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ERP
CFOs Instrumental in Building Factory of the Future
40% of CFOs highlighted the management of rising inventory costs as a major supply chain risk; 36% were concerned about managing cash flow; and 35% pointed to the management of local and global supply chains.
Manufacturing
2022: The Year of Supply Chain Shortages, Digital Payments and 5G Fever
Last-Mile
99% of Retailers to Offer Same-Day Delivery by 2025
E-Commerce Solutions
How Contact Centers for Supply Chain Solution Providers Accomplish Omnichannel Success
E-Commerce Solutions
The Direct-to-Consumer’s Impact on Supply Chains and Its Future
Warehousing
2022 State of the Supply Chain
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Software & Technology
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.
Supply Chain Education
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.
E-Commerce Solutions
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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E-Commerce Solutions
3 Ways to Optimize E-Commerce Inventory Management for 2022 Demands
These three avenues for optimizing e-commerce inventory management are the keys to success in today’s warehousing landscape.
Automation
Automation’s Role in E-Commerce and Shipping
Automation has become an essential tool e-commerce businesses should embrace, especially as their operations scale and become more complex.
Emerging Technologies
IoT Technology Offer Solutions for Supply Chain Woes
Many small issues and slowdowns can be removed with the power of Bluetooth networks and battery-less tags
Robotics
The 2022 Supply Chain: Prioritizing People, Customers, Technology
Executives from the largest logistics companies and global retailers are turning to AI and robotics to solve some of their most challenging tasks throughout the supply chain. Here are six themes to consider heading into 2022.
Supply Chain Visibility
The Keys to a Resilient Supply Chain
It’s never too late to make the necessary investments in people, process, technology and information to enhance supply chain visibility and resilience.
Automation
How to Transform Warehouse Operations to Meet Consumer Demand
To meet ongoing consumer demand, companies must transform their warehouse operations and implement new technologies, such as automation, robotics and comprehensive WMS.
Warehousing
Walmart Fulfillment Moves into Utah with 1M Square Feet
Walmart opens its first fulfillment center in Utah in Salt Lake City.
Last-Mile
How AI Makes Quick Last-Mile Deliveries
When is the last time you wanted a toothpaste within 15 minutes? The entire quick commerce trend has something larger at play.
Supply Chain Visibility
SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains Now On-Demand
Supply chain industry experts from Blue Yonder, Thomson Reuters, Softeon, Enable, Crisp, Coupa, Armada and more detailed what the future of supply chain looks like in a world laden with shortages, backlogs and supply chain disruptions.
Software & Technology
Capturing Supply Chain Constraints to Drive Actionable Insights
Having the tools to develop an integrated network will allow supply chains to proactively adjust to disruptions in an efficient and balanced manner to provide a positive customer experience and fulfil company stakeholder expectations.
Software & Technology
Technology Trends Not Happening in 2022
A combination of factors will take until 2023 to resolve shortage issues through additional capacity, verification of real demand and the inflationary impact on consumer spending on products.
Supply Chain Visibility
Maximizing Supply Chain and Marketing Value This Holiday Season
Data analytics can make a decisive difference by enabling better demand planning for retailers.
Supply Chain Visibility
The Wireless Technology Behind On-Time Holiday Shipments
RAIN RFID tag attached to packages, crates or pallets can identify and track shipments as they move through a distribution chain.
E-Commerce Solutions
Ryder Expands Network with Whiplash Acquisition
Ryder’s e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment solution is expected to be able to deliver to 100% of the U.S. within two days and 60% of the U.S. within one day following the acquisition.
Software & Technology
Supply Chain Software to Drive 2022 Technology Trends
Supply chain software platforms will continue to gain traction across the global supplier base as they realize the necessity of an efficient supply chain.
Robotics
Robotic Product Sortation Solution for Scalable, Touchless Order Fulfillment
BG RPS systems easily integrate into existing operations to process growing e-commerce and less-than-case order volumes to help fulfillment operations overcome labor scarcity issues.
Supply Chain Visibility
Today is Day 3 of SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains
Today is Day 3 of SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains, with sessions from Blue Yonder, Coupa, Armada, Aranca and Thomson Reuters.
Supply Chain Visibility
SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains Kicks Off Today
SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains kicks off TODAY, with sessions from Softeon, Blue Yonder, Enable, Crisp, riskmethods and RapidRatings.
Sourcing Solutions
How to Increase Inbound Cost-Per-Unit
The more flexibility you have on which SKUs you buy and how much you buy of them, the better you can navigate the current industry volatility.
AI/AR
How AI Helps Make Sense of Supply Chain Bottlenecks
Here are a few key areas that supply chain organizations should look to integrate AI first to generate short-term gains.
E-Commerce Solutions
B2B E-Commerce is Key to Diversifying Global Supply Chains for Resilience
What started out as a response to COVID-19 for many businesses has now become the expectation, with significant implications for how B2B buyers and sellers will do business in the future.
E-Commerce Solutions
Shipping Sector Prioritizes Investment in Contactless
For North American organizations, contactless processes (41.2%) are the primary investment priority, but respondents also had a strong focus on delivery app enhancement (35.3%) to meet current demands.
Software Solutions
SaaS Leader Acquires Provider of Logistics Software
DispatchTrack's state-of-the-art Software-as-a-Service platform simplifies complex last-mile deliveries and service operations for major B2B and B2C brands and their delivery partners.
3PL/4PL
3PL Central Acquisition Connects Supply Chain from Shopping Cart to Warehouse
Combining Skubana’s advanced order management system and Scout Software’s WMS with CartRover enables customers to seamlessly integrate systems with more than 100 e-commerce online marketplaces.
Software & Technology
L.I.N.K. | Spirit Hub Founder, CEO Answers Alcohol E-Commerce Questions
Managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks Michael Weiss, CEO of Spirit Hub, questions pertaining to online sales of alcohol and how it works.
Retail
Are In-store Experiences Essential for Retailers this Holiday Season?
Major players are partnering up to offer experiential in-store opportunities such as shop-in-shops to hopefully improve foot traffic and focus on in-store strategies.
E-Commerce Solutions
How Location Intelligence Can Help Retailers Enhance Their Supply Chains
Location intelligence is a valuable tool that can help retailers enhance their supply chains during this holiday season and beyond.
E-Commerce Solutions
The New Era of Same-Day Delivery – Are You Ready?
The demand for same-day deliveries is here to stay and requires retailers to be more disciplined, focused and innovative in their approach to materials handling and distribution.
Automation
The Race to Automation and Visibility
Top companies are investing in adding innovative technologies to their systems to keep up with the uptick in e-commerce demand and perennial workforce shortages. Download part four of a 4-part series to read more!
E-Commerce Solutions
A Primer on Chargebacks and Shortages
As e-commerce continues to grow, chargebacks and shortages will continue to grow as well. To maximize profits, it’s crucial for vendors to accurately identify their root causes to be in the best position to act and remedy them.
