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COVID Has Fundamentally Changed the Profession of Supply Chain Management

Logistics Viewpoints

The toilet paper shortage was one of the COVID era events that taught people what the term “supply chain management” meant. The trend toward automation has never gone away. Risk management had been a hard sale. Multinationals knew that events could occur that could cost them tens, or hundreds of millions of dollars.

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AI and the Future of Supply Chain with Yossi Sheffi

The Logistics of Logistics

His latest books include The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy Beyond Covid-19 (2020) and A Shot in the Arm: How Science, Engineering, and Supply Chains Converged to Vaccinate the World (2021). Future trends in world supply chains and economies. His latest book, The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I.,

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WorkWave Showcases Innovation and Commitment as NPMA Strategic Partner at PestWorld 2023

WorkWave

Giannetto, WorkWave CEO, and Jill Davie, CXO, will host a dynamic session titled, How to Shape Your Customer Journey on Thursday, October 19, that will leave attendees with a clear plan as to how pest companies can build a customer journey that ultimately drives sales, recurrent revenue, loyalty and overall value in an increasingly digital world.

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2016 Supply Chain Trends: 7 of 12 Trends that Will Drive Supply Chain Management in 2016

GlobalTranz

As we head into a new year it is a good time to take a look at the coming year and see what it may hold in the way of trends. We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. Do you have the right people in place?

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Demand Forecasting 101: Everything eCommerce Businesses Need to Know

Ship Monk

Keep reading to learn what demand forecasting is, why you need it, and how to implement it into your eCommerce strategy! Demand forecasting helps you: Optimize inventory Align with your operational strategy Analyze demographic and product trends Surprise and delight customers Protect yourself against financial risks Prepare for peak season.

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How To Use the Off-season as an Opportunity To Offset Business Costs

WorkWave

Some businesses adjust hours to accommodate fewer sales. If you’re not sure whether your business experiences an off-season, take a moment to review total sales — and total foot-traffic numbers if you run an in-person business. If possible, take a look at sales and traffic totals over a multi-year period.

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The Produce Tipping Point: How the Produce Season May Tip the Load-to-Truck Scales

CH Robinson Logistics

This year’s produce season is felt after a series of events impacting transportation. What’s more, is that these are likely not the last of the events to disrupt transportation. Online food sales are up 300% since the beginning of COVID-19. Following both of these events, warm weather and grilling season are upon us.

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