RPA Labs

APRIL 7, 2022

Forbes echoed this position sharing, “For many businesses, chasing after the customers’ ever-changing behavior and expectations has led to a whole new focus of the business strategy, where services and customer experiences are now the battlegrounds for customer loyalty.”. Limited Customer Engagement With Outdated Chatbots.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Ever since COVID hit, supply chain executives have embraced supply chain risk management. Within this discipline, one of the toughest challenges is how to get visibility to problems arising across the extended supply network. Supply Chain Chaos is the New Norm. Then multiply by 10 for the Tier 3.”

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

Despite the apparent complexities involved in supply chain management, achieving excellence really doesn’t have to be too difficult. Just review and build on our three fundamental pillars of great supply chain management. For example: Alignment of strategy and cost leads to happy shareholders.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. The sudden onset of COVID-19 only reinforced a lesson that supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty. The Road to Agility and Resilience.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Who would have thought that measuring the performance of supply chain processes like warehousing, procurement, or logistics could be so troublesome? Well, we know a few supply chain managers who, having made some of the mistakes covered by this article, would attest to the potential for difficulty.

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EazyStock

JUNE 16, 2022

As global supply chains become more complex, disruption in one link in the chain can significantly impact other areas. Having systems and processes in place to reduce the possibility and subsequent impact of supply chain issues is extremely important. What is artificial intelligence? What is machine learning?

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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. This “weaponization” of trade has become a significant threat to the supply chain, disrupting the flow of goods.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Growers, shippers, and retailers with advanced supply chain strategies are earning consumer loyalty, thanks in part to the supply chain professionals who plan, execute, and adapt to the challenges posed by fresh produce. Fruits and vegetables begin their next phase along the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Supply chains are messy. Blockchain in Supply Chain Can Help. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. The inefficiencies that plague supply chains have seemingly been around forever. Blockchain in supply chain changes that.

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. With the right strategies in purchasing, logistics and supply chain, you can navigate through a recession and come out as a winner.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

As consumer demands for transparency grows, the need for end-to-end supply chain visibility grows along with them—so what does such a supply chain look like? Many of the changes in the way supply chains operate in recent years have come due to the pressure placed upon them to be more transparent.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

Whether you’re planning to benchmark your supply chain or simply trying to improve how you measure its performance, it makes sense to know a little about the most commonly used KPIs for each supply chain component. Cycle times are critical in the supply chain. Supplier Defect Rate. Purchase Order Cycle Time.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

How to Innovate Your Supply Chain Management: What You Need to Know | Image Source: Axestrack Organizations must prioritize supply chain management and implement strategies to increase its efficiency if they want to compete in the market. The supply chain is crucial in this regard.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 16, 2021

The strain on the supply chain is noticeable, especially given the long hiatus which has left many suppliers reconsidering their role in the industry. This article examines the effects of the re-opening process on restaurants and the food supply chain in general. Difficulties in restoring supply chains.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. What is the Role of the Supply Chain Worker?

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Globalior

APRIL 20, 2021

Logisticians often seek to improve supply chain performance and efficiency to increase productivity and provide a better competitive advantage for their business. Supply chain optimization can be strategic or operational in nature. Ways to improve performance in the supply chain: 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post was written in collaboration with , OpenEnvoy , a leading automated invoice reconciliation tool. Each segment of the 3PL/Freight Brokerage value chain is becoming ever more digital.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Nike Earnings Reflect Supply Chain Disruption Complexities. Walmart partnered with KNAPP to develop an automated, high-density storage system that streamlines a manual, twelve-step process into just five steps. In my opinion, Fabric’s technology is and has been central to its value proposition.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It’s been three months already since we published our first regular roundup of supply chain and logistics news—doesn’t time fly? How retailers are reevaluating post-pandemic inventory strategies. Australia’s continuing weather-driven supply chain problems. Digital Twins for Inventory and Supply Planning.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

The supply chain industry has gone through a lot of ups and downs in recent years. Digital Technologies. Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) that invest in new technologies will be well-positioned to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase accuracy, to remain competitive and meet the demands of the market.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

She is also a frequent podcast guest and is the author of numerous articles and blogs. Through coaching and proven assessment tools, Ann helps people become aware of their personality, emotional intelligence, and how they manage their brain energy. Strategy 1 – Be present!

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Call it a cop-out if you like, but predicting which logistics and supply chain trends will make a difference to businesses in any given year has become notoriously difficult, given the speed at which technology in particular, can suddenly disrupt the way things are done. 2018 Update: How Did the Trends Progress?

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ShipLilly

MAY 19, 2021

A Wall Street Journal article in April indicated that storage and warehouse operators had hired 8200 people in the previous month. in the US in the previous year, such a business strategy would have been impossible. For example, Amazon announced that it was hiring up to 175,000 new workers during March.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Well, not just for benchmarking, but also for maximum visibility of your supply chain and logistics performance. In answering that question, we’re not going to provide you with a list of possible supply chain KPIs to use in your business—at least, not in this article. How hard can that be?” I hear you ask.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth.

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Turvo

JANUARY 26, 2021

Relying on the traditional system set up and design for supply chain management systems is becoming increasingly difficult. That’s where supply chain data analytics comes into play. What Are Supply Chain Data Analytics and Why Are Supply Chain Leaders Looking to Them.

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Morai Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2019

A critical component of supply chain management is planning around risks that can compromise the chain, and few risks are more disruptive than extreme weather. In a time when the ill-effects of climate change are being felt around the world more than ever, supply chains have to mitigate for those effects to function year-round.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

But with the memory of those extraordinary times still fresh, 3PLs are now working to build more efficient and resilient supply chains for the future. By providing that level of cus­tomer support, 3PLs should be able to grow regardless of fluctuations in freight demand, Harris said, pointing to his own company as an example.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 19, 2021

A recent catch-up session with one of our software suppliers left me reflecting on how business relationships are changing , primarily in their focus and perceived value. Partnerships: Essential in Supply Chain, Less So in Consulting. Partnerships: Essential in Supply Chain, Less So in Consulting.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Blockchain technology continues to garner a lot of attention, but here are the 4 biggest obstacles it’s currently facing. As supply chains continue to transform with the advent of a variety of technologies, their adoption of blockchain remains uncertain. Explaining it’s Value. Lack of Maturity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and looks at the difficult decision of transitioning in-house logistics to managed services. Take an example.

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3PL Links

MAY 11, 2023

Image source: Pixabay | Maximize Your Efficiency: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends to Adopt in 2023 We can all agree that the supply chain is critical to a business’s operational success, right? Attacks on the supply chain are one of the most serious concerns to watch out for this year.

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