Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 2, 2023
(The planning team was defending the status quo without questioning current practices and how to improve them.) The question was, “How can I redefine demand planning processes to use channel data?” Their question was, “Why were consumer products companies not using retail data to drive demand processes?”
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Smart warehouses, governed by standards like ISO 9001 for quality management, are also integrating AI systems to optimize inventory management and automate the loading and unloading processes. What’s the The Future Look Like? What Are The Challenges?
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Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Warehousing is an essential part of the global supply chain. Warehousing plays a critical role in the success of businesses across various sectors. It would be nice to know how many warehouses there are and how fast these numbers are growing. Retailers, manufacturers, and distributors own more warehouses than 3PLs.
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 15, 2020
My last post on the Supply Chain Shaman blog was forty-five days ago. Then it was the redefinition of the supply chain for the global shutdowns Sick with the virus; I spent my energies writing and moderating podcasts. As we moved into our new roles, for all supply chains, demand shifted. Restarting the Supply Chain.
The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 17, 2022
In 2018, DHL Supply Chain announced its plans to deploy emerging technologies in 350 of its North American facilities. Earlier this month, Brian Gaunt, Senior Director of Accelerated Digitization at DHL, provided me with an update on the company’s warehouse digitization journey. DHL Innovation Funnel.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 12, 2023
In today’s fast-paced, hyper-competitive, omni-channel world, warehouses play a critical role in maximizing service and fulfilling the ambitious customer promises that are required today. Warehouses also represent an enormous cost center. Volatile demand means warehouses need to pivot quickly when order volumes change.
The digital transformation of warehouses – driven by safety, cost and time benefits – is underway across the world. Technologies such as IoT, AI,and drones are augmenting the business value created by adoption of RFID, robots and real-time analytics.
This report explores the transformative impact of automation, the evolving role of human workers on-site, and the critical imperative of achieving optimal warehouse efficiency in the digital age.
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Supply chains have been modernizing for years. Succeeding in this environment requires a modern approach to data – one that continuously funnels real-time information from suppliers, partners, warehouses, and stores to analytics for instant insights that enable immediate, informed action. 4 customer success stories.
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Supply chain, with its complex planning questions, is typically an area where optimization technology is required. Supply Chain Network Design. Sales and operations planning (S&OP). Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE). Warehouse optimization. Read about 5 use cases. Inventory optimization.
Speaker: Tony Darnell, Shipping Manager at Lippert Components
In a new era of supply constraints and volatile demand, businesses face challenges managing supply and changing customer demands. To make smart allocations, they need to visualize inventory across multiple warehouses and cater to different customer needs.
A thought leadership/feature: exploring the sustainability concept at warehouses and fulfilment centres and how automation solutions can help improve operations and efficiency in a sustainable manner.
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It highlights the use cases, benefits, and challenges of implementing RFID into your warehouse and supply chain operations and finding the right partner to get you there. Barcodes vs. RFID 5 ways to deploy RFID in your warehouse How to find the ideal RFID solution Who can help? What's inside the eBook?
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Managing disruption of any kind has become the #1 priority in supply chain operations. But, as leaders know, adapting to change is rarely a simple task and requires a fresh look at existing processes in planning and sourcing, inventory management, warehousing & distribution, and more. Download your copy today!
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