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Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button

Supply Chain Shaman

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. The impact varies by supply chain sector and value chain. The impact varies by supply chain sector and value chain. Does this solve the problem?

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Lifting The Gray Curtain

Supply Chain Shaman

Recently, I hosted the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. In our research, we find that 72% of planners primarily depend on Excel and desktop analysis despite the rollout of advanced platforms for planning in 92% of manufacturers with greater than 5B$ in revenue. The question is, “Why?” ” My take?

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Warehousing, the Rise of IT, Automation, and Now… Robotics

Logistics Bureau

Just-in-time techniques have led to more products arriving directly from manufacturing to the end-customer, shrinking warehouse use. On the other hand, offshoring growth has fuelled the need for warehousing as part of the elongated supply chain. What works on one continent will not necessarily be suitable on another.

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WMS Lite: Gain Essential Best-of-Breed WMS Functionality at a Fraction of the Cost

RFgen

With the global WMS market positioned to reach $5 billion by 2025 , according to DC Velocity, it’s clear that WMS is only going to become more prevalent as time goes on. Where WMS Lite Excels. WMS vs Advanced WMS. Warehouse automation software is a necessity in the modern warehouse. Directed Picking. Directed Replenishment.

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WMS Lite: Gain Essential Best-of-Breed WMS Functionality at a Fraction of the Cost

RFgen

With the global WMS market positioned to reach $5 billion by 2025 , according to DC Velocity, it’s clear that WMS is only going to become more prevalent as time goes on. Where WMS Lite Excels. WMS vs Advanced WMS. Warehouse automation software is a necessity in the modern warehouse. Directed Picking. Directed Replenishment.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. XPO Logistics launched a Ship Net-Zero program, giving shippers the option to purchase carbon credits to offset emissions from shipments. Walmart+ costs $98 per year, or $12.95

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Retail Distribution Center Automation: 6 Factors to Consider

C3 Solutions

Designed specifically to support global leaders by aiding in creating a strategic plan to help them win the retail game. Rethink Network Design. For companies seeking to survive and excel in the current 'retail apocalypse' , understanding the right technologies to employ in their supply chain operations is critical.