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Fresh Demand Planning: How AI Empowers Retailers

Logistics Viewpoints

In this blog, I will discuss the use of AI/ML demand planning for fresh products to help maximize sales and reduce waste. Similarly, when the weather is warmer than normal, and we stock out of chocolate ice cream, that impacts both future forecasts and the replenishment plan for the following week.

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Why Is Promotion Planning Important In Inventory Management?

Logistics Viewpoints

During promotional management, especially for big events around special days and holidays, inventory levels need to be adjusted to meet the peaks in demand. Promotion-sensitive demand forecasts at the granular level are then used to adjust inventory targets and drive additional replenishment and procurement decisions.

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Critical Weather Strategies for Your Supply Chain

Blue Grace Logistics

Reports from Climate.gov show that escalating temperatures have increased the frequency and severity of extreme weather-related events. Shippers and carriers alike should establish a weather-related plan of action that can offset unexpected delays and help keep parties informed quickly in preparation for a catastrophic event.

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6 Inventory Control Techniques for Stock Optimization

EazyStock

There are hundreds of inventory control blog posts on how to organize warehouses, track goods and pick and pack efficiently. Read our blog on demand forecasting accuracy for more details. Fine-tune your stock replenishment strategies. Blog post originally published Aug 2015; updated Oct 2020. Know your star products!

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Enterprise Freight Management: 7 Last-Minute Thoughts to Boost Efficiency

FreightWaves SONAR

Recognize market volatility trends and their impact on replenishment lead time Another beneficial action to boost efficiency with freight management comes from the recognition of market volatility trends. Market volatility can significantly impact replenishment lead time for restocking warehouses and distribution centers.

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Supply Chain Risk Management : The Challenges Driving Increased Interest in Managed Service

GlobalTranz

Disruptions were caused by a wide range of issues, including shutdowns driven by country/state/regional requirements or shutdowns due to health events at the supplier’s site. Traditional Inventory Replenishment Strategies No Longer Work. A rapid change in demand for PPE also led to significant supply disruptions.

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The current trucking market experience: it is both supply and demand

CH Robinson Logistics

Historically, seasonal events bring demand. In a market where base market tension is higher than average, the market can expect to experience tension at higher than average levels during each event period. Seasonal events that cause the market to tighten each spring. Seasonal events that cause the market to tighten each spring.