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Fresh Demand Planning: How AI Empowers Retailers

Logistics Viewpoints

Given that we are in the age of AI/ML, I often think of how the small deli where I worked was a perfect training ground for applying AI/ML in fresh supply chain planning. Automated new and seasonal product forecasting provides companies with the ability to maximize sales and reduce waste through accurate demand planning.

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‘Best in Class’ Supply chain from a Road warrior perspective – Part 1

Kinaxis

by Carol McIntosh Firstly, what is a supply chain road warrior? The focus of this blog series is to share the insights I have gained during my 15 years as a supply chain road warrior. I nsight #2 – Your supply chain processes. Insight #3 – Your supply chain measurements. employee engagement.

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An Interview on The Role of Technology in the Future of Procurement with David Yarkin

HICX Solutions

With David we discussed: The importance of understanding suppliers’ historical performance Digital transformation in Procurement How to prepare for technological transformation within the procurement community How to improve supplier relationships Why the suppliers’ perspective is important for procurement professionals.

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Five Reasons Why Are We Not Making Progress on Inventory Management

Supply Chain Shaman

Today, I am cruising major freeways traveling from Chicago to my new home in Pennsylvania. The cheese on the puffs stains my hands like I feel that mis-guided past practices have indelibly colored supply chain practices. ” As a result, many technologies post implementation do not move the ball forward.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon says its prepared for supply chain snarls for holiday season. As the holiday season approaches there are many concerns about the global supply chain. Hasbro has announced this week that its toys will be ready for the holiday season despite the ongoing supply chain crisis. Gopuff arrives in New York.

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5 Top Online Courses For Financial Modeling!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 4 Best Online Learning Tools for Remote Instruction! This course claims to make learners Excel masters with over 12 hours of video instruction and 534 downloadable tools. This course is made up of five smaller courses, making it a 5-in-1 training package. Subscribe Here!

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Warehousing News Roundup: April 8, 2019

Stord

For example, Kansas City Southern has accepted trains from other lines that it usually wouldn’t have to accommodate. True Value is investing $150 million in upgrades to its supply chain that will cover a new distribution center in Pennsylvania, ordering software, and more.