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Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

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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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Increased Consumer Confidence Will Boost Holiday Shopping

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
Mike Finley, SCB Contributor

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
NETSTOCK

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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AI Is About to Change Your DC Design Toolbox

November 15, 2024
Boston Industrial Consulting

Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps us search and sort for information, write proposals and emails, and records meetings and converts into notes - but is it ready to help us design Distribution Centers and Warehouses? 


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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Supply Chains

November 13, 2024
Engy El Ghlban, SCB Contributor

Artificial intelligence is offering new and better ways of making supply chains more sustainable, by improving efficiency, enhancing decision-making, and increasing transparency in operations.


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Strong Economy Boosts Outlook for Holiday Shopping Season in U.S.

November 8, 2024
SupplyChainBrain

The National Retail Federation projects $979-989 billion worth of retail sales in the U.S. during the November-December holiday season in 2024.


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