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Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

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SCB FEATURE

The Priority Gap: Survey Reveals Major Disconnect Between Supply Chain Execs and the C-Suite

December 2, 2024
Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

COVID-19 forever changed supply chain executives’ mindset. At least that’s what we’ve been told by industry experts, in the years since the pandemic hit.


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Guide: 6 Ways to Get More From Your Manufacturing Facilities

December 1, 2024
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Download this guide, 6 Ways to Get more From Your Manufacturing Facilities, to learn six key strategies leaders can use to maximize value from their manufacturing facilities—and set the stage for sustainable growth.


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Guide: Solving the Land-power-labor Challenge

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Industry 4.0 has revolutionized manufacturing, introducing new complexities in site selection. Beyond the traditional "three P's”—people, power and place—smart manufacturers are now considering advanced technologies like IoT, AI and big data.


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5 Challenges for Global Fulfillment in the Next 5 Years

December 1, 2024
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In this guide, we explore five important fulfillment questions that should be on the boardroom agendas of businesses – from retail to grocery, 3PL to manufacturing – over the next five years.


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November 27, 2024
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Thanksgiving spending is expected to rise by 1.8% year-over-year, followed by a projected 2.8% bump for Black Friday, and then a 3% increase in Christmas sales.


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Price Smart, Act Fast: Agentic AI’s Role in Retail’s Next Chapter

November 27, 2024
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Understanding what makes an AI agent truly agentic, and integrating these models into their operations will be essential for retailers aiming to stay competitive and agile.


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Podcast | From Resilience to Robustness: The Key to Supply Chain Success

November 22, 2024
Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Modern-day supply chains are obsessed with the goal of becoming resilient. But is that enough?


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Podcast | Supply Chain ‘Orchestration’: How AI Is Changing the Tune

November 15, 2024
Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

When it comes to the concept of supply chain “orchestration,” artificial intelligence is the new conductor.


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Case Study: How Creativity, Inc. Slashed Its Parcel Spend

November 15, 2024
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The high cost of parcel shipping presents a host of challenges for companies looking to cut down on overall supply chain expense. And Creativity, Inc., a mid-sized provider of a wide range of materials and supplies for quilt makers, is no exception.


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Global Inventory Trends and Challenges Shaping SMBs

November 15, 2024
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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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Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

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