SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2025

Excess inventory weighs down supply chains. It ties up capital, wastes storage space, and risks product obsolescence. By producing only whats needed, when its needed, they eliminate the burden of forecasting errors and reduce warehouse dependency. Warehousing becomes a sunk cost.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

The industrial sectorparticularly supply chain management, is facing unprecedented complexity. While Generative AI (GenAI) has shown promise, its limitations in planning, workflow automation, and dynamic adaptation necessitate a more sophisticated approach. Colin Masson, ARC Advisory Groups expert on Industrial AI.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In the age of same-day delivery and rising consumer expectations, there is immense pressure on warehouses to perform at peak efficiency. That’s where warehouse optimization comes in. Here’s what you can expect: A clear definition of warehouse optimization and its core components. Ready to get started?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2024

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article comes from Joan Lim, Senior Manager, Product Marketing at Oracle and looks at the intersection of autonomous supply chains and sustainability.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For the past few years, the news has been filled with stories about supply chain disruptions, supply chain fragility, and the need for supply chain resilience. A term once prominent in supply discussions optimization isn’t heard quite as often as it used to be.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Warehouse operators are under constant pressure to do more with less. It’s a tough challenge, and if you’re relying on outdated processes and technology, it’s likely costing you more than you realize. Think about it: How much time is wasted hunting down misplaced inventory?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Supply chain sustainability has become a very hot topic, but for a lot of people, there is uncertainty around its meaning. There are three responses in this question that address supply chain sustainability: align with our goals, mission, and values; meet consumers expectations; and increase profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

For a few years now, supply chain professionals and pundits have been speculating on what the so-called “new normal” will look like. Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry. These are the companies and leaders that aren’t letting a good downturn go to waste.

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ModusLink Corporation

JANUARY 30, 2025

Supply Chain Management – SCM – The Coordinated Process of Producing and Delivering Goods and Services from Suppliers to Consumers – Conceptual Illustration In todays rapidly evolving global marketplace, supply chain disruptions have become a regular occurrence.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2022

Oracle’s recent global survey, No Planet B: How Can Businesses and Technology Help Save the World? Complexities integrating data from across global supply chains. Start with your supply chain. These responses illustrate that supply chain sustainability is top of mind for many companies.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Ever feel like your supply chain is a tangled mess of spreadsheets, frantic phone calls, and last-minute scrambles? It’s the key to transforming your supply chain from a source of frustration into a well-oiled, profit-generating machine. You’re not alone. That’s where data analytics comes in.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction Inventory management is the backbone of a successful supply chain operation, but it’s often a source of persistent frustration. Relying on manual processes and outdated technology leads to costly errors, inefficient workflows, and a lack of real-time visibility, ultimately impacting the bottom line.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

The global supply chain is routinely beset by challenges, both large and small, but the past couple of years have delivered a string of significant logistics disruptions that have threatened to upend the tightly choreographed dance of global freight transportation. Regulations may be more of a driver in the future.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Supply chain automation refers to the tools and technologies we can use to make manual tasks automated, reducing the need for human workers. It’s sometimes misunderstood, but it’s actually integrated into almost all supply chains nowadays in av ariety of different ways.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

To call todays supply chain environment high pressure feels like the understatement of 2025. As pressures mount, the last thing chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) need is a weak spot along the chain. These yards either lack actionable, real-time insights or rely on outdated, manual processes, or both.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

The SVP of Supply Chain at Walmart speaking at Blue Yonder’s virtual user conference. Following their fourth quarter results, top executives talked about their supply chain and omnichannel strategy at a high level. Walmart has been very open about what it takes to compete with Amazon. billion, 4.1%

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2019

If you’re running a warehouse, this will probably be your main goal, too. But, with a well-planned strategy, you too can reduce expenses in your workplace. Still, some losses are a predictable expense and you can’t entirely eliminate them. If the warehouse isn’t run twenty-four-seven, then consider getting guards.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Reshoring to the US and Europe Accelerating, Now Also Serving CO2 Emission Reduction Objectives by Luc Kremers , Vice President – Asia Pacific, BCI Global Reshoring is accelerating as American and European companies want to de-risk their supply chains from geopolitical developments and supply chain disruptions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 1, 2025

Corey is the Chief Growth Officer and his team lead enterprise initiatives at PortPro, an innovative technology company that keeps the drayage industry moving efficiently with its operating platform built for drayage trucking companies, brokerages, and those that do both.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Supply chains are the backbone of global trade that ensure the smooth movement of goods and materials across industries. One of the most effective strategies for building resilience is integrating project management into supply chain operations. Enhance visibility across the supply chain through structured reports.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Running a warehouse these days feels like a constant juggling act, right? Mobile ERP software is transforming warehouses just like yours. This guide is your roadmap to successfully integrating mobile ERP software. This guide is your roadmap to successfully integrating mobile ERP software.

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

These benefits aren’t just about lower prices; they’re also about reducing transportation and inventory costs, which can really add up over time. For example, marketing might need new office supplies, IT might need laptops, and the logistics team might require equipment.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

An efficient supply chain strategy is one that takes every aspect of your supply chain into account, from inventory management and warehouse design to freight tendering and transport optimisation. Let’s look at some of the best ways to make your supply chain more efficient.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Open Sky Group and offers tips for removing wasted time in your operations. Is automation the answer? Removing warehouse wasted time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

Much has been written about what it takes to run a successful supply chain in the era of “get it to me fast and get it to me cheap.” Supply chain professionals are looking for ways to store goods closer to customers by investing in micro fulfillment centers and to optimize their facilities so orders can be processed faster.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

To reduce the risk of supply chain disruption , shippers need to know what it means for their operation going into the start of May and how to use the right services to find available capacity before the CVSA roadcheck storm arrives. Consolidate parcel and LTL freight to reduce wasted space and tap additional capacity.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Manufacturing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software integrates all your core business processes into one powerful platform. Think of it as the central nervous system of your operation, connecting everything from production planning and inventory control to supply chain management and financial reporting.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Ships continue to hold in the west coast harbors of LA and Long Beach, and the west coast warehouses are full. While we will recover quickly in retail (moving from painful shortages to a glut of inventory), the chemical industry–sitting four and five layers back in the supply chain–takes longer to recover.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

The era of paper-based systems and physically monitoring the supply chain is ending. The definition of the IoT sums it up; it is “a network of dedicated physical objects that contain embedded technology to sense or interact with their internal state or external environment.”. Supply Chain Management.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Supply chain reports offer a comprehensive view of your entire supply chain operation. They are powerful tools for businesses to identify areas for improvement, optimize processes, and gain a competitive edge. What are Supply Chain Reports?

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Amongst the issues faced by both businesses and consumers in 2021, supply chain shortages – and the resulting challenges – held strong in the headlines throughout the year. Five Lessons Learned Overcoming 2021’s Supply Chain Challenges. Five Lessons Learned Overcoming 2021’s Supply Chain Challenges.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Logistics equipment plays a vital role in the efficient operation of warehouses and distribution centers. This guide explores a range of logistics equipment, from storage solutions and transportation tools to facility equipment, packing solutions, technology systems, and safety gear.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability. I am worried.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Many major challenges of 2021—capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortage—are rolling over into 2022 and, in addition, the environment and machine learning are becoming more important for logistics and supply chain professionals. Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

It functions as the base of blu’s operations, housing a technologically-enabled warehouse space, robotically-powered fulfilment systems, and an integrated last mile distribution centre. blu has invested in a variety of new technologies to fulfil orders more efficiently and accurately.

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