Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

To gain deeper insights into inventory management within this crucial sector, Netstock recently conducted a comprehensive inventory benchmark study focused on SMBs. The report based on the study’s findings highlights five emerging trends that emphasize the urgent need for SMBs to develop more robust inventory management strategies.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 7, 2025

TikTok Shop isn’t just a trend; it’s a revolution in ecommerce. Customers are discovering products through engaging videos, often driven by viral trends and influencer recommendations. It demands a robust fulfillment strategy that can keep pace with the rapid growth and high expectations of TikTok Shop customers.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

Just as your body needs multiple defense mechanisms to fight off illness, your supply chain needs various strategies to handle disruptions, whether they’re local supplier issues or global crises. When we talk about building a resilient supply chain, we’re not just discussing having backup suppliers or extra inventory.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The data can be used to identify inefficiencies in the supply chain, improve inventory management, and streamline operations. Data can also be used to generate reports and insights that can help distributors improve their business regarding everything from pricing and product selection to marketing and sales strategies.

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WorkWave

MARCH 5, 2025

By seamlessly integrating data from multiple sources across branches and business functions, organizations can eliminate data silos , ensure consistent and reliable information, and gain real-time visibility into operations. Missed opportunities: Businesses cant identify patterns or optimize strategies without cross-branch insights.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2024

Recent statistics have revealed a surge in sales across the United States , indicating a growing trend that has caught the attention of both consumers and retailers alike. The tart cherry juice mocktail represents just one of the many trends started by social media accounts on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Supply chain automation refers to the tools and technologies we can use to make manual tasks automated, reducing the need for human workers. These smart robots talk to the WMS to optimise picking routes and cut order fulfillment time in half. This means you can keep optimal inventory levels and avoid stockouts and overstocking.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

It adds that by analyzing revenue forecasts, inventory levels, and order volumes, the index provides industry stakeholders with valuable insights into what to expect in the next quarter and how these trends reflect the freight market. This combination of factors has bolstered revenue expectations despite ongoing economic uncertainties.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This process involves handling returns, which can be due to various reasons, such as damage, defects, seasonal inventory, restock, salvage, recalls, or excess inventory. They may recall inventory from retailers or reprocess it because it has passed its sell-by date or demand is insufficient. Persuade the customer otherwise.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The solution is to back up, figuratively speaking, to the general definition of the need and see how overall trends and developments in the world could make this need map onto other, different solutions. Reducing the number of human operators in transport and warehousing is constantly on companies minds. Labour costs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2023

Softeon’s advanced services-based platform is engineered to reduce complex problems into simple solutions for a faster time to value and lower cost of ownership. Provide real-time, granular inventory and order visibility across an extended network. Define and execute detailed inventory allocation and reservation rules.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 11, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore practical strategies tailored specifically for food and bev shippers, focusing on forecasting methods and inventory management practices that can effectively address retail demand shifts. Utilizing advanced analytics and forecasting models can help identify patterns, seasonality, and emerging trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

Overlaying a dynamic layer on top of the WMS can sometimes be the the best and most efficient strategy. By analyzing real-time data such as order trends, equipment availability, and associate performance, these systems can dynamically adjust workflows.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 12, 2025

They follow “if-this-then-that” (IFTTT) logic, meaning that when certain conditions are met, the contract automatically executes an agreed-upon action, such as releasing a payment, updating an inventory record, or verifying a shipment. Inventory counts often require manual audits, which are time-consuming and prone to mistakes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 17, 2023

OneRail’s solution is designed to help businesses reduce delivery costs, improve customer satisfaction, and increase operational efficiency.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JUNE 30, 2024

The 2024 State of Logistics Report outlines a decrease in US logistics costs and a shift toward asset-heavy 3PL strategies. Continue reading →

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

In this scenario, by adopting an adaptive supply chain, the retailer uses real-time data analytics to identify emerging trends and collaborate closely with suppliers to quickly adjust production and inventory levels to meet customer demand. This collaboration enables faster response times and cost savings.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 14, 2025

The explosion in globalisation, and corresponding reduction in transport availability over the last decade or so, have together kiboshed some of the factors which once fueled a steady growth in offshore manufacture and procurement. Reducing bottlenecks in U.S. ports can help worldwide shipping to move more fluidly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

import volumes still climbing (see Figure 1), limited processing capacity at key West Coast ports and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) contract expiring next summer, importers will be scrambling to maintain the inventory they need to support the demand increase.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

RPA is critical in Logistics and Warehousing as it enables the automation of shipment scheduling and tracking, data management, inventory management, and order fulfillment. Many technologies are implemented as a source of cost cutting. reduce errors or rework) and saving time on repetitive tasks being the top benefits of deployment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Square1 Logistics has a team of experienced logistics professionals with expertise in various areas, including transportation management, inventory control, and order fulfillment. The company is committed to sustainability and uses eco-friendly practices wherever possible, including recycling and reducing waste.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

This architecture enables: Complex Workflow Orchestration: Multi-agent systems can orchestrate complex workflows in minutes, significantly reducing the time and resources required for complex tasks. Logistics Optimization AI Agents can analyze transportation networks, weather patterns, and other variables to optimize routes and reduce costs.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The outsourcing of Logistics services continues to be a growing trend, and can encompass a very broad range of services. So reducing costs post implementation can be very difficult. By defining this, businesses can reduce risk and have a better relationship with their 3PL provider.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

For this reason, KPIs are essential for any business improvement strategy. In many cases, your distribution operation will incur unwanted costs to manage returns of damaged items and deliver replacements to the customers (not to mention the cost of writing off damaged inventory).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 9, 2024

Picture this: you need to plan your inventory levels for the upcoming holiday season. Over the years, AI capabilities for prediction, clustering, segmentation, and more have accelerated supply chain strategies, automating daily operations and augmenting data-driven intelligent decision support. The supply chain is no exception.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This solution allows human resource managers to review performance against over 50 external workforce key performance indicators, access global market intelligence (including rates, talent supply and demand, and time-to-hire trends), and track progress across diversity and worker health and safety initiatives.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

In this episode, Joe Lynch sits down with William Sandoval , the Senior Vice President of Product Management and Strategy at PowerFleet Inc. I’m the Senior Vice President of Product Management and Strategy for PowerFleet. You work with the big boys and a lot of large retail chains that are on the cutting edge of stuff.

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Freightos

JULY 24, 2024

Higher ocean freight costs have forced SMB retailers to adjust their pricing strategies. Additionally, 22% have absorbed higher costs through thinner margins, while 13% have eliminated product lines rendered unprofitable by the cost increases.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

The robots can perform various tasks, such as transporting goods, picking orders, sorting items, and replenishing inventory. Predictive analytics can help robots to optimize their operations, such as scheduling, routing, inventory management, and maintenance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

In 2023, Amazon experimented with new logistics strategies and technologies to quickly fulfill and deliver orders, and these changes paid off big. The faster delivery times this year specifically may be attributed to changes in Amazon’s logistics strategy. The reduction comes in two target areas, scope 1 and 2 emissions.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Changing Role of Procurement Highly successful organisations often see their Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) proactively driving global procurement strategy, sharing responsibilities with COOs and CFOs on value creation initiatives, and deploying global resources to achieve the ultimate supply chain targets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Management practices such as lean manufacturing and just-in-time inventory management, along with globalization, have made tremendous impact on cost and service, but have accentuated risk. Globalization, nearshoring and friendshoring trends are amplifying the supply chain risks. This is where AI can make all the difference.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2023

Organizations will be pressured to reduce costs and do more with less. However, organizations will strategically target derisking their supply chains by adding optionality and reducing single points of failure. Accelerating investments in smart robots in warehouses that bring goods to people will reduce repetitive work.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Smart warehouses, governed by standards like ISO 9001 for quality management, are also integrating AI systems to optimize inventory management and automate the loading and unloading processes. Upskilling the workforce through training programs that focus on managing connected vehicles and smart warehouses will ensure a smoother transition.

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