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2021 Supply Chain Technology Trends to Watch

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The theory is that as more and more devices throughout the supply chain and manufacturing process become part of the ‘Internet of Things,’ they will produce an incredibly rich data stream that will send signals in real-time to trigger a wide variety of events. Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) Platforms.

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2021 Strategies for Inventory Management and Supply Chain Recovery

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A vaccine won’t magically eradicate the coronavirus; instead, it will take the vaccine coupled with additional widespread safety measures to usher in a ‘new normal’ – optimistically, by Q3 of 2021. The prevailing effects of COVID-19 are uncertainty and disruption; the key to planning ahead for 2021 will be to analyze the effects of 2020.

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2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends

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2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. With that in mind, here are a few trends for 2021 that could help your business outlast the pandemic: Supplier Diversification. Automation.

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Navigating the Complexities of Global Trade in 2021

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Coming off a challenging year in 2020, shippers around the world found themselves dealing with many of the same obstacles they faced during the prior year along with some international trade issues that could present more hurdles in 2021. 5 Tips for Success in 2021. However, if the walls begin to come down between the U.S.

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Leverage freight data for confident demand planning

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Lack of data, lack of conviction and lack of organizational agility all conspire to keep companies from recognizing medium-term opportunities and challenges and responding decisively. It’s hard to find good data that provides a view into the next few months of consumer behavior and economic activity.

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An example of how Walmart leads the way with their outstanding supply chain

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Proof of this can be found in the fact that Walmart has been investing more than 11 billion dollars in their US department over the last 2 years and has spread this amount out over 3 areas: e-commerce, technology, and their supply chain ( Danley, 2021 ). But what makes Walmart’s supply chain so good?

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Five New Ways Shipping Businesses Will Use Technology in 2021

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With 2021 just around the corner, shipping businesses should make sure they stay ahead of the curve by considering five possible technology moves to implement. Shipping businesses gather a great deal of data each time they deal with a supplier or customer. Often, the data collected merely sits unused.