Fri.May 31, 2024

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This Week in Logistics News (May 25 – 31)

Logistics Viewpoints

Early this week, basketball legend and all-around great guy Bill Walton passed away after a battle with cancer. Tributes came pouring in from past and present NBA players, broadcasters, fans, and the surviving members of the Grateful Dead. While that last bit may surprise you, Bill Walton was one of the biggest Deadheads around. He first saw the band in the late-60’s while in high school, and would catch every show he could.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 31, 2024)

Talking Logistics

Jonah. That is what we call our Thule cargo box that we put on top of our car. We only use it when we go on vacation, like last week when we went to our son’s college graduation and needed it to move his stuff back home. I almost killed Jonah a few years ago. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 31, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Introducing Advanced Constraints in AIMMS SC Navigator

AIMMS

Learn how advanced constraints can optimize your supply chain by constraining elements like warehouses and suppliers and improving efficiency

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Five Essentials Manufacturers Need to Weather the Freight Cycle

Supply Chain Brain

Uber Freight has some thoughts about holistic supply chain strategies — the atoms as well as the bytes.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Fall of Data Protection Bill Frustrates Online Safety Advocates

IT Supply Chain

By Alex Laurie (pictured) Senior Vice President at Ping Identity The post Fall of Data Protection Bill Frustrates Online Safety Advocates appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Hitting back at ecommerce packaging costs

IT Supply Chain

By Jo Bradley (pictured) Business Development Manager, Sparck Technologies The post Hitting back at ecommerce packaging costs appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Epicor Acquires Smart Software for AI-Powered Inventory Planning & Optimization Technologies

The Smart Software

The acquisition brings together two companies tightly aligned in helping organizations get to the right insights at the right time and take action to maximize business performance. The post Epicor Acquires Smart Software for AI-Powered Inventory Planning & Optimization Technologies appeared first on Smart Software.

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Demand Forecasting in Retail: Challenges, Solutions, and Future Trends

ThroughPut

The evidence is undeniable. Today, the $11.95 trillion global grocery retail industry finds itself at a crossroads. Facing declining growth and profits, this sector is also grappling with soaring operational costs, dwindling productivity, and fierce competition in pricing. Retailers are caught between the dilemma of empty store shelves and overstocked warehouses—a balancing act that demands constant attention.

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What is Sell-Through Rate? Formula & How to Calculate

Unleashed

The sell-through rate metric can help you predict demand for your product by telling you how much of your purchased inventory is being sold within any given period. Tracking your sell-through rate enables better-informed decision-making around planning for production, purchasing, and inventory management. It also helps ensure you have adequate stock to meet consumer demand without overinvesting in goods that sit unsold in your factory or warehouse.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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The Saga of Spreadsheets- The Notions of Comforter

Supply Chain Matters

In this Supply Chain Matters Editorial Commentary , Founder and Executive Editor Bob Ferrari addresses the age old saga of spreadsheet use in business and the implications for eventual deployment of advanced AI applications. On Friday’s I generally spend time catching up on our various news feeds in preparation for topics we should be featuring on Supply Chain Matters.

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Understanding the Gartner Top 25 Supply Chains 2024

Supply Chain Digest

Schneider Electric again Tops the List, as We Explain the Methodology in Detail

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How to Use Batch Factor for Right-Sized Automation

Supply Chain Brain

Don't let inefficiencies hold your warehouse back. Download this white paper today and empower your organization with the knowledge to make informed decisions in automated order fulfillment systems.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Stock Report for Week Ending May 31, 2024

Supply Chain Digest

See who was up and who was down

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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How to Identify Flexible Automation and Use it to Cut Costs

Supply Chain Brain

In today's dynamic business landscape, the ability to swiftly respond to changing demand is paramount. Flexible automation is a crucial tool, offering a solution to the challenges posed by fluctuating demand patterns.

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The Perfect Recipe: Choosing the Best Delivery Management Software for Your Restaurant

Loginext

Explore the ultimate guide to choosing the perfect delivery management software for your restaurant. From auto-assignment to real-time tracking, learn about essential features that can revolutionize your delivery operations, ensuring timely deliveries and happy customers. Don't miss out on unlocking the secrets to success in the competitive food delivery market!

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Bridging the Gap Between Strategy and Execution for Organizational Success

Supply Chain Brain

In today's dynamic business landscape, organizations invest substantial resources in formulating robust strategies to gain competitive advantage and drive growth. However, a significant gap often exists between strategic planning and effective execution, impeding the realization of intended outcomes.

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A Beginner's Route to Selecting the Right TMS Solution

Supply Chain Brain

In the fast-paced world of logistics and distribution, staying ahead of the competition requires efficient and streamlined processes. Enter Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Our eBook delves into TMS, providing a roadmap for selecting the right solution, understanding its benefits and navigating the implementation process.

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The Evolving Retailer's Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever