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The Potential (and Peril) of ChatGPT in Supply Chain Applications

Logistics Viewpoints

Manhattan Associates, a supplier of supply chain management software solutions and the market share leader for warehouse management systems (WMS), had their Momentum user conference a couple of weeks ago. It can generate whole articles in just a few seconds. Polly Mitchell-Gutherie wrote a good article on this.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 21 – 27)

Logistics Viewpoints

I was fortunate enough to spend the beginning of this week at Manhattan Associates’ Momentum user conference. It was great to be back in person at a conference, seeing people face to face. Although virtual conferences do offer convenience, they lack a personal touch and the ability to network with others in person.

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Walmart’s Massive Investment in a Supply Chain Transformation

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The SVP of Supply Chain at Walmart speaking at Blue Yonder’s virtual user conference. Walmart is making investments in warehouse automation in distribution centers to deliver aisle and department-ready pallets to stores. In their distribution centers, Walmart is modernizing their warehouse management system (WMS).

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Walgreens’ Digital Commerce Evolution: Microservices to the Rescue

Logistics Viewpoints

The giant retailer was contemplating a full rip and replace of their legacy distributed order management solution – the key solution that supports omnichannel order fulfillment. Mr. Amend explained Walgreens’ project in a speech at the Blue Yonder ICON user conference on May 25 th. And ecommerce and omnichannel fulfillment costs more.

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Global Pharmaceutical Drugs And Biologics Logistics Market Growth Rates, Drivers And Restraint

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The post Global Pharmaceutical Drugs And Biologics Logistics Market Growth Rates, Drivers And Restraint appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Global Trade and Shipping Activity Bouncing Back, Creating New Challenges Post-COVID

MTS Logistics

According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), global trade has already rebounded and surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Increased income (along with the $1,400 stimulus checks that were distributed in March) have helped boost spending and increased the nation’s demand for imported goods. In the U.S.,

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This Week in Logistics News (June 11-15, 2018)

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Those three companies are investing significant money and resources to transform their distribution networks, which were originally designed to flow truckloads of products from large distribution centers to stores but are now becoming outdated in this new market where speed of delivery and inventory reduction are paramount.