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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. In warehouses, for example, one solution is labor management. Multinationals knew that events could occur that could cost them tens, or hundreds of millions of dollars.

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Risky Strategies Increase the Rate of Container Losses Amid Transit

ShipLilly

This includes events that are caused or worsened by the weather conditions. Ultimately, this is about protecting the supply chain from events that are unexpected and largely outside of your control. That hope does not seem to be coming to fruition given events such as the ONE Apus incident which have dented customer confidence.

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‘Business as usual’ is no longer an option

Logistics Business Magazine

As the environmental impact of supply chain activities is more widely understood, now is the time for supply chain professionals to prioritise sustainability in their logistics plans in order to be both successful and make a positive global impact, says IMHX 2022 Event Director, Rob Fisher.

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Inventory Management Excellence: Some Companies to Learn From

Logistics Bureau

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? As you can deduce from Amazon’s example, there is no standard for an optimal warehouse layout.

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Ecommerce Inventory Management: Challenges & Solutions

Logistics Bureau

Standardise and Digitise The key to managing complexity, of course, is to be organised. The ecommerce logistics practitioner must instead integrate reverse logistics into his or her company’s inventory management strategies and processes. Try to establish consistency in the identification of your company’s products. Why is this?

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5 Steps to Address the Rising Geopolitical Risks to Your Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

As an example, a major retailer whose market presence is in the Americas realized that several of their shipments that originate in China pass through Russia to make their way to the west and are now subject to shipment backlogs. Some may have believed themselves to be immune at one point, but now their perspective is shifting.

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Mastering Profitable Omni-Channel Logistics, Despite Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, they might browse products online, but visit a brick-and-mortar store to finalize their selection. As just one example, Nike’s online sales grew by 75% in 2020 — but its profit margins fell from 45.5% due to the higher costs associated with online selling. The next step? Transportation: Moving to a Digital Environment.