The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Supply chain data can be challenging to manage due to its unstructured or semi-structured nature and the need to integrate new data sources. Table 1 details some examples of areas of application of generative AI for different supply chain participants.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2023

Using computer algorithms, the AI program searches various connected inputs from all available sources to generate human-looking content in the form of text, images, audio, and other synthetic (created) data that is of value to the user. Do you want to ship it?” It is not meant to replace warehouse workers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

Backed by a wealth of transportation industry expertise in niche areas, SwanLeap leverages the power Artificial Intelligence to turn shipping into a profit center. SwanLeap’s transportation management system (TMS) works for all shipping modes: parcel, LTL, truckload, intermodal, ocean, and air. About Transportation Insight HoldCo.

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Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Planning for Christmas e-commerce shipping used to be an annual process. The never-ending peak season planning can become nightmarish for supply chain leaders, who may need to seek better tools for managing the demand. . Driving Forces of the Nightmare Before Christmas E-Commerce Shipping.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Supply Chain Matters features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy announcements related to supply chain technology support. Our last full edition was published on February 14.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 25, 2022

The opening paragraph observes that companies (especially retailers), that are now burdened with excess inventories and limited added warehousing capacity are increasingly turning to ad hoc means of utilizing once empty available trailers or shipping containers along with available parking lots as a means to store excess inventory.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The thing is, it doesn’t necessarily take a global pandemic for supply chain operations to falter. It can happen simply due to ineffective planning, risk management, warehouse use, or sourcing strategies. So, what can you do to strengthen supply chains? This kind of setup often leads to problems.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2016

However, Amazon is shaking up the mix by seeking to make today’s e-commerce practices obsolete, and shipping and logistics providers need to understand why. With more products coming in, the pressure will be on distributors and order fulfillment centers to create warehousing space and eliminate wasted space wherever possible.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case inventory strategies. . Supply chain disruptions Supplier breakdowns Unexpected increase or decrease in orders. Disadvantages.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 17, 2022

Supply chain execution the second part of the supply management process, which falls after supply chain planning. Activities included in supply chain execution are manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation. Supply chain execution (SCE) processes & tasks.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 3, 2021

Here is an overview of why supply chain agility is important for ecommerce. One of the biggest benefits of having an agile supply chain is that it enables you to consistently meet customer demand around fast, affordable shipping, despite fluctuations in order volume. Warehousing and storage fees .

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It’s been three months already since we published our first regular roundup of supply chain and logistics news—doesn’t time fly? SMEs vs. the big boys in the battle for US warehouse space. Australia’s continuing weather-driven supply chain problems. How retailers are reevaluating post-pandemic inventory strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

At the beginning of June 2022, a 40-foot ocean container cost about $10,000 to ship from southeast Asia to Northern Europe This is compared to about $1,500 for the same route about 2 years ago. Retailers have been used to long lead times over the last two decades, especially for the categories they source from Asia.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Media Type.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2022

Bloomberg had reported that the sudden departure had signaled that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is seeking changes in the consumer retail division, which was admittedly overbuilt with excess warehouse capacity in 2021. Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology series has made frequent mention of Flexport.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group’s 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory ( Available for complimentary downloading in our Research Center ) includes a prediction that the supply chain technology segment will feature an investment boom in market consumption, added equity investment and M&A activity.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena. We think you’ll enjoy this year-end recap of supply chain innovations and best practices.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2022

According to Antony Francis, a consultant at Endava, high on the list of things to which supply chain managers need to pay attention is supply chain visibility. ”[1] Improved visibility and connectivity are involved in many of the supply chain trends discussed below. billion by 2027. .”

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

entities as opposed to foreign owned entities such as global shipping and logistics companies. E-commerce shipping volumes grew by 10 percent to $871 billion, representing 13 percent of U.S. This year’s report was far more candid in depicting the threats and challenges stemming from the ocean shipping segment. Ocean Transport.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For many growing and established direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands alike, the supply chain is the most critical but also most challenging aspect of their operations. . The process involves complex steps, from procurement, to shipping products to end users, often resulting in a lack of visibility and high operational costs.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case procurement strategies. Supply chain disruptions Supplier breakdowns Unexpected increase or decrease in orders. Disadvantages.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Precise inventory and retail data empower businesses to efficiently fulfill orders from the most suitable location (such as a warehouse/fulfillment center, a retail store, or a drop ship partner). This approach enables faster order processing, reduces shipping expenses, and enhances customer satisfaction.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2022

In this regular edition of our featured column, Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , we provide highlights of two noteworthy supply chain management focused technology development efforts which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based multi-industry supply chain readership.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

million units shipped. What roles will this play in supply chain? It allows customers to upload electronic files to the online Staples Office Center and pick up the models in nearby Staples stores, or have them shipped to their address. This, in turn, could reduce shipping and air freight volumes. through 2018.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

Swipe, click, this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Google Spinoff’s Drone Delivery Business First to Get FAA Approval (Bloomberg) Amazon to invest $800 million to make one-day free shipping the standard for Prime members (WSJ – sub. req’d) UPS’s $20 Billion Tech Bet Was Scorned by Wall Street.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Check out 5 Seismic Shifts in Supply Chain Technology! In our ongoing technology series, we have concentrated on the Informational and analytical innovation applications which are reshaping supply chain technology as we know it. Smart Glasses in the Warehouse.

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RFgen

MARCH 22, 2023

At present, these challenges arise from these ongoing factors: Geopolitical tensions Economic fluctuations Climate change Evolving regulations While China seems to have moved away from its Zero COVID Policy , freeing up production and shipping streams, unpredictability is still present. 3PL specialized in storing and shipping products.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 22, 2016

Logistics technologies are changing how modern retailers operate. Huge warehouses are being built to house an infinitely higher number of products. Globalization Promotes International Shipping and Logistics. The globalization of logistics technology in e-commerce makes it an ideal venture for international shippers.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

More recently, the transition to a truly global marketplace has transformed how companies, including Johnson & Johnson, approach their supply chains. This shift necessitated the adoption of digital technologies to manage the complex logistics of sourcing materials and delivering products internationally.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As ecommerce sales continue to grow throughout 2021, it’s time for online retailer to rethink their retail logistics strategy to meet customer demands, lower shipping costs, offer faster shipping options, and improve the overall customer experience. . You pick items, package them up, and ship orders to their destination.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2016

According to the article: Symphony, which helps companies like Gatorade and Hershey’s manage their web business, is doubling down on its logistics services [emphasis mine], by helping these brands enable faster shipping. Source: Symphony Commerce website.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

World-Class Logistics Solutions providers MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Announce Integration Partnership. LLamasoft Offers Customers Access to FLEXE Marketplace for On-Demand Warehousing Services. Fuel-Cell Maker to Help Amazon Improve Warehouse Efficiency (WSJ – sub.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2021

Vaibhavi Tamizhkumaran, a Digital Marketing Executive at Indium Software, writes, “The retail industry is constantly changing and will continue to evolve, from concentrating efforts on website growth and online retail to needing faster shipping speeds. The rise in ecommerce has made order fulfillment a major focus of supply chain operations.

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MAVES

JUNE 24, 2019

Companies that manufacture and distribute goods are relying more and more on the agility of their 3PL partners to provide the appropriate services to keep their supply chain efficient and their customers happy. to name a few. to name a few. Transparency and Data Visibility.

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ShipBob

JULY 28, 2021

The fulfillment experience involves picking and packing items, and shipping orders through the most optimized route in terms of speed and costs. But without the proper fulfillment infrastructure and supply chain technology in place, the ability to deliver orders quickly and accurately can be a challenge. .

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2018

Brian adds that, “While historically transportation visibility data was passed mainly through EDI transactions, today we have newer technologies like APIs and web services that connect transportation management systems to warehouse and inventory management systems and to providers directly. Transportation Visibility Challenges.

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Veridian Solutions

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

As evidenced by the most recent peak shipping season , the need for effective, high-quality logistics and warehouse management has never been higher. Warehouse Management System. The warehouse management system (WMS) is the most recognizable and diverse of the e-commerce supply chains’ system lineup.

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