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Profitably Delivering eCommerce with Consumer-Centric Priorities

Logistics Viewpoints

Capacity can be easily ramped up or down due to product seasonality, holidays and of course global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Supply chain technology investments were once delegated to a specific function such as procurement or logistics. Deliver ecommerce-caliber service levels. and Unnu, Kaan. [2]

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Most Popular Logistics Stories from 2021

Logistics Viewpoints

Procurement and Supply Chain are Smarter Together – Practical Use Cases ; Dr. Madhav Durbha ( Coupa ). In a previous post , I made a case for how the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) are smarter together. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration.

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The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. In light of all of this, I’d posit we can no longer look at the events of the last year as an aberration. The impact?

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The Demand Powered Supply Chain: How to Win as the Bar Continues to Rise in the Retail Industry

CH Robinson Logistics

This is especially true in the retail space, as a surge in ecommerce and pandemic-driven demand volatility increased the rate of change in an already rapidly evolving industry. You start paying more immediately for backup carriers, or worse, pay much more if you go to the spot market to procure trucks. Increase savings.

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Manifest Vegas boasts full conference programme

Logistics Business Magazine

Maritime & Ports Symposium will build on the necessary conversations the show began at its 2022 event – gathering hundreds of attendees to learn the ins and outs of Ocean Freight, Big Data & IoT, Data Sharing, Visibility, Risk & Security, and Port Innovations. Tickets grant access to Manifest’s entire program.

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Industry View: “Covid Will Speed Up Switch to Digital in Retail Supply Chains”

Logistics Business Magazine

Covid-19 will accelerate the digital transformation of supply chains in retail, says Ed Bradley (above) , director of ecommerce logistics company Virtualstock. Covid-19 is already proving to be one of those unparalleled, disruptive events that will change the face of many sectors. Agility to fulfil customer demand.

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What Could Crush Your Supply Chain and Jeopardize Your Business This Year?

Stord

." - Sarang Damle, Group Product Manager, Orders & Inventory Data and Service Capability Silos "Supply chains are too often built in and operate from silos. Ensuring there is faith in the data being put into these systems and consistent processes across the organization is increasingly difficult for most companies.