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Will Supply Chain Planning Productivity be a Hot Topic in 2017?

ToolsGroup

Planning productivity can be increased by segmenting tasks according to the tools best suited for the activity. Meaning they were going to start employing statistical software and analytics techniques to help identify talent and build a team. no touch, computer-controlled automation in their planning and replenishment.

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Peak Shipping Season: A Review of Trends from the 2018 Holiday Peak Season

GlobalTranz

It is that time of year again when we at Cerasis take a global view of what trends to expect in supply chain management throughout the remainder of the year. We will turn over each stone and consider how innovative technology will shape the future of shipping and logistics. Consolidation of logistics’ trends.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 17-21, 2015)

Talking Logistics

One of the emails I did keep and read with interest was the first item in this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Infor to Acquire GT Nexus. JDA Creates a More Profitable Omni-Channel Supply Chain. Oakland port terminals plan PierPass-style program (JOC). ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumped 2.8%

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The Parable of Walmart, Target Stores and Vertical Farming

Supply Chain Collaborator

However, some of the largest most complex supply chains – like those at Walmart, Target Stores, Hasbro Toys and others – are seemingly able to pivot on a dime in response to external pressures on supply lines. “It is difficult to predict when circumstance and trends will propel wholesale shifts in how business is done.

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The High Cost of Poor Supplier Relationships

Talking Logistics

As noted in the New York Times article linked above: Most [large companies extending payment terms] are trying to maximize use of their capital, bankers who work with supply chain finance say. And typically are not among the first to get the suppliers’ best ideas and new technology. Mondelez, for one, is buying back stock.

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China Exports Rebound Even as Western Markets Face Lockdown

Logistics Bureau

Although the situation on the ground is changing day by day, some trends can be identified which are likely to continue, or in some cases be exacerbated, for as long as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll. Goods are arriving from China and being offloaded expeditiously, thanks to the high level of automation at European ports.

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ToolsGroup Announces Launch of Dynamic Fulfillment for Real-Time Order Fulfillment Optimization in Retail

ToolsGroup

” Keep reading to discover what makes Dynamic Fulfillment such an essential tool for retailers around the world, as well as the true differentiating value it can provide for your business. Stay up to date on the latest retail trends and challenges with this hand-picked content. The reason? The repercussions are obvious.