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This Week in Logistics News (February 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

My youngest daughter just yells for them to throw the ball to Travis Kelce on every play so she can see Taylor Swift celebrate. We have all seen the math, and even with her concert in Tokyo on February 10, she still has time to get to Las Vegas for kickoff thanks to the magic of the international date line. and Canada.

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The 2022 Chlorine Shortage: Another Year of Poolmageddon

ToolsGroup

We’re inching toward the time of year when sweltering heat can only be quenched by one experience–a dunk in a cool, crisp, clean swimming pool. A combo of pandemic-related increased demand, and the tragic destruction of a key chlorine manufacturer have led to 2022’s swimming pool chlorine shortage. The cause of this tragedy?

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Top Take Aways from Oracle CloudWorld

Logistics Viewpoints

Last week in Las Vegas, Oracle had its first in person CloudWorld in three years. 1-800-Flowers gave a presentation in which they talked about implementing Oracle warehouse management and transportation management systems in the Cloud. They implemented Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) in 12 weeks. That is fast!

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This Week in Logistics News (May 9-13, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Wal-Mart cuts delivery time for pilot shipping plan (Reuters). March 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). On Wednesday Hyperloop One (one of several companies, including Hyperloop Transportation Technologies , focused on bringing this idea to life) conducted a test of its propulsion system in North Las Vegas.

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Contracts, Cancellations, and Closures: Persistent Trends Leave a Pre-Peak Season Logistics Industry on Edge

Intelligent Audit

With peak shipping season just around the corner, the logistics industry is looking forward to a smoother supply chain than previous years have provided. However, transportation management experts caution logistics providers not to get too excited. Experts Weigh-In on Peak Season 2022. container imports are near record-setting.

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Enabling S&OP through Advanced Analytics

Logility

At the Informs Business Analytics Conference in Las Vegas last year, I spoke about the potential to enable S&OP / IBP through advanced analytics. From a display of the full, end-to-end supply chain or just a segment, you can derive critical information needed to conduct robust analysis. 2) Analysis through Segmentation.

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Meeting the Need for Personalized Shopping Experiences with Category Management

BlueYonder

Localization of assortments is more than just a buzzword or trend; it is a key driver that will help you increase sales, margin and loyalty. one type of laundry detergent compared to the many scents and sizes available today), and assortments were updated just once or twice a year. This will require a shift in thinking.

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