ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The past few years have been chaotic and disruptive to the supply chain. However, the instability around the risk of recession remains, and knowing the top supply chain trends to watch in 2023 will help your organization prioritize operations and succeed. Cost Control Will Be Even More Important.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Demand forecasting is a critical component of supply chain management, especially in the complex and unpredictable market landscape of 2024. To address these challenges, supply chain professionals must adopt advanced forecasting methods. Let’s get started with definitions, differences and benefits.

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EMERGE App

APRIL 5, 2024

The picture of wholesale distribution industry in 2024 The report from Research and Markets forecasts that the wholesale market size will reach $68,092.65 Together, it is necessary for everyone to be at the top of their operation management game, especially when dealing with the challenges of interior and exterior environments.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The Retail Trends Shaping How We Shop in 2022. From a digitally-transformed shopping experience to global supply chain disruptions and a pandemic that refuses to quit, there’s one thing retailers can count on: People are always going to shop. Digital Commerce Matters More Than Ever. Ah, the joy of shopping. From my couch.

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QAD

JULY 7, 2022

Can you identify all your suppliers in the supply chain? Are your consumers making buying decisions based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, corporate social responsibility (CSR) or other ethical issues? Are any suppliers on government watchlists or under sanctions? Let’s break it down. In the U.S.,

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Retail workers are at the heart of the economy, making the continued retail labor shortage a top challenge for retailers–one that appears here to stay. For example, according to a recent PwC survey, acquiring and maintaining talent is one of the top two risks for business executives. Why There is a Shortage of Retail Workers.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 18, 2021

Many experts believe the Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to revolutionize supply chain operations. Steven Manifold, Chief Marketing Officer at Ubisense, believes the revolution has also been slowed by a lack of understanding on the part of supply chain professionals. Potential Supply Chain Benefits of IoT Solutions.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2022

On this Friday , the Supply Chain Matters blog provides our global supply chain news capsule follow-up, a revisiting of prior developments related to supply chain management as well as themes that we have highlighted for readers. . EV Start-Up Rivian Encounters Order Fallout From a Price Hike Decision.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 28, 2020

What's interesting is how the use of IoT technologies to track inventory throughout the supply chain can dovetail with the kind of visibility you gain when you implement a best-of-breed dock scheduling system from C3 Solutions. This article is part of our Retail Program. Learn more about it now! 15 Min Read. Download for later.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Inna Kuznetsova, three-time winner of the Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s Women in Supply Chain award. Over the course of her career, Inna has occupied multiple positions of leadership within the technology and supply chain arenas.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. Why should businesses follow the trends? Why should businesses follow the trends? Let’s see the most common trends in 2024.

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Taulia

MARCH 6, 2024

CFO challenges in 2024: from economic headwinds to global elections Among the numerous challenges for CFOs around the world in 2024, there’s no doubt that macroeconomic factors will continue to loom large. While the UK slipped into a technical recession in late 2023 , the US could avoid following suit.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

That’s the main reason why supply chain experts insist supply chains must become more agile and resilient. Few, if any, analysts are predicting fair winds and following seas for supply chains this year. Supply Chain Risks Geopolitical Risks. Supply Chain Risks Geopolitical Risks.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Today the stakes are even higher , with the ever-present ghost of disruption rattling supply chains around the world. The better your understanding and management of seasonal stock, the less the specter of supply chain disruption will keep you up at night. Types of Seasonal Demand.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 8, 2024

Manufacturing and Supply Chain; Dinesh Vyas, Director of Supply Chain Solutions at Dole; and Felice Miller, Business Strategy Leader of Retail and Consumer Goods at Microsoft. The encouraging news from the IDC research is that CPG companies are recognizing and addressing the problem of supply chain disruption.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 3, 2020

An understanding of larger global trends (i.e., trends driving the world into the future) is essential to making informed decisions. President Bill Clinton once stated, “Follow the trend lines, not the headlines.” ” For business leaders, following trend lines rather than headlines is good advice.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 17, 2021

For example, over the last four years an annual member survey carried out by the American Transportation Research Institute has ranked truck driver shortages as the industry’s top concern. By making the problem worse, the pandemic has highlighted its broader impact as well as potential solutions. It’s not a new problem.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

This is no surprise, since retail relies on inventory management software and hardware to track, procure and supply its products. Supply chain pressures from commoditization, tariffs and increasingly short delivery times due to Amazon’s drive to same-day shipping all impact retail organizations.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

This is no surprise, since retail relies on inventory management software and hardware to track, procure and supply its products. Supply chain pressures from commoditization, tariffs and increasingly short delivery times due to Amazon’s drive to same-day shipping all impact retail organizations.

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QAD

MAY 18, 2023

The trend also stands to shake up the global electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chain, and companies that act decisively now will be more likely to come out on top. As was discussed in a recent blog post , one of those is the Section 30D New Clean Vehicle Credit.

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