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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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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?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Supply Chain Predictions for 2022

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

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Order Management: The Often-Overlooked Piece of the CX Puzzle

To win their loyalty and additional revenue, brands and retailers must integrate their order management data with the rest of their systems and ensure that customer-facing employees have easy access to that data when they need it.

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How to Overcome Supply Chain Disturbances with Predictive Weather Analytics

The insight and real-time data provided through a weatherized supply chain enables flexibility and easy problem resolution, setting organizations up for greater success as they attempt to navigate climate change-driven unpredictability.

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Strong Supplier Partnerships Are Key to Sustainable Procurement

At the end of the day, putting suppliers at the heart of your organization will establish a culture whereby suppliers can provide their best information, while doing their best work.

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How Logistics Teams Can Up Their Game When Shipping Sensitive Items

Tech advances are improving what the service logistics companies can offer to those shipping sensitive items, even in a time of crisis.

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The Outsourcing Conundrum – Insource, Outsource or Both?

The decision to outsource indirect procurement is not all-or-nothing. The key is to understand how to derive the most value from the outsourcing relationship.

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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.

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Addressing Global Supply Chain Disruptions by Improving Returns Management

By fully integrating with other supply chain solutions, a single, purpose-built platform gives supply chain leaders and retail executives a way to streamline their workflows, manage complexities and provide more end-to-end visibility.

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Reverse Logistics: The Return Rush

Reverse logistics will remain an increased area of focus around the globe as e-commerce continues to grow and demands heighten.

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How Retailers Can Use Returns to Soften the Blow from Supply Chain Delays

By investing in efficient returns processes, retailers can tackle today’s fulfillment frustrations while also setting themselves, and the planet, up for future success.

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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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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.

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How to Reduce Supply Chain Risk with 3D Printing

3D printing can transform production and be an integral part of the supply chain that many manufacturers don’t realize yet.

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Automating Procurement Contracts

Automated contract tools can speed up these inefficient, risky and time-consuming processes, eliminating hours, weeks or even months off the time it takes to procure goods and services. And, it’s this automation that can help restock shelves.

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How Retailers Can Thrive Amid Post-Holiday Returns

Post-holidays are one of the biggest returns moments each year. Here's what retailers can do to shift gears and appeal to the 2021 shopper.

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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.

Pros To Know 2022

Nominations Close SUNDAY for Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2022 Pros to Know Award

This award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.