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Inventory Planning/ Optimization

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German Utility VNG Inks Country’s First Deal with Algeria for Pipeline Gas

February 9, 2024
Bloomberg

The agreement, which took effect in January, allows gas to be shipped via pipeline to Italy and then on to Germany, a spokesperson for Sonatrach said.


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RETAIL

How AI Equips Retailers to Predict and Manage Panic Buying

February 5, 2024
Laurence Brenig-Jones, VP of Product Strategy & Marketing, RELEX

The influence of AI in retail extends far beyond managing panic buying. It's evolving into a fundamental component of supply chain management.


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GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Revolutionizing the World of Commerce: Exploring Innovative Trends in Global Supply Chain Management

February 5, 2024
Jagan Reddy, Managing Partner, Netlogistik US

Businesses that leverage cutting-edge technologies can revolutionize their supply chain operations and reap the rewards.


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Watch: Electronics Inventories: From Shortage to Glut

January 31, 2024
Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

P.S. Subramaniam, a partner in the Strategic Operations and Performance practice of Kearney, explains how electronics manufacturers went from having too few materials and components on hand to too many in a very short time — and how they can do a better job of planning in the future.


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A HIGHLY COMPLEX SYSTEM OF ROADWAYS CROSSING OVER ONE ANOTHER SEEN FROM ABOVE
THINK TANK

The Game-Changing Role of Graph Technology in Supply Chain

January 30, 2024
Hemanth Holla & Sudarshan NR, SCB Contributors

As they grow ever more complex, modern supply chains require comprehensive lifecycle orchestration.


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A BOOHOO LOGO ON THE OUTSIDE OF A STORE

Boohoo Cuts Ties with U.K. Supplier After Claims of Overtime Work

January 29, 2024
Bloomberg

The move came out January 26 after a BBC documentary entitled “Boohoo’s Broken Promises” accused the fast-fashion chain of putting undue pressure on garment suppliers.


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THE RIYADH SKYLINE AS THE SUN SETS.

V-LINE, Verusen Partner to Assist with Saudi Supply Chain Optimization

January 26, 2024
SupplyChainBrain

V-LINE said in a statement that its partnership with Verusen will help companies with industrial plants in Saudi Arabia streamline operations, reduce costs and boost efficiency.


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AN ELECTRIFIED BLUE FORD F-150 LIGHTNING PICKUP TRUCK IS PLUGGED INTO AN EV CHARGER.

Ford Cutting Back F-150 Lighting Production Due to Lower EV Demand

January 19, 2024
SupplyChainBrain

The American car manufacturing giant said that it would be cutting back production at its Michigan Rouge Electric Vehicle Center to just one shift starting April 1, 2024.


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A HAND WEARING A BLUE GLOVE CAN BE SEEN HOLDING THREE WHITE PILLS WITH A SMALL CONTAINER OF VARIOUS MEDICATIONS BELOW IT. IN THE BACKGROUND, A GREY AND RED BOX IS LABLED "CANCER DRUGS."

Experts Believe Cheap Generic Drugs Are Hurting the U.S. Supply Chain

January 19, 2024
SupplyChainBrain

Erin Fox, the associate chief pharmacy officer at the University of Utah, claimed that the most recent drug shortages in the U.S. are the “worst” in a decade.



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A WOMAN STANDS WITH A TABLET COMPUTER IN A WAREHOUSE, SURROUNDED BY SYMBOLS FOR SHIPPING METHODS
THINK TANK

Inventory Optimization: How Can You Tell How Close to Optimal You Are?

January 16, 2024
Matthew Bardell, SCB Contributor

Inventory optimization is a phrase much used and abused. The honest minority of supply chain professionals will admit that they don’t objectively know what "good" looks like.


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Inventory Planning/ Optimization

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding inventory planning and optimization and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in inventory planning and optimization are transforming the way companies operate - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using inventory planning solutions for supply chain optimization.

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