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Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 9, 2024
The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.
Fully Automated Warehouse System Overview
Cyzerg
JANUARY 23, 2024
Automation Automation is one of the answers to this trend. This article will cover fully automated warehouse systems, including how they function, available types of automation, and the technologies behind them. We will also discuss when to implement them, how to overcome challenges, and how to conduct a cost analysis.
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Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It
Logistics Bureau
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Have you conducted a cost-to-serve (CTS) analysis for your enterprise? And that is the sole purpose of cost-to-serve analysis. If you were going to say, “What is a cost-to-serve analysis?” Only a complete cost-to-serve analysis will expose these underlying issues unless they happen to be discovered incidentally.
The Future of Supply Chain: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024
3PL Links
APRIL 29, 2024
Image source: Rawpixel | The Future of Supply Chain: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024 Managing the market’s intricacies will call for a proactive approach that goes beyond simply responding to demands as the halfway point of 2024 draws near. Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024 1. Did you find this article interesting?
Top 9 Technology Trends for Your Warehouse in 2024
3PL Links
APRIL 16, 2024
Image source: Wikimedia | Top 9 Technology Trends for Your Warehouse in 2024 Distribution warehouses bear a great deal of responsibility these days because of the direct impact their operations have on the customer experience. The solution is found in robotic automation, which is the topic we will discuss in this article.
Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Original article: Warner’s Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers. VP, ARC Advisory Group and Columnist, Forbes With in-depth research experience in logistics, transportation management, and managed transportation services, Steve’s writing and analysis are go-to resources for logistics and transportation professionals.
2023 supply chain and logistics management trends
EazyStock
JANUARY 6, 2023
As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. ABC/XYZ analysis can help identify the most valuable items to your business. You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article.
2023 supply chain and logistics management trends
EazyStock
JANUARY 6, 2023
As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. ABC/XYZ analysis can help identify the most valuable items to your business. You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article. Supply chain issues.
[INFOGRAPHIC] Expert Reveals 7 Supply Chain Trends to Watch
GlobalTranz
APRIL 6, 2015
Look at these 7 supply chain trends as a guide to better your supply chain today. In this article, Professor Burcu Keskin from University of Alabama will share 7 supply chain trends that working professionals should watch. INFOGRAPHIC] 7 Supply Chain Trends as Laid out by Supply Chain Expert. 3) Risk Management.
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Top Transportation Management and Transportation Articles of 2015
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 29, 2015
We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles.
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Logistics Manager Analysis: Sustainable sheds – Logistics Manager Magazine
247 Customs Broker
MAY 14, 2020
But will it be a trend that lasts? Christopher Walton… The post Logistics Manager Analysis: Sustainable sheds – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. Industrial occupiers are selecting sustainable properties as part of a shift in overall business practices.
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7 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends to Watch in 2018
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 3, 2018
It’s that time when idle chatter at the office Christmas lunch turns to debating what next year will bring, especially among logistics and supply chain professionals, for whom it seems every New Year brings new challenges, trends, and disruptive innovations. The 7 Trends for Supply Chain Pros to Watch in 2018.
Demand Forecasting in an Inflationary, Supply-Constrained, Semi-Post-Pandemic Environment
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 8, 2022
I tend to use time series analysis as an anchor to my forecast, as I suspect many of you do. These current factors, in addition to the atypical activity of the recent past (whipsaw demand pattern), render time-series trends less relevant than in more stable environments. So, what methods can we apply to better gauge future trends?
Everything You Need to Know About Smart Warehousing
3PL Links
MAY 9, 2024
This article explains the idea of smart storage, including its key benefits, and the technology that makes it possible. Decision-making that is more aggressive and agile is made possible by real-time data collection and analysis, which enables prompt adjustments in response to market needs.
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4 Ways to Enhance Warehouse Efficiency with Prescriptive and Predictive Analytics
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
In this article, we will actively explore how predictive and prescriptive analytics can significantly enhance efficiency in several diverse aspects of warehouse operations. Predictive analytics can forecast future demand based on historical sales data, seasonal patterns, market trends, and other factors.
Warehouse Automation: Top Five Factors Impacting Adoption
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 4, 2023
The research process includes an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s research study. Together, these two articles provide a substantial quantitative and qualitative overview of the global warehouse automation market.
6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 7, 2015
As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. Manufacturing Business Technology recently wrote the 5 e-commerce trends for 2016 for manufacturers to look at that include: Manufacturers will seek to increase their share of aftermarket parts sales. E-Commerce for Manufacturing.
Generative AI in Supply Chain: How It Impacts Your Logistics
Trinity Logistics
JANUARY 19, 2024
Biggest one is data analysis. Data Analysis Generative AI is great at taking data in and putting it into a format that can be easily used to extract meaning. Trending is another great one to look at across data sets. Predictive Analysis A primary use case within logistics is predictive data analysis.
Shrinking Trade Between the U.S. and China: Who Benefits?
MTS Logistics
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Decoupling The last “D” is the decoupling trend that recently started, where due to both national security reasons and diversification trends, many companies are now switching their sourcing out of China to nearby countries. For the last 5 years or so, India benefited a lot from the decoupling trend between the U.S.
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How do you forecast lumpy demand?
EazyStock
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Historical data trends and market knowledge of how demand can fluctuate are often used to forecast inventory demand. Using the same analysis for a product with an erratic demand type for one with slow demand will result in inaccurate forecasts. This article focuses on demand forecasts for items with lumpy or intermittent demand.
The Year in Logistics: Most Popular Articles from 2020
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 9, 2020
As always, it was a busy year covering the latest supply chain and logistics trends, emerging technologies, mergers and acquisitions, major news announcements, and more. We want to take this opportunity to reflect on the Top 15 most popular logistics articles written this year and see what our readers found to be the most interesting.
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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 26, 2021
In fact, IT spend as a percent of business capex crossed over the prior ~10 year average in 2019 and we see that trend extending in early 2020.”. According to a Forbes article, BD managed a number of disruptions seamlessly , including a rudder problem with a cargo ship that resulted in 28 BD containers being thrown overboard.
How do you forecast lumpy demand?
EazyStock
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Historical data trends and market knowledge of how demand can fluctuate are often used to forecast inventory demand. Using the same analysis for a product with an erratic demand type for one with slow demand will result in inaccurate forecasts. This article focuses on demand forecasts for items with lumpy or intermittent demand.
Why Those Who Utilize Supply Chain Data Analytics Are Gaining a Competitive Advantage
Turvo
JANUARY 26, 2021
Supply chain data analytics can interconnect many different focus points and minimize risks by giving managers tools and insight into past trends, so they do not try to make choices for the future blindly. It provides the trends and data that can help them make informed choices about preparing for the coming quarter and the season.
[INFOGRAPHICS] How Manufacturing Data Will Transform The American Manufacturing Industry
GlobalTranz
JULY 17, 2015
Like our two previous infographics (we’ve reposted those below this article & if you click each one it will go to the respective article), this article continues to examine the American manufacturing industry. The Rise Of Manufacturing Data Analysis. Trends in United States Manufacturing.
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Supply Chain Brain Webinar
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 23, 2022
He focuses on areas of emerging impact on the retail industry such as customer data security’s impact on retail, environmental sustainability within the industry, video’s impact on loss prevention and store operations, and emerging trends in eCommerce, mobile, and social.
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Implementing Last-mile Delivery Technology
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 8, 2023
Building an in-house solution requires continuous effort to keep it updated with evolving technology, industry trends, and company needs. This article explores different pricing models and the integration process, highlighting key considerations and potential challenges. Another crucial factor is the pace of innovation.
Big data and inventory management
EazyStock
JUNE 23, 2022
But as the number of systems being used increases, the amount of data available for consumption and analysis grows exponentially. Big data is used to understand trends and patterns in behavior. This article explores some of the benefits of big data to inventory management teams. Introducing big data analysis into your business.
Is It Time to Move Beyond the Traditional Approach to IBP?
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 11, 2023
In a recent article on Forbes, Steve Banker points out that less than 25% of executives believe that their IBP process helps decision making and effective cross functional trade-offs that help the P&L of the company.
What Are the Functions to Expect of Transportation Management Systems in Logistics?
Turvo
JULY 30, 2021
This trend is helping drive TMS functionality as it promotes carriers and shippers to include these capabilities into their optimization and planning solutions. As a result, faster fulfillment and greater transparency are achieved thanks to better data analysis. It Enables Collaboration and Communication With Trading Partners.
Shipper’s Guide to Planning Ahead
Blue Grace Logistics
MARCH 20, 2023
Last year was an opportune time to present the industry with new data models, as the economy was trending toward a potential recession. In uncertain times, people are hungry for analysis, data, forecasts, indexes to feed information; when things are consistent and steady, people depend less on quantitative data and look more to qualitative.
3 Traits to Help Women Succeed in a Male-Dominated Workplace
Women in Trucking
MAY 18, 2020
When a client or one of your superiors comes to you with a question, do a quick risk analysis and give them what you believe to be the best answer. “If This article was originally featured in Edition 3 of 2018 in our official magazine, Redefining The Road. If you’re a woman and 80 percent sure you’re right, you’re right!” she predicts.
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Artificial intelligence and machine learning in supply chain management
EazyStock
JUNE 16, 2022
AI can adapt in near-real-time to changing conditions and develop new knowledge by processing more data and revealing more patterns and trends than humans can. ML models teach themselves over time by analyzing trends and spotting anomalies and then offering predictive insights.
Industry Experts Discuss Technology Trends & Solutions for Efficient Ecommerce Logistics – Supply Chain 24/7
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 7, 2018
To gain a sharper picture of what ecommerce-related technologies logistics professionals should be watching, we reached out to industry experts to develop a short-list of trends and solutions that need to be top of mind for today’s logistics professional. Read the Article: Hyperloop One’s Full-Scale Pod Reaches 192 mph. “If
The Autonomous Opportunity
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Big thinking’ articles on how to disrupt industries from retail to healthcare have been so prolific in recent years that you would be remiss in assuming we have moved forward from the digital transformation era. The transport and logistics (T&L) industry is at the forefront of this trend. Performance data and analysis.
Supply Chain Technology 2019 – Year in Review Part 2
Morai Logistics
JANUARY 1, 2020
This article by Morai Logistics underscores many of the most significant developments in supply chain technology in 2019. A trend that continued from previous years, as seen in the sharp increase in cobot production numbers. Scenario testing and analysis can be used to assess future potential success. Blockchain.
How to Deliver Great Customer Service at the Lowest Cost
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 11, 2021
In this article we will look at the topic of customer service: getting it right in your business, understanding the implications for your distribution network, and how you can extract more value —and get more cost—out of your business. To do that we use a technique called conjoint analysis. What should the service be?
Logistics 5.0: What It Is, Benefits, and Supply Chain 5.0
3PL Links
JANUARY 4, 2024
Understanding these trends and how Logistics 5.0 Discover more about this new era of logistics in this article, and realize how crucial it is to have expert counsel to improve the likelihood that it will be implemented successfully. Collectively, they support realities that are essential to implementing Logistics 5.0,
An 8-point Guide to Understanding Your Cost to Serve
Logistics Bureau
MARCH 22, 2021
If you haven’t carried out an analysis of your cost to serve, probably at least 10% of your products and your customers are non-profitable. Should you wish to explore the concept of cost to serve in greater depth, I encourage you to look at my YouTube video on the subject, where I go into more detail than this article allows.
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The Perfect Procurement Plan: Why Visibility Into the Supply Chain Is Important
Turvo
AUGUST 31, 2021
With all the volatility that still lingers in the modern supply chain, the need for high-quality data analysis, solid procurement planning, good profit margins , and streamlined scheduling systems all remain crucial for shipping and transportation providers.
The Weekly Freight Report for August 6, 2020
FLS Transport
AUGUST 6, 2020
And analysis shows the odds of a significant dip are unlikely. And with peak season right around the corner, analysts predict this trend isn’t dying down any time soon. Read the article here. Shippers… tight capacity, increased rejections and inflated carrier prices will continue into August. Get the details here.
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How to Improve Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central’s Inventory Management Capabilities
EazyStock
JANUARY 21, 2021
Link replacement articles to offer alternatives to sold-out products. For starters there are many aspects to forecasting including seasonality, trends, adding promotional activity and allowing for forecasting error. Microsoft encourages Dynamics BC users to manually categorize their stock items using a simple ABC analysis model.
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Supply Chain Resiliency Poised to Become Competitive Differentiator
IoT World Today
MAY 24, 2021
Key takewways in this article are the following: As technology and geopolitical risks converge, cyberthreats of all kinds become more prevalent and costly, from ransomware to trade-and-tariff wars. While these trends were already underway, COVID-19 and increasing digitization have accelerated this new chapter.
Cyber Monday: “No delivery chaos”
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2022
This can be seen in an analysis of 80 Setlog customers and brands on October 14th. In the pre-Christmas season, the results of many importers of fashion, toys, household articles and more are not only diminished by lower demand, but also by rising purchase prices.
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