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The Top 5 Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Logistics!

How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Will Change Decision Making!

There’s no other way to describe it: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the world of logistics. That may seem like a cliché, or hype, or buzz, but it is true.

The tech is fundamentally changing the way packages move around the world, from predictive analytics to autonomous vehicles and robotics. Here are the top five ways in which Artificial Intelligence is transforming the logistics industry as we know it:

3 Reasons to Increase Warehouse Maintenance!

Preventive vs Predictive Maintenance – Which is Better? (Infographic)

Modern warehouses today contain a mixture of equipment, software solutions and highly skilled professionals in order to fulfill the supply chain requirements, all requiring warehouse maintenance.

Over the past decade, warehouses have been a trusted source of practicing seamless logistics operations. However, warehouse management is a challenging task to stay alive in the competitive market.

Our 2019 Top 10 List! (Part 2)

Our 2019 Top 10 List!

As we come to the end of our 3rd year here at Supply Chain Game Changer it is time to publish our semi-annual 2019 Top 10 List.

First we want to thank our readers. Our audience and reach continues to expand with Supply Changer now being ranked as one of the Top 20 Supply Chain blogs in the world and one of the Top 15 Procurement blogs in the world. Both are record achievements for us.

Second we want to thank our guest contributors. With dozens of writers and articles we continue to fulfill our vision of sharing expertise and experience from all over the world.

We thank you for your ongoing support and ask you to continue to spread the word about Supply Chain Game Changer. There is truly something of value for everyone no matter what challenge you are facing each and every day.

Here we present our Top 10 list for the second half of 2019. Enjoy!

Inspirational Supply Chain Quotes

What Exactly Is Supply Chain Management? 10 Different Definitions!

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Here we present a series of thought provoking and inspirational Supply Chain quotes.

“If you think of standardization as the best that you know today, but which is to be improved tomorrow; you get somewhere.” ~ Henry Ford, founder Ford Motor Company

“Eighty-five percent of the reasons for failure are deficiencies in the systems and process rather than the employee. The role of management is to change the process rather than badgering individuals to do better.” ~ W. Edwards Deming

Improve Lifting Operations Across Warehouses!

Warehouse Fulfillment – Move Material to the People, Not Vice Versa!

Efficiency is paramount in a warehouse operation. Whether your warehouse stores temperature controlled materials, FMCG, or industrial materials, the lifting and handling operations within a warehouse are a fundamental part of what makes a warehouse efficient.

Therefore, a continuous improvement strategy of lifting operations should be in place to ensure efficiency is always in mind. Here, we explain how to improve lifting operations by employing modern loading bay solutions, along with other strategies that should form part of any future plans.

6 Techniques to Reduce Last Mile Delivery Costs!

Last Mile Delivery Explained! (Infographic)

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Last mile deliveries are one of the major costs that companies bear when it comes to breaking down the costs of the supply chain as a whole. The most efficient way to deal with this would be implementing a last mile delivery platform. We will get to that in a bit as we talk about how to reduce last mile delivery costs.

According to a report by Capgemini, last mile deliveries account for over 41% of the overall supply chain costs. Having determined that it becomes necessary that companies find ways to reduce last mile delivery costs.

Truck Drivers – Unsung Heroes of the Supply Chain! (Infographic)

Truck Drivers are a Vital Part of the Supply Chain!

Anywhere you go anywhere in the world you will find truck drivers delivering goods. Roads and highways are filled with trucks of all shapes sizes. Tractor trailers of all configurations are everywhere on the roads.

If you are driving a car you may be annoyed by all of these trucks. Or if you are an environmentalist you may be concerned by the fuel consumption of these behemoths.

But the reality is that these truck drivers are the backbone of our societies and our economies. They deliver the goods that we need to live the lives that we enjoy. Without them the economy would stop and life as we know it would not be the same.

Truck drivers are truly the unsung heroes of the Supply Chain!

DIM Weight Pricing Explained!

Last Mile Delivery: Stop Shipping Air and Empty Boxes!

The 2014 holiday season marked the last Q4 end-of-year sales period where packages shipped based on actual weight. With the start of 2015, UPS and FedEx instituted a dimensional DIM weight pricing structure.

The US Postal Service has since adopted this pricing model, also referred to as DIM weight pricing. This has changed the way freight companies calculate shipping charges.

The Value of Refrigerated Transport!

How Cold Chain Differs Between the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries!

Refrigerated transport is a vital component of global supply chains. It allows businesses to distribute their products at the right temperature as they make their way through the world’s supply chain.

It also allows you to keep your product fresher for longer, resulting in fewer product returns and more satisfied customers.

To further support how refrigerated transport is so valuable in a global supply chain, below are several more reasons:

What are White Glove Services? All You Need to Know!

Omnichannel Customer Service Best Practices!

The growth of the eCommerce industry redefined the whole meaning of customer satisfaction, including the provision of white glove services.

A product’s quality and price no longer define how much value a good has. The tremendous shift of the seller-consumer dynamics now puts convenience, speed, and outstanding logistics supervision on the consumer’s list for a complete buying experience.

Supply Chain is Tackling Food Waste Like Never Before!

Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken!

Consumers are demanding more from the companies they buy from, and Supply Chain Management is at the forefront of delivering that increased responsibility. Consumers increasingly want goods that are produced ethically, sustainably, and with a minimum of waste.

With the prevalence of digital technologies like Blockchain, companies have more tools at their disposal to dig into their supply chains and make sure that they meet these consumer standards – and if they don’t, they have less of an excuse.

One Supply Chain Sustainability topic that’s been getting a lot of attention lately is the issue of food waste.

A fascinating new article in Bloomberg digs into the magnitude of the issue, and the efforts ramping up – some backed by big venture capital investment – to stop it.

Guide to Setting Shipping for Your E-Commerce Business!

22 Tips for Offering Profitable Free Shipping! (Infographic)

Shipping’s importance has expanded dramatically in the e-commerce and entrepreneurial innovation era. Customers increasingly want businesses to distribute items globally faster and more efficiently.

Failure to do this can be disastrous for e-commerce business owners since they risk losing clients and their businesses.

Implementing cost-effective and efficient shipping solutions is critical to your business. This article will provide helpful hints to make the journey proceed more smoothly.

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Bronwen Hann, President at Argentus

6 Reasons Supply Chain Employees Look For New Jobs!

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series. This interview is with Bronwen Hann, President at Argentus.

Delivery in the Age of Amazon!

Last Mile Delivery! What is your Strategy?

Brands don’t have to be Amazon to build stellar last mile delivery and fulfillment operations that win new business and drive customer loyalty.

However, they do have to look deeply and honestly at the way they run their delivery operations today, and then take the next step forward by making the necessary changes.

If you think delivery is just about transporting a product to the buyer, think again.

Amazon by the Numbers! (Infographic)

How to Sell on Amazon! The Complete Guide!

Whether you love, hate or remain neutral on Amazon, one can only marvel and admire Amazon by the numbers which only appear to be accelerating.

The infographic from Fortna in this post from Jeff Ashcroft provides a startling picture of where Amazon is at currently and how they’re expected to handle over half of online e-commerce transactions with Walmart now only at 5% and growing!

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Competing against Amazon? You need a Blue Ocean strategy!

Amazon by the numbers article and permission to publish here provided by Jeff Ashcroft. Originally published on Supply Chain Game Changer on August 24, 2017.