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2020 Technology Roundtable: Meeting front-line challenges

Logistics Management

Our panel shares their insights on the next steps logistics and distribution operations need to take to keep their companies—and the nation—moving. The pandemic quickly shifted the discussion to the processes, software and technology tools that are helping to improve e-commerce fulfillment on the front lines.

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Last Mile Distribution News: January 22, 2020

Stord

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 AI Investment Reported to Reduce Supply Chain Costs A survey conducted by McKinsey and Company reported that 61% of survey respondents saw a reduction in supply chain planning costs as a result of using artificial intelligence. billion between 2020 and 2024, driven by companies’ cost-cutting initiatives.

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Modern Warehouse Space Meets Local Demand

Logistics Business Magazine

OBEX Protection, which manufactures and distributes protective construction solutions, has agreed to lease 47,000 sq.ft Modwen’s nearby Nunnery Park scheme, is taking this additional space to increase its manufacturing and distribution operations in response to a rapid growth in demand for its products in recent years. at the Park.

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ERP ROI for the manufacturing and distribution CEO

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

A 2020 SYSPRO survey showed that 60% of manufacturing and distribution businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. For the manufacturing and distribution CEO the challenge is not only getting back to pre-pandemic operations, but crafting businesses that emerge more resilient than before.

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4 Tips to Help You Choose Distribution Centre Locations

Logistics Bureau

One of the main challenges for CEOs and supply chain managers is deciding where to locate a distribution centre. If you’ve got products that are used by the general population, most high-density population areas are going to draw your distribution centres towards them. 4 Tips to Help You Choose Distribution Centre Locations.

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The Future of Commercial Real Estate 2020

3PL Insights

At the beginning of 2020, the commercial real estate market was looking great. The coronavirus pandemic had a direct impact on distribution strategy, and increased demand for fulfillment services. The demand of storage and distribution space increases as more businesses are adopting the model of selling online.

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2020 Supply Chain Management Trends

EazyStock

Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. The new year is upon us, and with the end of 2019 we reach the end of the decade – and the beginning of 2020. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. Greening” the Supply Chain.