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Fresh Demand Planning: How AI Empowers Retailers

Logistics Viewpoints

During summer days, I didn’t mind doing inventory checks in the fridge and freezer because it meant I got to cool down. There are various use cases of AI/ML for fresh demand planning of products, from producers to large grocery chains and even small delis in suburban Pennsylvania.

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Throw Back Thursday: Remembering ‘Meeting Customer Demand in a Complex Industry’ from Kinexions

Kinaxis

Today I’d like to share the interview on ‘Meeting Customer Demand in a Complex Industry’ at Kinexions. This global manufacturer of surface-cutting tools, with headquarters in western Pennsylvania. Kennametal strives to meet customer demand for customized products, while also manufacturing to stock.

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Employee Spotlight: Jamil, Operations Intern

Stord

Monday, July 8, 2019 Meet Jamil, our first operations intern, and learn why he chose STORD and how his work here will leave a lasting impact. I was first introduced to the complex world of logistics and supply chain in one of my freshman courses at the University of Pennsylvania. Why did you choose to intern at STORD?

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What Exactly Is Omnichannel 2.0 and How Is It Different?

GlobalTranz

Improved inventory management, reducing instances of overstocking and under stocking. According to the Wharton University of Pennsylvania , the measures to fully utilize omnichannel 2.0 and many companies have fallen into a high-cost model of trying to meet omnichannel standards with legacy systems. Omnichannel 2.0

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The Big Sigh

Supply Chain Shaman

Identify the goals, and set up exploratory meetings with a short-list of technology providers. He was also unaware of how to measure Forecast Value-Added, the Bullwhip impact and the health of inventory. What is the role of the forecast, budget, market data, and inventory in the proposed project? The reason? What should be done?

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Building Outside-in Processes: Answering A Question From the Audience

Supply Chain Shaman

Last week, I spoke at the CPHA supply chain conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Companies that are good at demand management understand the need for design–form & function of inventory and push/pull decoupling points –and the orchestration of demand to make better decisions in sourcing, transportation and delivery.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

The company said it has invested more in inventory planning and partnerships with suppliers so it has enough goods on hand while making sure it can route items to where they’re urgently needed.