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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

For those unaware of the term, shrink is an accounting term used to describe when a store has fewer items in stock than in its recorded book inventory. While this is not exactly the best news to hear, it’s time to move on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart in the news: Walmart, suppliers continue sustainability collaboration.

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Driving Sustainability in the Age of Supply Chain Disruption

Logistics Viewpoints

Emerging technologies play a role in managing disruption and are driving change in the transportation and logistics industries. We are now seeing an increase in the use of automation, not just within a TMS or WMS, but the digital coordination across all phases of logistics, from shipper to broker to carrier to warehouse.

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7 Things To Consider For Efficient Spare Parts Management

SCMDOJO

Ensuring Timely Repairs: Having a well-managed inventory of spare parts ensures quick and timely repairs. Improving Employee Productivity: A well-managed spare parts inventory ensures that employees can swiftly access the components they need. Let’s explore the key strategies to ensure your maintenance operations run smoothly.

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RELEX Retail & Supply Chain Award 2019: Best Master’s Thesis, Europe

RELEX Solutions

RELEX will choose the best master’s thesis with a focus on retail and supply chain planning (forecasting, replenishment, seasons or promotions management, allocations, inventory management, category management or assortment management). Previous winners. 2016 Aleksandra Koro?

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Case Study: Ewellix

Procurement Academy

With 65 learners based in countries including Sweden, Bulgaria, France, Switzerland, Germany, the US, Taiwan and China, they have some challenges to overcome. After implementing several new procurement processes, Group Director Purchasing, Nicolas Robardet, identified a number of competencies which required development within the team.

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RELEX Retail & Supply Chain Award 2018: Best Master’s Thesis, Europe

RELEX Solutions

RELEX will choose the best master’s thesis with a focus on retail and supply chain planning (forecasting, replenishment, seasons or promotions management, allocations, inventory management, category management or assortment management). cik and Santiago Gomez, Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden. Previous winners.

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A big “tack” (thank you!) from the Stockholm World Tour

DELMIA Quintiq

Sweden has always encouraged innovation. Here they shared real-life examples of how planning smarter has helped them remain ahead of the game in industries ranging from steel production and processing to logistics. Planet Planning Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Transport & Logistics Workforce Optimization'