Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
As ecommerce grew at double digit rates, while in store sales grew at less than the rate of inflation, retailers were looking for a way to turn their stores into a competitive weapon. Rather than just offering consumers the choice of buying online or buying in the store, a retail omnichannel strategy involves a lot more paths to fulfill an order or to process a return.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
John Larkin and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightTech investment environment. John is Strategic Advisor of Transportation & Logistics at Clarendon Capital , a private equity sponsor focused on developing investment opportunities and providing strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors. About John Larkin, CFA John Larkin , CFA is a Strategic Advisor to Clarendon Capital.
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BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Innovation on Functionality to Help Optimize our Customers’ Warehouse and Supply Chain Performance is Our Ongoing Directions Nucleus Research (Nucleus) recently published its inaugural Warehouse Technology Value Matrix 2023 report, which provides an overview of the current market for warehouse management systems (WMS) and assesses 17 software providers in this space.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Power of Scalability and Big Data in Market Analysis appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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
HICX Solutions
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX While inflation and economic pressures are forcing pharmaceutical brands to watch their pennies, they will do well to not tackle cost efficiency as a solo issue. Brands will also need to focus on resilience in various areas of their incredibly complex supply chain. Chief among these concerns is compliance as stringent regulations must be followed.
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AB&R
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
A message from AB&R’s President and CEO Dear valued clients, The AB&R team and I wish you a Happy New Year. Our team hopes it is a prosperous one and that you and your business continue to thrive as we navigate the changing world around us. Supply chain challenges buffeted our businesses in 2022 with disruptions such as long lead times on essential barcode and RFID equipment.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
By Alice Johnson (pictured) Full-Time Professional Blogger The post Shipping Digitization: Solutions for Container Shipping Booking appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
AB&R
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Find Your Warehouse Maturity Phase Every day, we hear, read, and talk about warehouse automation. But what would automation look like when applied in our unique businesses, and what steps can we take to achieve it? Our partner Zebra Technologies designed a five-phase warehouse maturity model to help businesses identify where they fall in the automation race and how to reach the next phase.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Building a Diversified Stock Portfolio: Strategies for Long-Term Success appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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The Supplier Relationship Management Playbook is your guide to building effective supplier partnerships that drive supply chain excellence. This playbook equips supply chain professionals with strategies for managing compliance, tracking performance, and fostering collaboration to reduce supply chain risks. Inside, you’ll find: Strategies for Compliance: Best practices to help meet regulatory standards.
AB&R
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Last year, Walmart announced its latest expansion to its RFID program. This announcement, and other major RFID success stories, cast the technology in the spotlight on a national level. The retailing giant was the first to introduce the idea, but history shows, it was not an overnight success. Even so, businesses have eyed RFID for many years. If there were ever a time to invest in the technology, it is now.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
By David Fowler (pictured) Content Writer The post Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs): Redefining Governance in the Digital Trust Era appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Kanban Logistics
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
If you are searching for 3PL order fulfillment companies in North Carolina, or anywhere, you may come up against “minimums.” These minimum requirements can be a non-starter for smaller companies just ramping up their volumes. Importantly, however, not all 3PLs treat minimums the same way. In this article, we’ll examine order fulfillment minimums and explain how to best navigate them.
IT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post REITs Trading Strategies: Real Estate Profits Without Property Ownership appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
Unleashed
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Supply chain optimisation helps manufacturing businesses drastically reduce operational costs to improve revenue and customer satisfaction. Done right, it can give you a significant competitive advantage. In our latest Supply Chain Roundtable, four experts share their advice and experience around optimising the manufacturing supply chain. Listen to the full roundtable where you get your podcasts: Apple , Google , Spotify or Amazon Music Meet the experts: Alex Townson: Head of Outsourced Sup
NC State SCRC
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Tim Kraft and Eda Kemahlioglu-Ziya (shown below) organized this event, and also wrote this brief summary of the day. On Friday, November 17 th , the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative hosted its 3 rd annual Doing Good with OM and OR Workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to build research connections and promote the increasing amount of work occurring in the fields of OM and OR that is focused on making a societal impact.
Procurement Academy
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Digital transformation is a necessary step in today’s business landscape and is becoming increasingly common as technology continues to evolve and be adopted by organizations. To ensure the introduction of new technology and processes can be successful, change management is crucial. Change management relies heavily on securing the buy-in of the people and teams directly and indirectly impacted by the introduction of new technologies.
AB&R
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
In July, AB&R and Honeywell hosted a Thor: Love and Thunder opening night event for our local customers. The movie got us wondering: If Thor worked in the supply chain, which equipment would he trust to improve his workflows and overall efficiency? Our bet is on Honeywell’s full suite of scanners, printers, mobile computers and software. Our hardware products are strong enough to rival Mjolnir and Stormbreaker!
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Fragmented processes and unstructured data pose significant challenges for supply chains. This whitepaper explores how AI and predictive insights revolutionize supply chain management. By analyzing real-time data from disparate sources, these advanced systems offer actionable insights to anticipate potential issues, improve decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency.
Supply Chain Digest
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Transportation Research Group Finds Congestion added 94.
AB&R
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
GS1’s best practices for automating carton inspections, sharing information with retailers With this year’s renewed push for RFID in retail comes new opportunities to gather rich data on your products that provides valuable insights into your inventory. Thanks to our partners at GS1, you can share that data with your trading partners as your products move in the supply chain.
Supply Chain Digest
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Will Actions Targeting Amazon eventually Impact use of Labor Standards in all DCs
AB&R
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
This article, written by Ravi Ravishankar, originally appeared on distributionstrategy.com. Pressure on the global supply chain isn’t likely to let up anytime soon. Labor shortages, port congestion and manufacturing delays are throwing off the supply chain’s delicate balance. Higher demand for products is exacerbating supply chain challenges. While some indicators might suggest that the pressure beginning to ease, it is important to note that today’s conditions are far removed from normal, and d
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
We've only just begun to scratch the surface of AI's transformative potential, and navigating this landscape requires collective wisdom and ethical vigilance.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Sustainable procurement has become more and more critical for businesses that want to reduce their environmental impact and improve their sustainable practices.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Re-shoring or near-shoring factories, “just-in-case” inventories, and qualifying alternative suppliers are among the most common ways that companies are building resilience. However, these strategies come with tremendous complexity and a heavy price tag.
West Coast and California Logistics
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
According to The Loadstar , the market share of containerized imports from Asia to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has risen over the last three months – increasing from 42% to 46%. The Ports are currently in the process of scaling up to meet increased demand.
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Innovation varies widely across sectors and organizations, creating value in diverse forms. Understanding different types is crucial for R&D teams to foster creativity and uncover missed opportunities. This guide explores 25 key types of innovation in management frameworks.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of retail, mobile shopping has become the primary touch point for many customers.
Loginext
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Join us on an uncharted journey, where readers are about to witness an extraordinary blend of two seemingly disparate worlds- Taylor Swift and the intricate logistics industry. The post From Swifties to Shipments: Connecting Taylor Swift’s Music and the Logistics Industry appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The mine-sweeping force wouldn’t be considered a NATO operation but would be the first major combined action of Black Sea allies since President Vladimir Putin ordered the war on Ukraine.
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