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This Week n Logistics News (February 24 – March 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

The bombings focused on military targest in eight locations in Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, the U.S. Walmart said its suppliers have removed 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse-gas emissions from their value chains, six years ahead of the target date. Everything changed when Amazon.com opened its first warehouse in 2013.

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The Forecasting Accuracy Bugaboo

Logistics Viewpoints

It is important to benchmark forecast accuracy and similar supply chain metrics against your peers. This allows companies to determine if they will have the production and warehouse capacity to meet long-term demand. President Eisenhower, reflecting on his military career, once said “plans are worthless but planning is everything.”

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How to Implement AI in Your Supply Chain: A Real-world Guide

ThroughPut

Step 3: Metric Selection Not everything can be improved or enhanced at the same time with AI. Based on the outcome chosen, key metrics can be identified to track the impact of AI, such as “order accuracy” or “warehouse throughput”. Thorough data cleansing significantly enhances the accuracy of AI’s predictive capabilities.

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How to Implement AI in Your Supply Chain: A Real-world Guide

ThroughPut

Step 3: Metric Selection Not everything can be improved or enhanced at the same time with AI. Based on the outcome chosen, key metrics can be identified to track the impact of AI, such as “order accuracy” or “warehouse throughput”. Thorough data cleansing significantly enhances the accuracy of AI’s predictive capabilities.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Warehouse Automation. Content Summary: Honeywell and Carnegie Mellon Partner to Bring AI to the Warehouse.

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Dedication to Career, Life and Family

BlueYonder

Rebecca’s strong dedication to her job and helping customers comes directly from her military background. Being in the military also formed Rebecca’s passion for exercising and running. SCN: What branch of the military did you serve? RT: While I was in the military, I was a transportation and logistics officer.

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Dedication to Career, Life and Family

BlueYonder

Rebecca’s strong dedication to her job and helping customers comes directly from her military background. Being in the military also formed Rebecca’s passion for exercising and running. SCN: What branch of the military did you serve? RT: While I was in the military, I was a transportation and logistics officer.