Bringg

AUGUST 5, 2020

This post looks at how click & collect works, why demand for it is trending now, and what retailers can do to ensure click & collect experiences that are also good for their business. While interest in click & collect is not new, 2020 saw a massive spike in demand and turned it into one of the hottest retail trends.

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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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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Here are three trends to consider. . The Institute of Forest Management from the Technical University of Munich developed an AIMMS model that helps forest enterprises consider risks and strategies for carbon mitigation. The post 3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020 appeared first on AIMMS SC Blog.

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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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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The process usually includes analyzing historical data for seasonal trends and product performance, as well as gathering current data on competitors, marketplace trends, future marketing plans and promotions. Creating graphs and pie charts out of your numerical data can make it easier to spot trends and gain insights.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In warehouses, for example, one solution is labor management. Labor management systems break the work down into very granular activities, set targets for doing those tasks in an allotted period of time, and measure how workers do against the time standards over the course of the day. The trend toward automation has never gone away.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 11, 2018

Trend identification is a tricky business. Supply chain trends make it yet more complex because they represent the intersections of so many different domains. What is a supply chain trend-spotter to do? A Different Perspective on Business Trends and Supply Chains. What Happened to These Trends? A 2018 Update.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Meanwhile, stakeholders do not get to reap the rewards of this new tech trend , and the overall enterprise suffers without realizing it. Yet the majority of companies have not defined a big data strategy, and others are barely starting to notice. . �. How to Get Started with Your Big Data Strategy. . Hand-held scanners.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Of course, measuring revenue through the growing demands for both contract and spot freight transportation is never simple addition and subtraction. Market activity describes the nationwide and granular trends affecting available capacity, timeliness of transit and on-time, in-full deliveries.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

And, of course, I will also share how knowing your cost-to-serve will help you to solve those all-too-familiar performance gremlins. We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy. Do You Lack Confidence in Your Pricing Strategies? It’s unlikely, however, that the effects of your pricing strategies are quite that simple.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Bucking this trend is a daunting proposition and even those large volume shippers that are already embracing powerful logistics IT solutions to more efficiently manage spend, like transportation management systems (TMS), fleet tools, optimizers and others, are still frequently overpaying greatly for spot moves. Consider the potential savings.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

3 Supply Chain Trends to Track in 2019. However, this year hasn’t quite closed out yet (at the time of writing), so in the true spirit of just-in-time delivery, here’s a quick appraisal of three current trends that I believe will come on stronger, and perhaps become some of the most important to supply chain operators in 2019.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Here are three supply chain trends to consider. . The Institute of Forest Management from the Technical University of Munich developed an AIMMS model that helps forest enterprises consider risks and strategies for carbon mitigation. The post 3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020 appeared first on AIMMS.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Consequently, you need to understand the top five trends in manufacturing tech and how they relate back to connected devices and the IoT. The First 5 Manufacturing Tech Trends of 2017. Communication and collaboration are keys to better manufacturing processes, and new apps and smart devices will further empower this trend.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In the course of updating our annual research on the supply chain planning market , I talked to executives across the industry. Alex Pradhan, Product Strategy Leader John Galt Solutions, told me that “all planning vendors have bold marketing around AI.” Lead times, for example, are a critical form of master data for planning purposes.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Of course, no disruption comes close to those that have been experienced to date in 2020. Consider this example. Yes, AI and machine learning build on algorithms to isolate historical trends and derive a likely transportation rate. And the past data trends are obsolete and rapidly becoming more so. But this is 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Over the last few years, we have seen dozens and dozens of examples of companies changing the way they source materials to promote sustainability and ethical standards. For example, 71 percent of respondents said that businesses have a responsibility to ensure their suppliers abide by an ethical code of conduct. Ethical Sourcing.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 11, 2016

In this first post of a two-part series, we will expand beyond our 6 general manufacturing trends we predicted would shape 2016 to now laser focus on the manufacturing technology trends that will impact manufacturers in 2016. These manufacturing technology trends are leveraging various technology in the pursuit of the same. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Some try delving into deep learning or a crash course in generative AI (GenAI), but I don’t recommend starting there. Instead start with the foundation of your AI strategy, which should be an understanding of your company’s supply chain and your data. Getting started with AI in supply chain might not start where you think.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2016

At the onset of 2016, we identified key trends to watch for in manufacturing, and as the year draws to a close, it’s time for an evaluation of our predictions to discover the state of manufacturing. For example, big data is all the data compiled and analyzed. In fact, the value of robotics in the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. Of course, the human controlling capacity for actual AI is still far from realistic, but the concept of a superior AI did make strides this year. For example, raw materials for product A may be sourced more effectively from supplier B. Artificial Intelligence.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

For example, does location A offer more benefits than location B. In this example, location A is located outside of shopping center with few restaurants. For example, an analysis of fuel efficiency may require information on road conditions, tire pressure and octane ratings. Why Should I Be Looking at This Tech Trend?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

China, for example, only produces 14% of their total units, only 3% of those units end up being exported to the United States and 2% to EMEA. Achieving agility with a strategy to sell goods in the same region they are produced in, “has never been more important,” Mr. Bailey exclaimed. That of course, works to VF’s advantage as well.

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Shipchain

AUGUST 19, 2020

That said, a future in which smart machines can make decisions on their own (with a touch of human guidance, of course) could be closer than we think. RPA allows human workers to have significantly more time to focus on bigger picture items like strategy. . Enter cognitive automation. . It all sounds too good to be true, right? .

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2021

Leveraging different models of thinking, representing key metrics using data aggregation, exposing real anomalies, and recommending a course of action based on operating models will make businesses smarter. To fully understand our strategy, it is important to understand the differentiation between autonomous and automated.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018. Online courses are the quickest path for a student to obtain a degree.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), for example, can perform many tasks in warehouse or distribution center settings (including moving pallets, product picking and fulfillment) that are typically viewed as repetitive or non value-added, thereby freeing the workforce to perform other activities and ultimately increasing productivity.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 24, 2023

I was surprised by the quality-price of the menu (which included starter, main course, dessert and drink) as well as the good service of the staff. In addition, they regularly analyze sales data and trends to optimize their inventory and avoid any wastage. How do they do it in such a competitive sector as the restaurant industry?

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Ship Monk

JULY 27, 2022

We’re talking, of course, about demand forecasting, or the process of predicting customer demand for a product or service. Keep reading to learn what demand forecasting is, why you need it, and how to implement it into your eCommerce strategy! The COVID-19 pandemic was a prominent example. #5 What is Demand Forecasting?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

This will also enable manufacturers to uncover new sources of value in services, for example, IoT devices will keep track of the final product from the factory to the customers’ hands. While the general trends outlined in this article seem likely, the factory of the future will not follow a single paradigm. Human-tech augmentation.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2017

However, the trend appears to show an increase in attacks on automotive and chemical companies for this year. For example, blockchain technology might help keep different consumers’ and companies’ financial data secure. Manufacturers Stayed the Course, But Jostled Along the Way.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

This will also enable manufacturers to uncover new sources of value in services, for example, IoT devices will keep track of the final product from the factory to the customers’ hands. While the general trends outlined in this article seem likely, the factory of the future will not follow a single paradigm. Human-tech augmentation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

We explore how predictive analytics and big data with human sentiments can add value and amplify their supply chain strategies. Brand identity, interactive marketing campaigns and differential lifestyles complicate a perfect trend analysis model. Simple Examples of Predictive Analytics. Concept of Predictive Analytics.

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Ship Monk

JULY 14, 2021

Then, with a concrete strategy by your side, fine-tuning the details becomes a whole lot easier. Dollar Shave Club, Warby Parker, and Glossier are all standout examples of D2C and the kind of success it can bring. Newspaper classifieds, Facebook Marketplace, and eBay are all examples of C2C in action. Business-to-Business (B2B).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

For example, my company relies heavily on “lat-long” data, or data that provides latitude and longitude coordinates for freight. Data should also be inspected at a unit level, as well as at an aggregate level, as the latter can illuminate bigger-picture trends. The next step is to inform someone.

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

I was fortunate to be able to attend again this year, and, though I couldn’t sit in on all the sessions or meetings I would’ve liked, here are my key takeaways: Geopolitical challenges, Red Sea especially Geopolitics were, of course, on people’s minds.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Of course, the issues are further compounded by the fact that modern technology now means that an increased number of warehouses are automated almost 24 hours a day, meaning very few or no personnel are on site. The best way to save lives of course, is to ensure automatic fire detection is in place, across your entire cold storage facility.

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