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Omnichannel Retailers Leverage Optimization for Order-Promising

Logistics Viewpoints

Historically, omnichannel software solutions were not capable of optimization. This meant that retailers were not maximizing their profitability. That is changing. Omnichannel refers to the ability of a consumer to get products fulfilled to them in various ways. A customer can of course buy goods in a store. They can also order online and have goods shipped to their home.

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New Actions from the White House Highlight the Difficulty of Tracing Forced Labor in Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

While recent actions won’t end the issue of forced labor entirely, this may well be a meaningful milestone in the long-running effort.

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What’s up 2024.!!! A look at the Gordian Knot the shipping industry has to unravel.

Shipping and Freight Resource

The collective industries of shipping, freight, maritime, and logistics are the backbone of international commerce enabling global trade. As we enter 2024, these industries stand at a crucial juncture with the need to balance global trade demands with emerging environmental and geopolitical challenges including the world’s response to climate change, technological advancements, and regional conflicts. […] The post What’s up 2024.!!!

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Physical Operations, Politics Will Be Suppliers’ Biggest Hurdles in 2024

Supply Chain Brain

Physical operations will present the biggest challenge to companies at the beginning of 2024 with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East coupled with climate issues disrupting shipping networks.

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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10 Questions to Ask Before Finalizing Your Best Routing Software!

Loginext

This blog provided a brief overview of the features and benefits of the best routing software offered by LogiNext. We discussed the features and functionalities that make this tool a crucial ally in logistics management. The post 10 Questions to Ask Before Finalizing Your Best Routing Software! appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Nickel Is 2023’s Biggest Metals Loser, Copper Manages Small Gain

Supply Chain Brain

The metal used in stainless steel and electric vehicle batteries posted an annual drop of 45% on the London Metal Exchange, the biggest decline since 2008.

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