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The Future of Supply Chain: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024

3PL Links

Image source: Rawpixel | The Future of Supply Chain: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024 Managing the market’s intricacies will call for a proactive approach that goes beyond simply responding to demands as the halfway point of 2024 draws near. Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024 1. However, technology alone is not sufficient.

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7 Tips: A Guide to Mastering Procurement

Material Handling and Logistics

It’s not news to anyone that digitization is a roaring trend and I’m here to say: embrace it. With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing.

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Predicting Unpredictability: Expert Advice for 2024 Freight Operations, Benchmarking, and Procurement Preparation

CLX Logistics

When looking ahead to the future, it’s crucial to reflect on the past year, identify emerging trends, and strengthen strategies for benchmarking and procurement. Predicted trends emphasize streamlined route identification, punctual deliveries, and optimal cost management. The outcome?

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Supply Chain Trend Predictions

Logistics Business Magazine

Mark Morley, Senior Director, Product Marketing at OpenText , provides his supply chain trend forecast for the year ahead. Developing more sustainable supply chains has been the goal of all supply chain and procurement leaders around the world. The post Supply Chain Trend Predictions appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Navigating Market Uncertainty with Sarah Bertram

The Logistics of Logistics

Her supply chain and traditional G&A consulting background bring a unique perspective to clients who must work across their organizations to drive supply chain initiatives with Procurement, IT, Operations, and the C-suite. At DAT, she has been instrumental in growing the shipper practice.

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The State of Supply Chain Trends Part II: AI, Procurement, & the New Lean

GlobalTranz

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. Unfortunately, there continue to be major costs associated with procurement. Artificial Intelligence.