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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Trends Transforming Logistics and Supply Chains In the MENA Region in 2023

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Trends Transforming Logistics and Supply Chains In the MENA Region in 2023. by Dr Shereen Nassar , Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Technology and automation are major enablers towards this.

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Network Design: the 5 good questions to ask

KEPLER Consulting

A lot of our clients reflect upon the relevance of their network design and wish to challenge their flow organization in order to address the stakes of reactivity and efficiency imposed by the market. The network design is part of a mid/long term logic and aims at supporting the company’s business plan implementation.

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Until AI Can Solve this One Simple Task, I Wouldn’t Worry About It

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehouse and supply chain planners rely on a surprising number of technologies to achieve this. Network design is used for this. In an omnichannel world, companies have different flow paths to get products to consumers – buy in store, ship from a DC, ship from store, etc. A WMS tells workers what to do.

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Supply Chain Network Design: Is There Really a Blueprint for Success?

Tompkins Blog

Dale Pickett Director, Supply Chain Consulting. Director, Supply Chain Consulting. Supply chain optimization, like lifestyle changes, do not happen overnight. I recently had the pleasure of participating with Supply Chain Management Review in a webcast called “A Blueprint for Supply Chain Optimization.”

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Global Fulfillment Innovation Centers on ESG in 2023

ModusLink Corporation

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and its growing importance in supply chain management is a top priority for global fulfillment managers. ESG supply chain management is critical to maximizing the benefits of omnichannel ecommerce and warehousing and distribution services.

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Why is it Crucial for F&B Brands to Design an Ideal Supply Chain Network?

Locus

In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, Food & Beverage (F&B) brands are increasingly focusing on improving the performance of their supply chains. Lower footfalls in stores has prompted retail outlets to roll out omnichannel capabilities like direct to consumer (D2C), e-commerce, buy online, pickup in store (BOPIS) etc.