Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I should have known better. I work in supply chain. Even worse, I work for a company who makes solutions to help companies solve these kinds of problems, which I listen, speak and write about for a living! What was the problem? I ordered a table online without checking reviews sufficiently. If I had done due diligence, I’d have seen the warnings – the retailer had pretty pictures on their website, but their supply chain failed them, creating an eleven-month saga and unhappy customer.

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Logility

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Why Network Optimization Is the Key to Consumer Packaged Goods Supply Chain Resiliency It has been a few years since the onset of the pandemic exposed the tragic consequences of supply chain fragility within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. Now that just enough progress has been made to rebuild and strengthen these operations, a sense of “normalcy” has been restored consumer access of desirable products.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Inflation in the grocery sector has remained stubbornly high and consumers are changing their behavior in response. Grocery sector journalist Sam Silverstein reports, “While grocery spending was up modestly in June, the government’s latest retail sales data underscores how significantly the landscape has shifted for the industry since the start of the year.

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Locus Robotics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

By Mary Hart Warehouse, supply chain, and fulfillment center managers deal with multiple headaches on a daily basis — rising order volumes, lowering numbers of people to hire, demands for next-day delivery, budget constraints, and the inability to move to a new facility to gain more space. Meeting customer expectations with conventional and inflexible manual processes is nearly impossible.

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QAD

OCTOBER 19, 2023

My husband and I try to keep to a healthy diet full of organic, preservative free foods. I am open to ideas from academia and notable authors, friends and family about how nutrition affects our health and how to create a sustainable diet. Months ago, one of my daughters told me the oat milk we were drinking (to avoid dairy) was not healthy because it had too many processed ingredients.

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West Coast and California Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

According to Supply Chain Brain , supply chain experts believe that 2023 peak season volumes will be similar to those seen before the pandemic. This involves an October uptick, a drop in November, and then larger volumes in December in January.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post The Different Services You Can Expect From Professional IT Consultants appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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West Coast and California Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

For millions of Americans, the term ‘family’ applies to both humans and our four-legged friends. Many pet owners will spare no expense in protecting the good health and longevity of their furry family members. As such, manufacturers of pet foods are tasked not only with producing high-quality products but also ensuring that quality is maintained throughout the supply chain.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

By Vishwas Mishra (pictured) Analyst at DAI Magister The post Rethinking Logistics – The future is phygital appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Shippers and logistics providers are confronting the challenge of acquiring the right data and using it to optimize the supply chain, says Nate Endicott, senior vice president of growth with Enveyo.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Starting an Online Casino: Supply Chain Management Strategies appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a breaking news development related to Seattle based trucking based Cloud platform provider Convoy. Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal and other industry specific media are reporting that Seattle based digital freight start-up services provider Convoy is preparing for a possible sale or other action. Bloomberg has reported ( Paid subscription ) that the start-up, backed by investors including Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates “ will slash hundreds of jobs in the coming da

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post 5G Connectivity and its Influence on Real-time Gaming appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Demand Driven Technologies

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Particularly in the supply chain, good performance is above all the result of good processes, followed by committed teams… To establish these processes and define a supply chain improvement path, you need a compass. In my professional experience, I have been successively responsible for the supply chain of several companies. From the very first weeks.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

By Paul Williamson (pictured) Guest Author The post Financial Planning Beyond Traditional Mortgages appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

To facilitate early intervention, organizations should implement real-time data analytics, regular performance evaluations, and comprehensive tracking mechanisms to identify potential issues promptly.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights for its readership a published report that once again points to the strategic threat that Amazon is developing to yet again disrupt the retail and wholesale industry. Background For some time now, Supply Chain Matters has published viewpoints on the disruptive threat that online platform provider Amazon will and has had on both online and physical retail, but also package logistics, transport and last mile product fulfillment strategies surrounding many industry

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A generic approach to training is not the solution to the increasing range of challenges facing procurement teams. This means that skills enhancement across wider roles is required for procurement professionals, with a focus on role-specific learning. Fine-tuning your procurement team’s capabilities enables them to meet the exact needs of their roles in your organization.

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Locus

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In the world of the National Football League (NFL ), a tension-filled fourth quarter can be a pivotal battlefield, a realm where the lines between defeat and victory blur, and the air is charged with anticipation. Here, teams, seemingly parallel in prowess, contend in a nail-biting dance, a fervent clash to clinch the elusive winning drive that could tilt the scales in their favor.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A crucial part of successful procurement strategies is the art and science of negotiation. Procurement negotiation refers to a buyer (usually from a company) and a seller (usually from a supplier) working together and discussing the likes of pricing, terms, conditions, and other aspects of a procurement contract. An important aim of successful negotiation strategies is to secure the best possible terms and value for the organization while maintaining a positive and productive relationship with t

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

At SAP Sapphire back in May, Lidia Fonseca, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Pfizer, delivered a keynote presentation explaining the value of being a trading partner on SAP Business Network. She provided many great insights, which I’ll highlight in a moment, but let me begin with how she concluded her presentation: “At Pfizer, rather. Read more The post Pfizer & Henkel: SAP Business Network Customer Highlights appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Supply Chain Digest

OCTOBER 19, 2023

An Interesting Look at Changes over the Past Decade

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

During a panel discussion, participants examined the efficient services being provided by the energy sector with Dennis Malkoc, the business development manager at Universal Africa Lines.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Conventional wisdom for teens applies to parcel delivery speed, too. Just because everyone is doing something, doesn’t mean you should do it.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The retail giant said October 18 that it will introduce autonomous aircraft delivery in the U.K. and Italy by late 2024.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Conventional wisdom for teens applies to parcel delivery speed, too. Just because everyone is doing something, doesn’t mean you should do it.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The addition of new channels opens a world of new opportunities for manufacturers, while also exposing them to potential barriers to growth.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Warehouse usage plays a key role in your ecommerce profitability as it determines how much inventory you can stock at a time and how much you’re spending on storage. Making the most of available storage space allows you to store more inventory and have more items available for sale. Moreover, warehouse utilization is a factor that influences the efficiency of your warehouse operations.

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