Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

There are numerous indications that supply chain is more critical than ever. Results from The Conference Board’s C-SUITE OUTLOOK survey showed supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and rising inflation to be 3 of the 5 high impact external factors on the minds of CEOs.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2023

But then, supply chain disruption became the rule instead of the exception, consumers changed their tastes as often as their socks, and global competition started playing hardball. And that’s where real-time perpetual inventory signals come in. Plus, accurate inventory information is the key to optimal decision-making.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

While consumers may see some short-term benefit in the form of discounted goods, many retailers have had to reset investor expectations , reflecting the expected hit on margins from carrying so much inventory. Inventory management is challenging enough in normal times. So, what is it going to take to enable better inventory management?

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Predicting demand was never easy (with or without an astrologer), and, looking ahead, the challenges of global supply chain disruptions continue in 2022. Here are the top five lessons learned from 2021’s supply chain challenges, with tips you can apply to uncover success in 2022.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Within a very short time, the company has become the leading provider of temperature-controlled logistics, warehousing and complementary services for the food and agricultural industry. Customers include large fast food chains in the Philippines, exporters and importers, as well as small food retailers.

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AB&R

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In an era where adaptability can make or break a business, the warehouse industry finds itself at a crossroad. American Barcode & RFID (AB&R) knows that traditional methods of inventory management and asset tracking are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of today’s dynamic market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

We learned from the Conference Board C-Suite Outlook that rising inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions were high impact issues for CEOs in 2022. And recent disruptions, including the war in Ukraine, placed supply chain resilience as a priority on the top of the agenda for CEOs.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For the past few years, the news has been filled with stories about supply chain disruptions, supply chain fragility, and the need for supply chain resilience. A term once prominent in supply discussions optimization isn’t heard quite as often as it used to be.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2018

Using analytics in the supply chain has the most potential to dramatically reduce costs of supply chain management, as well as minimizing supply chain disruption. Continuous improvement can permeate every aspect of supply chain management, ranging from vendor management to reverse logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function – as supply chain itself has become such a hot topic in executive suites, corporate earnings, general news media, and even our own personal lives. Supply Chain Disruptions Will Diminish, but Remain Substantial.

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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

Manufacturing plants and warehouses will experience a sudden shift in resource utilization. Study multiple resource utilization what-if scenarios and accommodate your production and inventory plan accordingly. The post Responding to Supply Chain Disruption Amid COVID-19 appeared first on AIMMS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function – as supply chain itself has become such a hot topic in executive suites, corporate earnings, general news media, and even our own personal lives.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Supply chain optimization software tracks items as they move through your supply chain and generate alerts at important points to improves decision-making and enhance visibility across the supply chain by integrating various capabilities like procurement, inventory, and customer relationship management.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Develop Contingency Plans A structured approach ensures these chains have predefined contingency plans in place. These include alternative sourcing strategies, backup transportation routes, and emergency inventory reserves. A hybrid approach with centralized and regional distribution centers provides better adaptability.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

It can look like using supply chain finance as a lever to free up cash flow, and it can also look like allocating resources toward initiatives such as geographical diversification, the creation of inventory buffers, sustainability, and artificial intelligence. ” Actions to Consider • Map the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

As supply chain leaders face heightened demand uncertainty and extreme supply chain disruption, the answer is not going to come from Silcon Valley. Warehouse Robotics. Today, the batch processing required to build a perpetual inventory is a barrier to produce an ATP signal at the speed of business.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 28, 2024

The evolution of warehousing has been a fascinating journey, mirroring the broader transformation of supply chains. Warehousing has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from a simple storage function to a critical strategic asset within the modern supply chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Automotive distributors play a vital role in the automotive supply chain by procuring parts, warehousing them, and then supplying them to OEMs (original equipment manufacturer), retailers or end consumers. Inventory management and warehousing Thousands of parts are used in automotive distribution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

While demand is high, ongoing product shortages continue to cause supply chain disruptions, create unpredictable shopping behaviors and drive rapid delivery expectations. We wanted to see inventory positions around the world compared to our forecast, compared to our actual demand. Warehouse Task Automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Its survey results showed supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and rising inflation to be 3 of the 5 high impact external factors on the minds of CEOs. The survey seeks to answer the following questions and more: Are companies as focused today on supply chain resilience as they were a year ago?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

It’s challenging for logistics providers to keep up, even in perfect supply chain conditions. But, as we know, supply chain conditions were far from perfect in 2020 and 2021. Just as the world of omni-channel selling is here to stay, supply chain disruptions also seem to have become the norm.

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Clear Spider

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Now’s the time for businesses to look back at the strain that rising inflation put on their supply chains and inventory management. Protecting your bottom line starts with a better understanding of the ways inflation affects supply chain management. Is Your Supply Chain Inflation-Proof?

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Locus Robotics

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Home February 12, 2025 Why Warehouse Agility Wins: The Case for Flexible Automation Kait Peterson , Vice President, Product Marketing The past few years have reinforced that disruption can come from anywhere, including natural disasters, economic shifts, viral product trends, or labor shortages. Thats where automation comes in.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2023

At 2022’s end, the company had around 17 million square feet of “healthcare-compliant warehousing,” according to its 10-K. She also highlighted the role that logistics companies play in the supply chain. She also highlighted the role that logistics companies play in the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2025

Supply Chain Matters highlights indications providing added evidence that manufacturers and retailers are front loading inventory management actions in attempts to initially hedge against added U.S. These are already signs of increased costs and supply chain inflationary pressures. tariff strategies. respectively.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Inventory (and therefore customer service level attainment) has faced unprecedented stress this year. This requires companies to make faster proactive decisions across all of their SKUs and locations in order to make the best use of available inventory given the new constraints of supplier performance and demand variability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

It is making use of inventory that is the easiest/fastest to get to the customer, no matter through which channel the order was placed. Numerous supply chain disruptions affected the ability to get inventory in time – or at all – and now that the backlog caught up, many organizations are experiencing a surplus of inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Micro-Warehouse Provider Pivots as Retail Consumer Market Shifts. Nike Earnings Reflect Supply Chain Disruption Complexities. The CNBC article states, “ As delivery times and consumer demand rose this year, retailers responded by ordering inventory earlier than usual. Philly Cheesesteak Delivered by Drone?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

For other distribution channels such as retail stores, direct sales and other distributors, Apple Inc will keep products at Elk Grove, California (where central warehouse and call center are located) and supply products from there. 2) Apples Supply Chain Challenges. . Inventory Turnover. Number of Key Suppliers.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

What is Supply Chain Resilience? Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. Each disruption has its own nuances, so it’s challenging to plan a precise response to each one.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news: Amazon’s record-breaking Prime Day Resilinc Releases list of top supply chain disruptions for H1 2023 Department of Labor announces warehouse workplace hazard prevention program China’s exports record biggest decline in more than 3 years Union, employer reach tentative 4-year deal to end B.C.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 14, 2025

This has become incredibly challenging as supply chains grow more complex, SKUs proliferate and regulatory requirements increase. Product expiration dates, as well as temperature control and other special handling requirements, add to the challenge of accurately matching inventory to market needs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

The company can connect all aspects of the execution process, including labor cost and capacity, warehouse capacity, and shipping, and then integrating all of this data into their data cloud platform for a holistic view of OMS, TMS, and WMS. There are other components of supply chain data that Infor is prioritizing.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 4, 2025

In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, managing spare parts and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) inventory is more than just keeping shelves stocked. With effective Spare Parts Inventory Optimization , businesses can strike a balance between availability and cost, ensuring seamless operations without overburdening budgets.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 4, 2023

By land, by air, by sea – transit organizations know the competition is fierce for retaining customer loyalty, requiring inventory management strategies that balance consumer needs with sustainability initiatives and business goals. Many airlines have their own warehouses that feed “stations,” or stocking hubs, at the airports themselves.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 13, 2022

Supply chain disruptions are continuing to occur for a variety of reasons. One issue that does not get talked about as much, however, is supply chain fraud. Supply Chain Game Changer highlighted a partial, but in no way complete list of areas that are vulnerable to supply chain fraud.

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