Supply Chain Technology
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How Supply Chain Tech Can Save the Holiday Season
The Delta variant, climate change, and labor shortages continue to disrupt global supply chains as the 2021 holiday shopping season approaches. Experts warn that most consumers can expect empty shelves…
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Will Supply Chain Shortages Continue?
The global economy continues to suffer from debilitating supply chain shortages as we head into the final months of 2021. With computer chips in short supply, Toyota has announced plans…
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Key Supply Chain Trends in the Post-Pandemic Economy
Widespread vaccinations and warmer weather are leading to the reopening of communities and businesses around the world. As this occurs, supply chain companies will play a critical role in the…
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Why Covid-19 has Made Supply Chain Innovation Even More Important for Retailers.
As every retailer knows, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis have been incredibly challenging for the industry. Between statewide lockdowns, the need for enhanced safety and hygiene measures, and…
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The Benefits of Pallet Racking: Why Your Warehouse Needs a Racking System
ARTICLE UPDATED ON NOVEMBER 28, 2022 The demand for home delivery and the rise of e-commerce operations has led to significant growth within the warehouse industry, with a 2021 study…
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Food Traceability Technology: The Tech Making It Easier to Track Food in the Supply Chain
In recent years, the issue of food traceability has received increasing attention from both producers and consumers. For manufacturers and producers, tracking food in the supply chain makes it easier…
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Cold Storage Warehouse Best Practices and Considerations
Cold storage presents many challenges for businesses. Cold temperatures affect employees, increase depreciation on equipment, and necessitate more frequent maintenance on machinery. Still, cold temperatures must be carefully maintained to…
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What the Latest Pharma Supply Chain Trends Mean for You
The latest pharma supply chain trends center on the relatively new ability to track pharmaceuticals through every step of the supply chain–from manufacturing to the pharmacy–and to use the data…
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Three Distribution Center Technology Trends to Improve Throughput
Today’s distribution center technology trends center on using smarter equipment to speed up the path from the distribution center to the customer. Market expansion through online ordering and direct-to-consumer sales…
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Omnichannel Supply Chain Solutions: Optimizing for Omnichannel Fulfillment
Omnichannel fulfillment–fulfillment of an order through multiple possible channels–is no longer just a trend in retail, it’s a necessity. Customers expect to be able to order items from anywhere and…