Talking Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

If supply chain and logistics executives were granted one wish to make their work lives easier and more productive, most of them would probably say, “I wish I had end-to-end supply chain visibility.” Why has end-to-end supply chain visibility been so difficult to achieve?

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ToolsGroup

JULY 5, 2023

About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. Version 8.61 For more information about SO99+, read our blog on the v8.61 release HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

Larger types of retail goods such as furniture and appliances, also known as oversized, are more challenging to ship than small packages. How has last-mile delivery in the big & bulky retail segment changed in the past few years? Why is delivery more complicated for big & bulky retailers?

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 15, 2023

The past few years of turmoil in the retail sector have challenged many professionals. The so-called “retail apocalypse” was deepened by the pandemic, then came inventory overload and inflation. ” Many retailers have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to address their fears and lessen their worries.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2018

Supply Chain Visibility Gaps. I began our discussions by asking John why visibility gaps still persist despite continued focus on this area. John noted that the complexity of supply chain operations is a key factor, especially now that more companies must deal with international shipments such as ocean freight.

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C3 Solutions

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Effective supply chain management is crucial to retailers' success. Retailers require end-to-end visibility to increase efficiency and make real-time data-driven decisions. There are numerous obstacles to achieving end-to-end visibility. Data integration and siloed systems can make it difficult.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 7, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Toilet Paper Supply Chain! In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic the need for complete, end to end Supply Chain visibility has never been more important! Supply Chain visibility and the Digital Supply Chain has never been more important!

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2019

The retail industry is evolving and adapting to new consumer demands which is shifting the supply chain landscape. Retailers expect more supply chain visibility, shorter delivery times, and real-time connectivity from shippers and carriers.

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crisp

JANUARY 11, 2023

Despite the growing cloud migration across CPG, the process of sharing data between retailers, distributors, and suppliers remains hindered by legacy systems. As a retail data collaboration platform, Crisp facilitates seamless data sharing between suppliers, distributors, and retailers. Enabling an agile supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 6, 2014

Here’s the way I think about it: you can’t aspire to have end-to-end supply chain visibility, which is what every manufacturer and retailer wants in order to become more agile and responsive, without also accepting end-to-end responsibility.

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 19, 2021

Ever since the onset of the COVID-19 disruption, I have come across many organizations and ‘initiatives of the month’ focusing on improving supply chain visibility. This got me thinking about the nuances of supply chain visibility – what is it and why should organizations care about it, at this moment in time?

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Veridian Solutions

AUGUST 26, 2019

Supply chain management has evolved, and the underlying technologies used by supply chain leaders have transformed the way supply chains operate. Gains within supply chain visibility have a direct benefit on profitability, proactive management, and more. Download WhitePaper.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2019

Retail Dive —Retailers are quickly learning that supply chains are the place where profits are earned and lost, but motivation to achieve real-time visibility differs based on the size of the retailers, according to experts at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show in New York City.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 8, 2023

For retailers trying to align inventory with demand this 2023 holiday season, it’ll be like catching falling apples from an uprooted tree in full flight. That said, retailers who’ll get it right will already have thought about adding smart, purpose-built inventory and ordering capabilities to existing architecture.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Retail software is a range of technological solutions that can help retailers improve customer satisfaction, profitability, efficiency, and productivity by streamlining manual tasks. Retail software automates critical business processes in a way that traditional systems cannot. What is retail software?

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BlueYonder

APRIL 16, 2020

Answers to this question is in the 2020 Supply Chain Visibility Report based on research by Reuters Events and eyefortransport (eft), sponsored by Blue Yonder. The lack of collaboration persists, even though 83% of retailers and manufacturers indicated sharing data would improve visibility and planning.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

As the evolution of retail and the way consumers purchase goods continues to change, meeting the challenge to effectively serve both consumers and retailers is a strategic challenge for both shippers and carriers. Consumers are deciding when, where, and how they shop. Increasingly, they are shopping online. on time in full).

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ToolsGroup

JULY 28, 2023

BOSTON – August 3, 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been named among ten Notable Vendors included in Gartner’s Midmarket Context: Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions (July 2023).

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ToolsGroup

MAY 1, 2018

Using the Gartner Demand Planning five stage maturity scale, analyst Mike Griswold estimated on a recent call that retailers as a group averaged just 2.3 But, he says, with the right strategic plan, a retailer can make the jump to stage 3 supply chain planning, and greater profitability, in just 12-18 months.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2021

Achieving timely, accurate, and complete supply chain visibility has been, remains, and will probably always be a top priority for companies.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2019

The post Afternoon Coffee: Brexit Deal Faces Deadly Vote; When Do Retailers Seek Supply Chain Visibility? See the graphic that lays out the options, and read about the details dragging down […]. appeared first on AGL.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

APRIL 6, 2020

Symphony RetailAI, the provider of integrated AI-enabled marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and CPG manufacturers, has announced the findings of a new benchmark report, ‘The Retail Supply Chain: Designing New Ways to Satisfy Demand’.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In a survey from Voxware , 69% of respondents said they are less likely to shop with a retailer if an item is not delivered within two days of the date promised. These numbers demonstrate the necessity of having real-time supply chain visibility and predictability, and conversely, the impact of not having it. .

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The pandemic has catalyzed supply chain transformation for many global retail enterprises. All these factors create significant pressure on retail CSCOs as they move from deciding not just whether change is necessary, but how to effectively improve the much needed resilience and agility without lowering margins.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 14, 2018

To do so, I want to explain the ‘how’ behind some of the sustainability efforts I’ve seen in the retail industry recently, and hopefully embolden other companies to engage in similar efforts. Which industry leaders are equipped with supply chain visibility to drive sustainability? Transparency and visibility.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 5, 2019

Nearly every week it seems another brick-and-mortar retailer declares bankruptcy and closes stores. The press has dubbed this the Retail Apocalypse and some pundits are openly wondering whether we are seeing the death of brick-and-mortar retail. He writes, “High street retailing is far from down and out.

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Retail supply chains in particular face a horde of supply chain challenges such as: . Integration of multiple distribution channels Customer satisfaction Inventory and storage management End-to-end supply chain visibility. Amongst these challenges, inventory management impacts all others.

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Maine Pointe

JULY 12, 2022

CPG companies garner multiple benefits from automation—at a cost. For the CPG industry, automation means better information management; more opportunities for on-line sales, including direct-to-consumer; and more efficient, safer manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2021

With increasing competition from integrators, air cargo forwarders and other stakeholders have started to acknowledge they need to streamline and collaborate, fully embracing supply chain technology to survive in a rapidly changing world. A driving factor is the lack of air cargo visibility.

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Supply Chain 24/7

MAY 6, 2019

When comparing today's retail environment with the past, it isn't surprising that the industry remains focused on improving visibility in the supply chain (again).

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AB&R

MARCH 15, 2022

Two decades ago, the retailer required that suppliers add tags to all goods supplied to stores throughout its chain. Many viewed this as a positive sign for the future, predicting other retailers would follow the example and issue tagging mandates of their own.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 18, 2023

Embracing recent growth opportunities, the company has opened up new sales channels, widening its network to include larger markets and major retail chains. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 17, 2022

Farm Fresh Demand Sensing Strategies for the Smart Food Retailer. retailers have reported poor demand forecasting accuracy. The food retail industry has witnessed a massive upheaval. Empty shelves, erratic stock outs and never ending supply delays. Three Strategic Areas of Real Impact For the Food Retailer.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 16, 2023

The center will concentrate on end-to-end supply chain visibility, supply chain resiliency, distribution data, climate change solutions, retail fulfillment and education/employee training.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 4, 2022

In the past two years, there has been a shift in how supermarket & retail grocery supply chains function. Store replenishment is one a core operational process for retail planners and one of the biggest challenges faced by them is the trade-off between stock availability and excess stock.

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Maine Pointe

JULY 29, 2020

A UK online retailer recently received a very expensive lesson in the importance of supply chain risk management. Maine Pointe's Eduardo Kuehnel and Burton White discuss why this should act as a catalyst to business leaders to urgently review their own supply base and ask themselves : Can we afford to lose £1Bn ?

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