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Inventory Management Paradigm Shift: 4 Effective Ways to Reduce Inventory

Aioneers

The past few years have been a roller coaster ride for businesses, with natural disasters, political unrests, and pandemics wreaking havoc on supply chain management. The disruptions caused by these crises have exposed the limitations of traditional inventory management practices and the need for a paradigm shift in this field.

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Are you ready to welcome an AI teammate to your team?

IT Supply Chain

By Artem Koren (pictured) Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Sembly AI The post Are you ready to welcome an AI teammate to your team? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Securing the Pickleball Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Pickelball is the fastest growing sport in the US. Franklin Sports needed to protect sales in this category by improving their pickleball supply chain. Franklin Sports, founded in 1946, is a third-generation business employing over 150 workers and doing roughly $200 million in business. The company, headquartered in Stoughton Massachusetts, is now headed by Adam Franklin.

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ProMat 2023: The “I” Word & Other Key Takeaways

Talking Logistics

As I wrote a couple of weeks ago, with over 1,000 exhibitors and more than 50,000 attendees, ProMat was sensory overload. How can I possibly summarize everything I saw and heard there over two days and 20,000+ steps of walking? The short answer is I can’t. As the saying goes, next time, you just have. Read more The post ProMat 2023: The “I” Word & Other Key Takeaways 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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Surviving an Economic Downturn in the Retail Sector

Enterra Insights

Although the economy has proved remarkably resilient, there are so many unknowns at play that no one can predict what future economic conditions might be. Having said that, few if any economists are predicting a bright, short-term future. Nobel laureate Paul Krugman reports that, when high inflation raised its ugly head, two camps of thinking arose — stagflationists and soft landers.

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Editor’s Choice: Warehouse Robotics for Zero-Touch Fulfillment

Logistics Viewpoints

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. Today’s article comes from the team at KNAPP and explores the use of warehouse robotics. Does this sound familiar to you? Customers want their goods ASAP as competition and cost pressures soar.

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Beyond Control Tower: How Cognitive Command Centers Are Revolutionizing Supply Chains

Talking Logistics

For more than two decades companies have been striving to improve their supply chain awareness and management through supply chain visibility applications. But companies must take action based on that visibility in order to realize its true value, which is why many companies have deployed supply chain control towers. Today, as new technologies and capabilities.

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Globalization’s Ongoing Realignment

Enterra Insights

There continues to be myriad articles published about globalization. Article topics range from globalization’s demise to globalization’s shifting flows to glocalization. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s increasingly authoritarian policies have only added a shrill edge to commentators’ predictions about the future of globalization.

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Warehouse Productivity Guide for 2023

ShipBob

Between receiving inventory and getting orders delivered to your customers, what happens in your warehouse plays a crucial role in the efficiency of your operations. Good warehouse management should be a priority to ensure a seamless fulfillment process and swift deliveries. This will help you maintain warehouse productivity so that different warehousing processes are well-coordinated and functioning smoothly.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Tackles Warehouse Complexity

Logistics Viewpoints

I recently attended Körber Supply Chain’s user conference, Elevate 2023. I was in the midst of updating ARC Advisory Group’s research on the independent WMS consultancy market at that time. I therefore took the opportunity to meet with a few of the independent consultants in attendance. I also met with some the consultants’ customers that adopted Körber solutions.

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Subscription First Fulfillment with Paul Jarrett

The Logistics of Logistics

Paul Jarrett and Joe Lynch discuss subscription first fulfillment. Paul is Co-Founder & CEO of Bulu , a subscription-first, full-service 3PL based in Lincoln, Nebraska. About Paul Jarrett Paul Jarrett is a multifaceted individual who wears many hats including father, husband, CEO, entrepreneur, innovator, athlete, and speaker. As a former D1 college football player, Paul is a driven and competitive individual with a passion for leading his team to success.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 14, 2023)

Talking Logistics

It’s summertime in April. It was close to 90F yesterday, and it will be in the 80s today. The birds, trees, and flowers are a bit confused. “Is it really time?” they ask, as they watch me cycle by. “Time for what?” you ask. I don’t know. It’s summertime in April. — And now, the. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 14, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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ToolsGroup to Launch Fully Integrated JustEnough Retail Solution at Retail Technology Show 2023

ToolsGroup

LONDON — April 13, 2023 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimisation software, will be introducing its latest innovations in retail planning at Retail Technology Show, the flagship event for retail, in 2023. Retail Technology Show is the event that brings together Europe’s most forward-thinking retailers and leading tech innovators, where retailers can fast-forward their digital transformation strategies and empower their businesses to thrive, survive, and

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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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Is It Time to Move Beyond the Traditional Approach to IBP?

Logistics Viewpoints

Companies and supply chains continue to face unprecedented challenges and, in some cases, unprecedented opportunities. The post-COVID-19 (if we can claim to be post COVID) “new normal” will continue to be defined by new challenges and more importantly by the ability of the supply chain executives to manage disruption and their ability to power organization strategy and growth.

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Artificial Intelligence Will be Big in Supply Chain Management, Report Predicts

Supply Chain Brain

AI-enabled supply chains are 67% more effective than their non-AI counterparts, thanks to reduced risks and lower overall costs, market analysis shows.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Management Courses to Boost Your Career

SCMDOJO

If you’re a supply chain management professional, you’re probably aware of how important it is to continuously improve your skills and knowledge in this field. With the ever-evolving business landscape, staying current on the latest industry trends and best practices is crucial for your success. Fortunately, there are numerous courses available to help you develop your expertise in supply chain management, regardless of your level of experience.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 04/07/2023-04/13/2023

All Things Supply Chain

US looks to establish rules for AI After the recent rise in popularity over OpenAI’s ChatGPT, countries are now looking to regulate this industry to prevent data breaches and subdue…

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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INTERPHEX 2023: Finding Contract Pharma & BioPharma Manufacturing & Supply Chain Efficiencies

QAD

While Contract Pharma & BioPharma manufacturers continue to experience an increase in demand for more projects, new challenges are emerging from nearly every angle including new regulatory and quality requirements, workforce shortages and of course, supply chain disruptions. At INTERPHEX 2023, QAD will share strategies leading Contract Development & Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) are implementing to keep customers happy while navigating these challenges.

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Laying to Rest Supply Chain Concerns About Blockchain

Supply Chain Brain

Blockchain has been heralded as revolutionary for many industries, but no application of the technology has undergone the hype cycle boom-and bust quite as much as the supply chain.

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BR Williams Trucking Honored for Exceptional Safety Performance

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

BR Williams Trucking Wins First Place in Alabama Trucking Association – General Commodities Linehaul & General Commodities Combined / 5-10 Million Miles. BR Williams Trucking, a family-owned and operated trucking, logistics, and supply chain management company based in Oxford, Alabama, is proud to announce that it has won first place in the General Commodities Linehaul division and first place in the General Commodities Combined division | 5-10 Million Miles from the Alabama Trucking Associa

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Three Links to Building a Sustainable Supply Chain: PLM, ESG, and SDGs

Arena Solutions

The hot topic on the tip of industry leaders’ tongues is—how do we build sustainability into our supply chain? During the pandemic businesses placed sustainability on hold—now they want to catch up. With the mandates set by the 2015 Paris Agreement to achieve a carbon net zero by 2050, companies have accelerated their schedules as customers, shareholders, employees, and suppliers have become more aware of the implications of climate change.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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Autokiniton Leverages QAD Cloud for Rapid Disaster Recovery

QAD

Disasters come in all shapes and sizes. They can be physical and natural, like wildfires and tornadoes, or events such as pandemics and economic downturns that are less tangible yet equally, if not more, destructive to our communities and livelihoods. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that agile businesses that are able to adapt to change quickly are the most likely to thrive.

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The Challenges and Solutions of Data Interoperability and Integrity in Smart Supply Chain Infrastructures

Supply Chain Brain

Smart supply chain infrastructures have the potential to transform the way we do business, but we need to ensure seamless data interoperability and data integrity.

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What Silicon Valley Bank Can Learn from Supply Chain Planning

The Smart Software

If you had your head up during March, you may have noticed some additional madness off the basketball court: The failure of Silicon Valley Bank. Those of us in the supply chain world may have dismissed the bank failure as somebody else’s problem, but that sorry episode holds a big lesson for us, too: The importance of stress testing done right. The post What Silicon Valley Bank Can Learn from Supply Chain Planning appeared first on Smart Software.

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A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 6

Arkieva

This blog continues Jane and Kate's discussion on safety stocks through the lens of histograms. A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 6 was first posted on April 11, 2023 at 8:18 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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What Makes a Warehouse Worker Happy?

The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.

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Boost Your Website’s SEO with High-Quality Dofollow Backlinks

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Boost Your Website’s SEO with High-Quality Dofollow Backlinks appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Report: 60% of Businesses Experienced Significant 2022 Revenue Losses Due to Supply Chain Issues

Supply Chain Brain

A report from Anvyl found 60% of small and mid-sized businesses reported losses of up to 15% or more in revenue due to supply chain delays.

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Fearless Females of Supply Chain: Making and Keeping Connections

BlueYonder

In honor of International Women’s Day, Blue Yonder hosted a special Blue Yonder Live “Fearless Females of Supply Chain” with our customer BrassCraft Manufacturing Company. Ann Jones , Director, Supply Chain, spoke with Susan Beal, Chief Customer Office at Blue Yonder, to share her story and how she embraces equity in the supply chain. You can watch their conversation here.