Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 17, 2024

When it comes to assessing supply chain risks, planners generally don’t place natural disasters at the top of the list. But with the growing number of extreme weather events, that could change in the coming years.

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Scenario Planning Supply Chains Events 122

Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 17, 2024

Driven by artificial intelligence, modern-day task management offers faster computing over wider bandwidths, enabling collaboration in real time from anywhere in the world.

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Collaboration 111

Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 17, 2024

Walmart says that using the software to optimize driving routes, pack trailers efficiently and minimize miles traveled has allowed it to avoid generating 94 million pounds of CO 2.

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Optimization Software Tools Packing Trucking 98

Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 17, 2024

The company is also planning to add headcount to its logistics workforce in Mexico, where it has more than 12,000 employees.

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Logistics 108

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.

Automation

Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 17, 2024

Kinaxis enhances customer delivery times for the nationwide furniture company, says Carlos Harper, senior operations manager for Castlery.

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