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Can Warehouse Drones Replace Costly, Inaccurate Cycle Counting?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Cycle counting is an essential part of inventory management – and a significant cost center most warehouses wish they could do without. On a recent episode of the Unboxing Fulfillment podcast, Jackie Wu , of Corvus Robotics, and host Chad Warzecha discussed the drawbacks of cycle counts and the benefits of using warehouse drones for automated inventory management.

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5 Key Benefits of Choosing a Specialized Platform for Freight Procurement

Shipsta

If you're looking for procurement tech for your freight procurement team, there are massive benefits to choosing a platform specialized for logistics.

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The Supply Chain Industry: A Rewarding Path for GenZ Young Professionals

Supply Chain Brain

These young professionals are looking for the opportunity to tackle big challenges and make a big difference right away, which is something that a supply chain career can offer.

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WorkWave Continues to Deliver Strong Performance with Over 50% Growth while maintaining 98% Gross Retention Rate

WorkWave

Time To Read: 2 minutes The company continues to showcase strong, well balanced performance in Q2’23 as it approaches half a billion in revenue HOLMDEL, N.J., July 27, 2023 – WorkWave® , a leading provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a field service business’s life cycle, concluded Q2 2023 with strong, well balanced performance, delivering 51% growth in total software bookings, 54% growth in new customers and 98% gross retention rate, compared to the same p

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Optimizing Last-Mile Fulfillment for FMCG Businesses in the Middle East

Locus

In 2019, Bain & Co. predicted that the retail industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is on the verge of a pivotal shift. “E-commerce is becoming a reality,” the management consulting company stated, “reinventing consumers’ path to purchase, forming new customer experiences , disrupting business models, and creating growth opportunities for large and small retailers as well as for a new generation of pure E-commerce players.

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UPS avoids Teamsters strike

Commercial Carrier Journal

Wage increases for full-timers will keep UPS Teamsters the highest paid delivery drivers in the nation, improving their average top rate to $49 per hour, according to the union.

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UPS Agrees Contract with Teamsters, Avoids Strike of 340,000 Workers

Supply Chain Brain

UPS said that the five-year agreement covers U.S. Teamsters-represented employees in small package roles and is subject to ratification by union members.

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Why You Want to Work at ShipMonk

Ship Monk

As a kid, not everyone dreams of working in distribution, longs for a career in logistics, or is stoked by supply chain operations. That being said, most people do dream of working someplace with plenty of potential for advancement, long for a supportive work environment where all team members are treated with respect, and get stoked by an employer that appreciates the importance of fun and internal recognition.

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Matson Has Reduced Scope 1 Emissions by 12% Since 2016

Supply Chain Brain

Matson is looking to reduce its Scope 1 greenhouse gas fleet emissions by 40% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Maximizing Efficiency: The Art of Slotting in a 3PL Warehouse

Camelot 3PL Software

In the ever-evolving landscape of logistics, efficiency has become the lifeblood of successful third-party logistics (3PL) companies. With increasing customer demands for faster delivery and seamless order fulfillment, optimizing warehouse operations has become a top priority. One critical aspect that directly impacts overall efficiency is the process of “slotting” within a 3PL warehouse.

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Shipping Routes for Ukrainian Grain Exports Dwindle Under Russian Attacks

Supply Chain Brain

Even before Russia terminated the Black Sea agreement, Ukraine had increasingly relied on alternative routes for its exports.

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Why a TMS Works for Managed Transportation Providers

MercuryGate

Managed transportation relies on third-party logistics providers to create an enhanced logistics strategy. These 3PLs can help a company optimize its logistics, supply chain efficiency, and transportation operations. The third party takes care of freight and logistics services that could include rate management, freight audits, procurement, and other managed transportation services.

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European Chips Act Worth €43B Gets Final Stamp of Approval

Supply Chain Brain

After being approved by the Council of the European Union, the regulation will be signed by the President of the European Parliament and the President of the Council.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Visionary in WMS Magic Quadrant

Logistics Business Magazine

Reply has been named a Visionary in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems among 18 vendors worldwide due to its Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. According to Gartner, “To be a Visionary, a vendor must have a coherent, compelling and innovative strategy that seeks to deliver a differentiated, robust and vibrant offering to the market.

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Wheat Rally Fades as Russia Fails to Disrupt Key Danube Port

Supply Chain Brain

The Ukrainian Port of Reni on the Danube was operating at maximum capacity July 25, despite an attack by Russian drones July 24.

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Improving Report and Dashboard Structure through Standardization

Log-hub

In the dynamic modern business, data reigns supreme, empowering decision-making across departments. Yet, amidst this data abundance lies a challenge that many organizations face – the lack of standardized processes for reporting and dashboard creation. In today’s data-driven business landscape, reports and dashboards play a vital role in decision-making across various departments.

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Return to Profit via Sortation

Logistics Business Magazine

With consumer spending under pressure and online return rates of between 20 – 30%, fashion retailers are facing a hit to margin that could ultimately undermine profitability. Darcy de Thierry, Managing Director of Ferag UK, sets out how to protect margin and maximise re-sales using innovative returns processing. As UK interest rates rise to levels not seen for 15 years, consumer discretionary spending is being squeezed, and for fashion retailers that means keener pricing will become a comp

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Unlocking the Power of Demand Forecasting: Customized Data Analytics and AI Solutions

Log-hub

In the dynamic world of supply chain management, conventional forecasting methods can lead to stockouts and overstocks, leaving businesses and customers dissatisfied. Explore our groundbreaking approach that leverages Data Analytics and AI to revolutionize demand forecasting. Learn how to reduce stockouts and overstocks by 20% – 40% with a solution customized to your company.

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Austrian Post Selects Yard Management System

Logistics Business Magazine

Austrian Post has selected INFORM’s Yard Management System (YMS) for their Yard Excellence Tool Integration (YETI) project for deployment to ten sites across their parcel network in Austria, with the project having commenced in 2022. INFORM will deliver their market-proven Syncrotess YMS to ten Austrian Post sites enabling them to digitalize and optimize their yard operations driving down costs and increasing productivity.