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The Trucking Industry Must Plan for the Prevention Of – and Recovery From – Cyberattacks
The Trucking Industry Must Plan for the Prevention Of – and Recovery From - Cyberattacks By: Ben Barnes, Chief Information Officer, McLeod Software The transportation industry has been discovering of late – and in an alarming fashion – just how...
To Build Resilience, CEOs Need to Become Supply-Chain Experts
Republished from Harvard Business Review by J. Yo-Jud Cheng and Dwaipayan Roy Many S&P 500 CEOs ascend to the top of the corporate hierarchy after cutting their teeth through leadership roles in functional areas such as finance, strategy, and technology....
Predicting the Future of Supply Chains: Learning from the Past to Navigate Uncertainty
by Chris Gaffney, Georgia Tech Supply Chain & Logistics Institute Predicting the future of supply chains has always been a challenging endeavor. As someone who has spent more than 25 years in the beverage industry, I’ve witnessed firsthand how even...
Unlocking Potential: The Future of Unified Supply Chain Technology
by Blake Coram, Director, Product Management, Manhattan Associates Today’s dynamic logistics landscape demands a shift from siloed and integrated approaches to unified supply chain operations. The future hinges on building fully unified systems that transcend application boundaries and share information...
How To Sharpen Up Your Customer Focus With Returns Feedback
by Mike Richmond, Vice President, Doddle- Part of Blue Yonder Steve Jobs was desperate to make Apple focus on customers. “Some people say, ‘Give the customers what they want.’ But that’s not my approach. Our job is to figure out...
The Power of Directed Putaway in WMS: A Game Changer for Distribution Centers
by Will Quinn, Infor In the realm of warehouse management, efficiency and precision play roles. A notable advancement, in this field is the introduction of Directed Putaway within the Infor Warehouse Management System (WMS). This feature is transforming how distribution centers...
Navigating Warehouse Space Challenges in 2024: Unlocking the Value of Brownfield Warehouses
As the demand for warehousing solutions continues to evolve, embracing brownfield initiatives emerges as a strategic imperative for companies looking for adaptable, cost-effective, and efficiency-driving warehouse solutions. by Bart De Muynck, Supply Chain Thought Leader and Former Gartner Analyst The...
Why You Need a Returns Platform for Customer Retention
by Mike Richmond, Doddle (part of Blue Yonder) In a fiercely competitive world where customer loyalty is hard-won and easily lost, retaining customers is vital to retail growth. Not only is it easier to sell more to customers who already...
Strategies to Mitigate Supply Chain Disruption: Inventory Management, Supply Chain Mapping & Risk Assessment
by Will Quinn, Infor In an era of volatility, supply chain disruptions have become an inescapable reality. From natural disasters and geopolitical conflicts to shifts in customer demand, unforeseen events can derail even the most meticulously planned operations. However, by...
More Prime Days are More Opportunities for Retail
By Gerry Daniel, Deposco In the traditional peak season planning process, you set your plans, stock your shelves, and hope you are right. For many brands, there is a 3-4 month window of sales that will contribute 50% or more of their...
Managing Supply Shortages: Lessons Learned from Recent Headlines
By Jeff Eckel, e2open Supply chains are the lifeblood of modern businesses, ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services from manufacturers to end consumers. However, recent events like the Baltimore Port Bridge collapse and the Taiwan earthquake have underscored the vulnerability of these...
Secure Item-Level Data – Ensuring Digital Product Passports Don’t Become Fake IDs
By Josh Main, Mojix In today's interconnected global economy, supply chain management plays a critical role in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of product distribution. With the rise of digital transformation, the concept of Digital Product Passports (DPP) has gained...
Strategies to Mitigate Supply Chain Disruption: Creating Redundancy
By Will Quinn, Infor Redundancy is an important strategy to address supply chain risk. In the world of supply chain management, redundancy is not a sign of inefficiency. Instead, it’s a strategic move to ensure business continuity in the face of...
Here is your data lake: Go fish!
By Jan Kristensen, Körber Supply Chain Ten years into the digital revolution within warehouse automation, a surprisingly large part of our customers still doesn’t collect data. Among those who collect, many don’t analyze data. Of those who analyze, a surprisingly...
Unlocking the Potential: The Role of Item-Level Visibility and Traceability in Unified Supply Chain Platforms
By Bart DeMuynck, Strategic Advisor, Mojix In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, supply chain management has become increasingly complex. Companies face challenges such as globalization, fluctuating consumer demands, and constant supply chain disruptions. To navigate this intricate landscape, a unified...
Automating Supply Chains for a Greener Future
By Joan Lim, Oracle I attended MODEX last month and saw the latest advancements in robotic applications and automation. MODEX is the largest manufacturing and supply chain expo in North and South America, and shattered attendance records with over 48,000 participants this...
5 Reasons Retailers Need To Enhance Inventory & Fulfillment Decisioning Capabilities
By Tammy Kulesa, Blue Yonder Omni-channel shopping has become an integral part of our lives. Gone are the days when the focus was solely on becoming omni-channel or providing omni-channel options to demanding customers. Now, the conversation has shifted to...