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Adapting to Retail Demand Fluctuations: Solutions for Food and Beverage Shippers

Blue Grace Logistics

Whether it’s the seasonal spikes or sudden increases due to events, being able to predict and adjust to these fluctuations is key. Grasping Demand Dynamics In food and beverage shipping, demand can vary significantly based on factors like seasons and events.

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Why is freight data a powerful weapon in the era of COVID-19?

FreightWaves SONAR

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. For those that make the right applications of freight data, the massive problems created by the pandemic could have been more easily mitigated.

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Robots Take Center Stage at MODEX 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

MODEX 2024, held in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 11 to 14, attracted more than 35,000 attendees and featured over 150 educational sessions, keynote speakers, and networking events. The robots can perform various tasks, such as transporting goods, picking orders, sorting items, and replenishing inventory.

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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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Why Is Promotion Planning Important In Inventory Management?

Logistics Viewpoints

Promotion Management is defined as optimizing the utilization of tools, strategies, and resources to promote a product that will generate additional demand. During promotional management, especially for big events around special days and holidays, inventory levels need to be adjusted to meet the peaks in demand.

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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. Limited Granularity of Data Leads to a Lack of Actionability. Traditional Inventory Replenishment Strategies No Longer Work.

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Why Driver Availability Is On the Decline & How to Cope With the Challenge

WorkWave

This blog will delve into the current state of driver availability, its causes, consequences, strategies for mitigating the challenge, and future outlooks and long-term solutions. During economic downturns, driver recruitment slows down, and as the economy recovers, there is often a lag in replenishing the driver pool.