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Nominations Open for 2024 Pros to Know Award

NEW THIS YEAR, this award recognizes Top 100 influential individuals in four distinct categories, whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain

December 5, 2023

Register now to learn more about what's in store for 2024 and beyond. Topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Supply Chain Visibility, AI, Cold Chain, Electrification and more.

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Women in Supply Chain Forum: Better Together is Best

This year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum displayed that working together, collaborating together and learning from each other really is what’s best for the future of the supply chain.

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The Next Gen in Composability Tools and WMS Solution

Softeon introduces its next generation composability tools and warehouse management system solution updates.

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Robotics, Automation Key to Fulfillment: Study

In the next 12-18 months, robotics and automation will be the top area fulfillment operations will focus on to improve customer experience, according to a new trends report by Saddle Creek Logistics Services, conducted in partnership with StudioID.

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Inventory Costs on the Rise, While Inventory Levels Decrease: Study

In September, the Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) reads in at 52.4, up (+1.2) from August’s reading of 51.2. This is the second consecutive month of expansion following three straight readings of contraction from May-July.

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Nearly 6 in 10 Warehouse Leaders Plan to Deploy RFID by 2028

88% of warehouse decision-makers say adding warehouse technologies, including devices and robotics, attract and retain employees.

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How to Build Resilience Into Retail Operations with Effective Inventory Management

By utilizing suppliers as a fulfillment option, businesses can maintain a smaller footprint and achieve greater operational efficiencies.

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The Secret Weapon of Key Cabinets and Asset Lockers in Warehouses

For businesses operating in industries where asset management is critical, it's not a question of whether to invest in key cabinets and asset management lockers but rather a matter of when.

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Why Inventory Excellence Requires Integrated Performance Management

By taking a rigorous approach to inventory performance management, supply chain leaders create transparency that enables informed conversations with stakeholders.

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7 Ways to Find E-commerce Shipping Solutions

Organizing an efficient shipping process is a truly complicated task, as you need to consider too many factors. Here are some options to help find the right shipping solutions.

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Elevating Supply Chain Visibility: The Role of Proper Inventory Management

As we navigate the path ahead, one thing becomes abundantly clear: the importance of proper inventory management as a catalyst for improved supply chain visibility is an undeniable force that will shape the future of supply chain.

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AI-powered Omnichannel Demand Planning for Mid-Tier Fashion Retail

While the practical business applications of AI/ML have already been taking center stage among retail—from demand planning, to inventory management, to lifecycle pricing and more—mid-tier fashion may still be playing catch-up with larger enterprises.

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A Quiet Revolution: The Future of Warehouse Automation

Recent supply chain disruptions may have highlighted the critical role of automation in building resilient supply chains, but now it's time to build on the foundation and solidify practices that foster growth in a new age of warehousing.

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FORTNA’s Last Mile Solution Center to Optimize Last-Mile Operations

The Last Mile Solution Center will support parcel and distribution businesses in automating last-mile operations to improve processes, increase productivity and reduce costs.

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WARP Develops Real-Time Inventory Distribution Service

Using its proprietary algorithm, WARP can now facilitate the movement of goods in/out of customers' warehouses to distribution centers and in/out of stores based on their actual needs, not just anticipated needs.

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Ensuring Warehouse Safety: Why Hi-Viz Apparel Matters

Hi-viz apparel can help mitigate many of these risks and increase warehousing safety. Here's how.

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Building Resilience for Spare Parts Management in the Middle East & Africa

To effectively manage the risks and build resilience in the supply chain, organizations must adopt a proactive approach to spare parts management and have a plan to respond quickly.

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Agility, Disruption and Change in Today’s Fulfillment Operations

Material handling professionals must proactively address the solutions in today’s advanced warehouses and distribution centers as they play an increasingly important role in retailers’ efforts to be customer-centric in practice and execution.

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RFID in the Warehouse: Driving Fulfilment Efficiency

With RFID technology deployed, retailers can optimize their entire supply chain operations and drive increased fulfillment efficiency, benefiting all stakeholders involved.

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How Brands Can Overcome the Slow of Retail Spending

Here’s what brands and retailers can do to lower their risk and increase their opportunities in the midst of a lull in retail spending.

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Trends in Sustainable Warehousing to Cut Carbon Footprint

Understanding that evaluating best practices and then investing in processes that cut carbon footprint makes good sense for today, and for the future.

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Pickup Solution for Efficient BOPIS Order Fulfillment

The XPP system offers retailers a comprehensive solution to meet the challenges of buy-online/pickup in-store and is designed to optimize store operations, space and employee safety, providing a new level of convenience for retailers and customers.

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Why a Warehouse Management Solution Might be the Hero You Need

Luckily, with the rise of modern, flexible warehouse management systems (WMS), businesses can now tap into real-time data, automation and analytics to revolutionize their warehouse visibility.

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7 Steps to a Sustainable Warehouse

Fully embracing these trends requires employee engagement and education in sustainability initiatives. Training programs and awareness campaigns are essential to encourage employees to adopt eco-friendly practices.

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Alexis Asks: A Circular Economy in the Midst of 'Prime Days'

Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain. Retailers are turning to seasonal deals, like Amazon's Prime Day, to drive sales— an opportunity for the circular economy to score big.

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3 Ways Labels Optimize Warehouse Management

As your warehouse operations evolve and expand with every new order, maintaining effective procedures is crucial for achieving optimal performance. And the secret to unlocking this type of optimization lies in labels.

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Alexis Asks: Creating Carrier Diversity for Disruption Preparedness

Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. A possible UPS strike reminds retailers why diversifying carrier options is critical for preparedness.

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Creating a More Productive Warehouse Operation

By optimizing warehouse operations, companies can improve their bottom line, increase their competitive advantage and provide better customer service.

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Pros to Know: Stay True to Your Younger Self

Erhan Musaoglu, CEO and co-founder of Logiwa and one of the winners of this year’s Pros to Know award, advises supply chain professionals to stay true to your younger selves and surround yourself with smart, passionate people.

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Warehouse Visibility That Drives Actionable Insights

With real-time visibility into inventory levels, fulfillment statuses and consumer buying patterns, brands can optimize their fulfillment to drive better outcomes.

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How Real-time Visibility into Warehouse Operations Helps the Bottom Line

Whether in the context of physically optimizing the labelling and storage of items to simplify put-away and picking workflows or digitally automating inventory and returns management to catalyze data-driven decision-making.

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Measure and Optimize: The Path for Data-Driven Operations

Even after organizations determine performance improvements are necessary and achievable for a given facility or operation, the path forward can seem unclear. How do you achieve an optimized, data-driven operation? Find some ways here.