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The Direct-to-Consumer’s Impact on Supply Chains and Its Future

The L.I.N.K. podcast kicks of the new year with a deep look at the direct-to-consumer industry and its future. But first, the managing editor offers a refresher in the subject in today's column.

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Partner Roundtable: Warehouse Automation

February 24, 2022

From forecasting and inventory refill to visibility and end-to-end traceability, today’s warehouse solutions are designed to improve the way companies track and trace product. But, how else do these solutions optimize the warehouse?

What Will the Supply Chain Look Like in 2022?

This past year pushed the supply chain to its brink, which is heavily detailed in this December issue of SDCE. As managing editor of the magazine, I'm proud to see what we have overcome as an industry but I'm cautious on what the future holds.

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Increasing Commodities Supply Chain Visibility Key to Better Ops

Whether information is unreliable, unavailable or held in secret, the lack of it means the supply chain is opaque — and not for the better.

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How a Supply Chain Control Tower Can Help Achieve Corporate ESG Goals

Deploying a supply chain control tower has proven to be an effective solution for achieving ESG goals. Here's why.

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Critical Supply Chain Implications for Net Zero Future

To navigate the path to net zero, oil and gas companies will have to define their strategic approach and become either resource specialists, integrated energy players or low-carbon players.

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Scandit Provides Real-Time View of Shelves

Retailers working with Scandit will be able to see real-time insight to their shelves for better inventory management.

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Tracking Platform Improves On-Time Delivery

The platform provides objective and reliable data to all supply chain partners as well as reporting for each purchase order to identify areas of risk or delays timely.

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U.S. Inflation Projected to Keep Rising

Manufacturing (63%) and retail (58%) industries continue to lead all industries in experiencing rising prices, but other industries such as finance industry (50%) are also seeing impact of inflation.

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Women in Supply Chain: Today's Supply Chains Need Strong Problem Solvers

Denise Mager, VP, operations life sciences and healthcare for DHL Supply Chain, details why today's companies need team members who are agile, flexible and can pivot accordingly to "supply chain gymnastics."

Women in Supply Chain: Be On the Forefront of Strategy and Innovation

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Women in Supply Chain: Identifying Strengths in Employees is Key to Success

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Women in Supply Chain: Existing Roles Require Creative Change to Bring in New Talent

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Women in Supply Chain: Opportunities Abound in the Supply Chain

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Women in Supply Chain: Without the Supply Chain, There's Nothing

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Illuminating Supply Chain Obstacles to Increase Organizational Resilience

With a unique knowledge of the organization, processes and management priorities, business continuity management professionals are well suited to aid supply chain leaders in developing context for these issues, including identifying high-level priorities.

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Batteries Get Smaller and More Durable in Warehousing

Imprint Energy revealed a new battery generation at a much thinner level with greater durability for environments in extreme temperatures. The advancement is indicative of the growth of technology capability in the warehouse.

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Why So Many Acquisitions Occur in the Supply Chain Today

Numerous mergers and acquisitions happen in the supply chain today, mostly on the technology side of things. But why? Managing editor Brielle Jaekel gives some insight on the subject.

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Material Shortage the Most Disruptive Factor in 2021

While COVID-19 has been the single biggest disruptive event of the past decade, material shortages have been considered the most disruptive factor of the past year.

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How Advanced Automation Alleviates Supply Chain Pressures Without Breaking Budgets

Innovations in warehousing, transport and manufacturing are paving the way for companies to manage challenging circumstances.

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Global Supply Chain Crisis Forces Customers to Buy Local

Consumers are feeling the effects of supply chain issues firsthand, with over half (57%) of global consumers saying they have recently experienced one or more items not being available and more.

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90% of Companies Adopt Sustainable Product Development Designs

The Top 3 design practices implemented to advance sustainability objectives were artificial intelligence, design for sustainability and integration of electronics.

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Engineering USA’s Movilitas Acquisition Expands Digital Supply Chain Manufacturing Capabilities

The new synergy creates a comprehensive technology portfolio that delivers integrated solutions that transform processes, systems and products across the value chain from point of origin to consumption.

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AI-Enabled Reverse Logistics Solution Reduces Re-Sale Processing Time

This reverse logistics solution helps decrease markdowns by speeding up returns processing to get goods back into inventory or moved to refurbishment up to 25% faster than manual processing.

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99% of Retailers to Offer Same-Day Delivery by 2025

While 99% of respondents say they will be doing same-day delivery within the next three years, 36% say they don’t have the technology, citing real-time order visibility as the main problem.

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Is Your Supply Chain Your Greatest Cybersecurity Risk?

To stay ahead of cybercriminals and protect the global supply chain, all organizations must continuously innovate and invest in people, processes and protective technology.

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Data Monitoring Tapped for Insurance Capabilities

The rising costs of insurance for carriers prompts tech companies like Overhaul to partner with insurance companies to use data to lower premium costs.

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Low Power Wi-Fi Chipset Enables Precise Location Tracking

Partnerships become more common throughout the supply chain crisis as companies look to overcome the massive hurdles occurring today. Infineon and Deeyook continue this trend to allow warehouses to track items and employees down to exact locations.

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Small Businesses Impacted by Global Supply Chain Issues

Some of the top operational challenges impacting today’s small businesses entail price increases, shortage of materials, increased shipping costs, order fulfillment delays and more.

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How To Protect Auto Parts, Electronics During Global Crisis

Learn how to select a packaging technology that can safeguard sensitive products from moisture and oxygen damage while also offering new production flexibility to improve efficiency and sustainability.

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L.I.N.K. Educate | Panasonic Offers Hands-On Learning for Students

Panasonic process automation business head explains the company's special partnership with a local community college for a hands-on learning process.

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Using AI-Driven Data to Better Manage Source-to-Pay Process

One way to gain control of the procurement process and meet demands more reliably is through optimizing source to pay, and artificial intelligence plays a major role in this effort.

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It’s Time to Focus on Strengthening Our Workforce

It’s essential to understand that workforce challenges are part of the root cause – a reason parts and products are stranded on container ships rather than in homes, and it’s time to address those challenges.

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Ivanti Doubles Down on Supply Chain IIoT

Ivanti targets warehouses looking to drive efficiency through automation with little to no code through a new platform.

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Rethinking Distribution and Supply Chain Management with Adaptive Automation Solutions

Taking a strategic approach to implementing adaptive automation solutions is crucial for organizations to improve profitability, increase flexibility and respond to rapidly changing market demands.

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Digital Tools to Bring Workforce into the New Year

Here are four tips for leveraging digital construction project management tools to strengthen the workforce in the New Year.

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How Contact Centers for Supply Chain Solution Providers Accomplish Omnichannel Success

Legacy contact center solutions can no longer keep pace with the demands of modern commerce. E-commerce customer experiences are molding the expectations customers have for real-world experiences.

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Toyota Debuts 22 New Electric Forklifts

These warehousing solutions come as a response to the growing demand for durable, reliable, energy efficient products with greater versatility and seamless operation across all applications and environments.

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Supply Chain Predictions for 2022

Winning companies are taking steps to look beyond traditional data sources for greater visibility and control.