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Bye Bye Barry’s Bikes and Baking Powder – Supply Chain Upheaval Prompts Flight to Technology

Supply Chain Collaborator

We’re only beginning to understand the depth and breadth of the disruption COVID-19 is inflicting on supply chains. Modern supply chain management practices emphasize predictive analytics – analyzing prior operational data to intuit future resource planning. Act now to get your supply chain automation project under way.

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The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

SCMDOJO

Companies that integrate these technologies in their logistics and supply chain processes optimize their operations and set themselves up for long-term success. Route Planning and Vehicle Optimization With this virtual simulation technology, logistic managers can determine the most efficient and fastest routes available.

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Top 10 Transportation Challenges and Solutions Identified in Research

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Solution: Route optimization software: Utilizing software that optimizes delivery routes can minimize travel distances and improve vehicle fill rates, even with smaller loads [1]. Solutions: Route optimization: Using technology to optimize delivery routes reduces travel time and fuel consumption.

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The Parable of Walmart, Target Stores and Vertical Farming

Supply Chain Collaborator

However, some of the largest most complex supply chains – like those at Walmart, Target Stores, Hasbro Toys and others – are seemingly able to pivot on a dime in response to external pressures on supply lines. How nimble is your supply chain logistics program?

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Improve Supply Chain Spend Management through Advanced Fleet Tracking

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The right software can guarantee better fleet management and more efficiency which can translate to increased profitability overall. This echoes JAGGAER’s focus on better spend management for a host of industries including the supply chain. As the trend continues, so does the need to upgrade and automate fleet tracking systems.

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The Top 5 Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Logistics!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The capabilities of AI are seriously ramping up company efficiencies in the areas of predictive demand and network planning. In general, the predictive analytics solutions in logistics and supply chain are on the rise. While they may sound like a futuristic concept, they are already embedded inside the supply chain.

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4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Use TMS from a 3PL

Supply Chain Collaborator

Moreover, these solutions are opaque in terms of data security and redundancy in the event of system disruptions. Want a TMS configured to address the specifics of your network design and business rules? Want freight and route optimization? Sorry, one size fits all. Yard management and dock door scheduling?