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What Lessons a Table Fable Teaches About Supply Chain Orchestration

Logistics Viewpoints

I work in supply chain. If I had done due diligence, I’d have seen the warnings – the retailer had pretty pictures on their website, but their supply chain failed them, creating an eleven-month saga and unhappy customer. The issue wasn’t poor planning – they had the inventory. I should have known better.

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The fundamentals of demand planning and forecasting

EazyStock

What is demand planning? Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. Why is demand planning important? Determining the right stock levels to meet demand is vital for customer satisfaction.

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The fundamentals of demand planning and forecasting

EazyStock

What is demand planning? Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. Why is demand planning important? Working out the right stock levels to meet demand is vital for customer satisfaction.

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Trade agreements and logistics data: why proactive planning always wins

FreightWaves SONAR

Proactive planning is among the most effective weapons logistics managers have in their arsenal. It is something that needs to be practiced more often when it comes to planning and predicting freight rates. And that’s especially true when considering new carriers or using other modes of transportation. Download the White Paper.

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BCOs and drayage planning: How global retailers apply data

FreightWaves SONAR

Drayage planning is essential for global retail shipping supply lines and deals primarily with ocean imports. This is also known as first-mile shipping and planning protocol. As explained by Supply Chain Game Changer , “Drayage services are more essential than ever.

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Revenge Festivities: How To Power Up Your Retail Last-Mile Fulfillment To Meet Soaring Demand

Locus

As festive season demands go up so does uncertainty in supply chains. The answer lies with building resilient supply chains. Here are some of the ways you can up your logistics game this time of the year: Plan. Make the best of the revenge festivities elevating the post-purchase consumer experience, Schedule a demo to know more.

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Why Digital Transformation Is Fundamental To A Resilient Supply Chain

Blue Grace Logistics

Logistics stakeholders are continuing to digitalize operations—and supply chains—through new technologies that meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges. Companies were forced to adapt quickly to a volatile market and supply chain disruptions throughout the pandemic.