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5 Effective Ways Warehouse Inventory Software Streamlines Supply Chain Operations

Tecsys

Solutions like warehouse inventory software offer critical capabilities that can effectively address these hurdles. Let's explore five ways this technology can enhance your operations.

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Revolutionizing Supply Chain Planning: The Power of Generative AI

Logility

From Lachelle Buchanan , “Revolutionizing Supply Chain Planning: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI” Supply chain planning has become a critical factor for organizations aiming to gain a competitive edge. To meet the challenges posed by rapidly evolving customer demands, market volatility, and global disruptions, businesses are turning to advanced technologies.

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Understanding How Smartphones Transformed Supply Chain Management

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post Understanding How Smartphones Transformed Supply Chain Management appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

Logistics Viewpoints

The marijuana supply chain is an interesting market to follow. Like any agricultural product, there are ebbs and flows to its supply and demand. However, there is one caveat in the marijuana supply chain that makes things a bit trickier: in most states, cannabis products can only be sold and consumed within the state that the original plant was grown.

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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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What Does AI Forecasting Look Like within Digital Supply Chain Planning?

QAD

Supply chain planning is a key component of digital supply chain management. It involves the process of identifying, sourcing, and allocating resources to create a product or service with a goal of better balancing supply chain demand. This process can be quite complicated as it often involves multiple steps across many different departments within an organization – collaboration across departments will give us more efficiency in our changing world.

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The Future of Process Automation is Intelligent

Enterra Insights

We live in a data-driven world. Don’t believe it? Yossi Sheffi , Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, insists, “The well-worn adage that a company’s most valuable asset is its people needs an update. Today, it’s not people but data that tops the asset value list for companies.”[1] Why is data so important? According to Biswanath Choudhary , Chief Operating Officer at SG Analytics, “In a data-driven world, we are expected to draw conclusions, make predictions

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Unlocking Shipping Potential: The Importance of Effective Fleet Management

Locus

Why Fleet Management Matters for Shippers In the complex sphere of supply chain management, fleet resources remain indispensable and irreplaceable. Shippers tasked with overseeing their fleets, be they captive or outsourced, to ensure the successful completion of deliveries. Yet, this task begs the question: what’s the most efficient way to manage these essential assets?

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The Connection Between Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation and Retail Success

IT Supply Chain

By Chris Jones (pictured) EVP Industry & Services, Descartes Systems Group The post The Connection Between Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation and Retail Success appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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ToolsGroup Announces Significant Enhancements To SO99+ in 2023

ToolsGroup

When ToolsGroup’s product team sat down to determine the roadmap for Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) going into 2023, three key themes quickly emerged: Expanding SO99’s overall visibility and transparency for our customers Better explaining what the solution does and why, all while improving overall usability Increasing the power of our back-end engines to drive better results to all users It was clear early on that we had a bevy of exciting capabilities – each mapping to one or more of these them

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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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Warehouse Robotics – Scaling Operations for Exponential Growth, with Mark Messina

Logistics Viewpoints

I engaged in numerous discussions with robotics executives last year as I was developing ARC Advisory Group’s mobile warehouse robotics (AMR) research. I noticed that many of them obtained valuable experience at Kiva Systems (Amazon Robotics) prior to their current roles. One such executive credited Mark Messina with Amazon’s ability to scale its rollout of Kiva Systems subsequent to its acquisition of the company.

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Integrating Generative AI Into SCM Research

SCM Research

The emergence of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) presents unique challenges to the academic research community. Many researchers are unsure how and when to report their use of such tools, and some even suggest that ChatGPT should be credited as a co-author. An enlightening editorial was recently published (Spanjol & Noble, 2023: Engaging With Generative Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Innovation Management Research—Some Answers and More Questions ).

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The Next Frontier in Food Logistics with Alexis Mizell-Pleasant

The Logistics of Logistics

Alexis Mizell-Pleasant and Joe Lynch discuss the next frontier in food logistics. Alexis is Managing Editor at Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. About Alexis Mizell-Pleasant Alexis Mizell-Pleasant is Managing Editor at Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazines where she is responsible for writing, editing, managing the awards programs, overseeing social media, moderating webinars, managing client relationships and more.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 7, 2023)

Talking Logistics

How many hot dogs can you eat in 3 minutes? I have no interest in finding out for myself, but in my son’s case, he ate 7 hot dogs in 3 minutes to take 2nd place at the Sunbury, Ohio July 4th hot dog eating contest (he missed 1st place by just 1/2 a dog)! Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 7, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

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

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ToolsGroup Improves Supply Chain Visibility, Usability, and Power in the Mid-Year Enhancements To SO99+

ToolsGroup

Version 8.61 of the ToolsGroup supply chain planning solution enables supply chain teams to make better, more informed decisions faster BOSTON — July 6, 2023 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has announced the latest version of its Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) software, building on its goals to deliver higher visibility, explainability, and usability across all of its demand and supply planning functionalities.

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Get the Scoop on How to Optimize Ice Cream Planning & Production

DELMIA Quintiq

Smart Planning Helps You Keep Your Cool It’s summer, temperatures are soaring, and many of us are looking for a way to beat the heat. If you have a sweet tooth, then you may be one of the many worldwide who turn to the cold sweet snack we love in the hot weather—ice cream! So many enjoy it, that approximately 15 billion liters (33.06 billion pounds) of ice cream are consumed worldwide each year.

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How Dock Management Systems Benefit More than Just Warehouse Operations?

C3 Solutions

The intricate structure of supply chain management revolves around numerous critical elements, each one essential to maintaining the efficient flow of operations. Among these, dock management is an element that often does not receive the recognition it deserves. However, when optimized correctly, effective dock management has the potential to dramatically improve warehouse operations and the overall supply chain performance.

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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2023)

Talking Logistics

We’ve crossed the halfway mark of 2023. How would you characterize this year so far, from a supply chain and logistics perspective? Better or worse than expected? Any surprises? It depends on whom you ask, of course. I’m sure many carriers, for example, are not celebrating the first half of the year. From my perspective, Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

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.

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Many Human Rights Violations Reportedly Found in Critical Mineral Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Between January 2021 and December 2022, 102 allegations of abuse were linked to Chinese companies’ overseas investments in the transition minerals sector

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BDO shows retail sales aren’t keeping up with inflation

IT Supply Chain

By Steve Ponting (pictured) Director, Software AG The post BDO shows retail sales aren’t keeping up with inflation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 06/30/2023-07/06/2023

All Things Supply Chain

Taiwan Exports at a 14 Year low as Demand Woes Taiwan’s exports experienced their sharpest decline since 2009 in June, signalling concerns about the global demand slump for electronics and…

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Digital Commerce – the Intersection of Technology and Fashion Manufacturing

QAD

In the rapidly evolving world of fashion, digital commerce has emerged as a game-changer. With the ever-increasing influence of technology on consumer behavior, it has become imperative for fashion manufacturers to embrace digital transformation and align their strategies with the evolving needs and expectations of their customers. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why fashion manufacturers should prioritize investment in a digital commerce solution that caters to their customers’ n

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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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AI Wants to Bring Trust to Supply Chains. Can It Be Trusted?

Supply Chain Brain

AI seems like the ideal tool for sussing out supply chain vulnerabilities. But can we trust the algorithms?

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How can we bridge the digital divide?

IT Supply Chain

By Hamish White (pictured) Founder & CEO, Mobilise The post How can we bridge the digital divide? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Using data and AI to improve manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Using artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing can significantly improve productivity, reduce equipment failure, increase production efficiency and help identify new business opportunities. The area of AI that manufacturers need to explore to drive their factories into the future is machine learning (ML). It is estimated by McKinsey that 40% of the potential value that could be created from analytics comes using ML techniques, However, many business leaders are unsure where to apply ML to r

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Will the Apple Vision Pro push AR in the Supply Chain?

All Things Supply Chain

Apple’s new Vision Pro AR glasses aim to revolutionize access to technology by seamlessly blending the digital and real world.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Keeping Supply Chains Free From Forced Labor

Supply Chain Brain

While it represents an important step toward combating forced labor and protecting human rights, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act has the side effect of increasing day-to-day complexity for importers.

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Utilizing Dedicated Freight: Securing Consistent, Realistic Income

IT Supply Chain

By Nick Shipe (pictured) Director of Operations, Circle Logistics The post Utilizing Dedicated Freight: Securing Consistent, Realistic Income appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Fulfillment Forecasting: The Keys to Successfully Aligning to Localized Customer Demand

BlueYonder

Market-based demand forecasting to help you predict localized demand and placement of inventory Retailers are facing increasing pressure to offer affordable, reliable, and frictionless customer experiences. With the acceleration of unified commerce, businesses must be able to leverage inventory to its fullest potential at every location within the network, and create engaging and convenient customer experiences.