The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

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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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I’m a supply chain industry analyst, so naturally my takeaways are influenced by my coverage area. Now that Steve Jobs is dead, Larry Ellison – the chief technology officer and executive chairman at Oracle – is the most interesting executive speaker. Oracle CloudWorld happened last week. But there were 5 main takeaways.

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C3 Solutions

APRIL 16, 2024

This blog delves into the 5 primary concerns highlighted in the Material Handling Institute's recent study: Agility, costs, labor, sustainability, and visibility.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

The Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with even greater potential ahead. SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Yet, in today’s omnichannel world, retail returns are key to driving business growth, thanks to their ability to enhance the customer experience, minimize losses, and preserve long-term revenue. Merchandise financial planning software (MFP) provides the solution, enabling you to model the return rate specific to your retail brand.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 3, 2018

Omnichannel retail operations are well on their way to becoming the norm. Michael Jones ( @mdjonesy ), a business consultant, explains, “Consumers don’t shop ‘omnichannel.’ ”[1] Successful companies make omnichannel operations seamless and easy for consumers; but, behind the scenes complexity rules.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Unfortunately, e-commerce means a higher rate of returns , but giving customers the ability to return online purchases to brick-and-mortar locations through e-commerce in-store returns is the key to unlocking greater success in the omnichannel customer experience. Why Are E-Commerce Returns Higher Than Brick-and-Mortar Sales?

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Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2019

Steve Osburn ( @skosbu ), Managing Director at Kurt Salmon — a part of Accenture Strategy specializing in Supply Chain, observes, “E-commerce customers in the U.S. A recent study from Accenture Strategy found that 62 percent of U.S. To meet changing consumer behavior, retailers are finding omnichannel strategies essential.

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Vinculum

AUGUST 30, 2022

Such a process helps manage accounts, inventory, supply chain, project management, operations, and other relatable processes to run the business significantly. The software used by ERP helps in enhancing the ROI and effectively simplifying the business process. As per the IDC study, Epicor Distribution reaches 8.1

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Enterra Insights

JULY 14, 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting every economic sector including supply chain operations. Germain observes, “AI has changed the supply chain process from reactive to proactive, which creates a larger change in how data-driven processes will operate in the future. Area Where AI Can Optimize Supply Chains.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 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. Omnichannel Retail: The Future is Phygital. According to McKinsey , 60-70% of consumers are now shopping in an omnichannel way.

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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. Cybersecurity risks are a prevalent fact in today’s supply chain.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 21, 2023

They include all software, hardware, or third-party services designed to facilitate more efficient inventory management practices. According to Zebra’s Retail Vision Study , reducing stock-outs and overstocks can lower inventory costs by 10%. This can occur due to changes in technology, market trends, or regulatory requirements.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success. A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

According to a study, the e-retail industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region was expected to have a penetration rate of 12.2 Emerging omnichannel fulfillment trends in the Middle East: Shopping trends, much like the climate, have changed over time. One such example is the Middle East. Watch our webinar.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

How is the logistics and supply chain management industry evolving – and what developments do you need to consider? Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business 1. Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business 1. billion to $5.6 billion in 2021.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 13, 2018

.” Despite the benefits listed by Gustafson, Professor Yossi Sheffi ( @YossiSheffi ), the Elisha Gray II Professor of Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, asserts the click-and-collect strategy has serious flaws.[3] Competing in the omnichannel environment. ” Robert J. They are: 1.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology. A 2021 McKinsey study, that when delivery times are too long, almost half of omnichannel consumers will shop elsewhere. Although often overlooked, warehouses and storage centers use huge amounts of energy in supply chains.

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ShipBob

JULY 30, 2021

This is one example of omnichannel retail in action. A powerful omnichannel retail strategy allows your customers to move through multiple channels, engage with your brand, and eventually make a purchase. . What is omnichannel retail? The rise of omnichannel commerce. Download the Guide. Source: HubSpot / Brightpearl.

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TMC

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

A study carried out by retail analyst RetailNext estimates retailers experienced a 2% drop in sales on a 6.4% In response to changing consumer buying preferences, retailers have implemented multichannel or omnichannel supply chains. The multichannel, or omnichannel, experience probably isn’t new to you as a buyer.

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Cognira

MARCH 9, 2022

Out with the old in with omnichannel fulfillment. Instead, retailers need to invest in an omnichannel fulfillment strategy to stay ahead of their competition. Although the ever changing digital environment is a key driver, the COVID-19 pandemic and the supply chain crisis have escalated customer expectations and retailer adoption.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Warehouse automation is reaching the tipping point, accelerated in part due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Different factors are accelerating the adoption of new innovative technology in warehouses. There are also new technologies that are being developed for use in warehouses.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 9, 2023

Omnichannel Operations. The importance of omnichannel operations came home to roost during the pandemic. Retailers with experience in omnichannel operations generally fared better than those who scrambled to catch up. Journalist Audrey Kemp reports that changing consumer behavior has permanently affected omnichannel operations.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

The reason, she explains, is digital technology. Digital technologies, like ERGIS, depend heavily on data collection and analysis. ” In addition to leveraging advanced digital technologies, both ToolsGroup and McKinsey & Company analysts insist that retailers must improve their supply chain performance to survive.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 24, 2018

As competition heats up to meet consumer fulfillment expectations, the analyst community has worked to define a supply chain model that can dynamically and rapidly respond to changing market needs, sometimes called "Response Networks". Supply Chain Insights (Lora Cecere’s firm) calls it “Networks of Networks”.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Chief Marketing Officer Zebra Technologies, insisted the retail sector was in the midst of a revolution. He explained, “The outlook is strong and retail technology spending is expected to rise three percent over the next three years among retailers with greater than 50 stores. Shopper Expectations Squeeze Supply Chains.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Supply chain conferences are an excellent way to connect with industry professionals, learn about new technologies, and refine your operation through the experience of others. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 11, 2018

In the business world, omnichannel operations are creating frenemous relationships between retailers and suppliers. ” At the very least, DTC activity, as part of a larger omnichannel strategy, sets the stage for retailers and manufacturers to become frenemies. Technology is making a difference, however.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Arthur Zaczkiewicz ( @arthurzaczkiew1 ) observes, “Retailing is being forced to change as consumer preferences shift and technologies such as artificial intelligence power a new breed of company that brings to market products, services and an overall shopping experience that shoppers demand and are delighted by.”[1] ”[2].

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 7, 2021

For example, Tom Standage ( @tomstandage ), editor of The Economist ‘s ‘ The World in 2021 ‘, writes, “The adoption of new technological behaviors in response to the pandemic, from video-conferencing to online shopping, means usage has already reached levels that were not expected for many more years.”[1] ”[3].

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Kinaxis

JUNE 26, 2017

by Dr. Madhav Durbha As supply chain professionals, we can grow insular in our thinking, as on a day-to-day basis we risk confining ourselves narrowly to our domain of responsibility or solving challenges specific to our regions. The 2017 Supply Chain & Logistics EMEA summit & expo was one such opportunity.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 14, 2022

According to the study, consumer sentiment fell in early November to its lowest level in a decade due to escalating inflation and a growing belief that no effective policies have been developed to reduce the damage caused by surging inflation. Using Home as a Hub. ” Discarding Brand Loyalty. ” Footnotes. [1] ” Footnotes. [1]

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ToolsGroup

JULY 24, 2018

As competition heats up to meet consumer fulfillment expectations, the analyst community has worked to define a supply chain model that can dynamically and rapidly respond to changing market needs, sometimes called "Response Networks". Supply Chain Insights (Lora Cecere’s firm) calls it “Networks of Networks”.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 21, 2022

He reports that a company called COI Energy Services can install AI-powered software that can save a 50,000-square-feet supermarket $60,000 on their annual electric and gas costs. ” Of course, cognitive technologies can do more than monitor and control energy usage. Publix is doing just that. and Wayfair Inc. and Wayfair Inc.

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Vinculum

APRIL 27, 2022

A McKinsey study reveals that industries showed ten years’ worth of growth spurted in three short months. Supply chains left strained eventually led to the reevaluation of operations. A software that heroes are tracking sales, inventory, orders, fulfillment alongside completing multiple orders. You read that right.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

A look at the supply chain trends and technology that will come into play in 2018. Here is a look at how some companies in the supply chain sector are preparing themselves for the months to come. making human intervention necessary. Turney Thompson, vice president, Kenco Transportation Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Top of mind for customers is swift and consistent support–hence the rise of omnichannel customer service. Businesses providing omnichannel customer service have made the lives of consumers easier while improving profits for themselves. An effective omnichannel customer service strategy begins with a solid foundation—a blueprint.

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