essential in the Supply Chain as Industry 4.0 Takes Hold

RFgen

If robots in production lines are supposed to automatically adjust processes based on updates coming in from the warehouse, the different data systems and applications governing those areas need to be able to share information. Ned Hill, an economist at The Ohio State University, told Network World that Industry 4.0

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? These 36 innovative companies have figured out how to hack their operations, gaining some financial or media recognition for their methods. Kick back, be inspired and happy innovating.

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50 expert tips on logistics planning and strategy

6 River Systems

As the biggest players in fulfillment, distribution and omnichannel retail continue to push boundaries, logistics and planning strategists are forced to innovate. “Users can easily now look at your global or regional supply situation and quickly source alternates when required, but the key here is to practice your response.

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The Evolution of Barcode Systems: From Morse Code to QR Codes

QAD

In June 1974, at Marsh’s Supermarket in Troy, Ohio, a 10-pack of gum became the first product ever scanned for sale. I remember working with a QAD customer automating its warehouse services. Managing material handling and warehousing operations while also meeting customer expectations can prove to be difficult.