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The Advent WMS Accelerator Technology- Part Three: Synchronized Logistics and More Integrated Inventory Movements

by Bob Ferrari | Sep 30, 2020 | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Technology, Consumer Goods Focused Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Online Customer Fulfillment, Prescriptive or Predictive Analytics, Retail Supply Chain, Service-centered Supply Chains, Supply Chain Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Execution, Supply Chain Technology, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides Part Three of an ongoing multi-part series of blog commentaries focused on a more emerging trend related to traditional Warehouse Management System (WMS) applications, the need for what we term as the WMS Accelerator technology. In this update, readers are provided a more in-depth perspectives on increasing needs for synchronized logistics and workflows as well as the types of benefits this technology can provide.

The Notions of Retailer Target’s Online Fulfillment Business Transformation

by Bob Ferrari | Sep 30, 2020 | Inventory Management, Omni-Channel Commerce Supply Chain Impacts, Online Customer Fulfillment, Retail Supply Chain, Sales and Operations Planning, Supply Chain Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Execution, Supply Chain Performance, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Skills, Supply Chain Technology, Supply Chain Transformation, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides added commentary to retailer Target’s ability to benefit from a four-year journey of online fulfillment business transformation, while overcoming traditional industry thinking, providing the leadership to make appropriate decisions and the wisdom to stay the course.

Highlights of This Week’s Oracle Cloud Applications Virtual Online Event

by Bob Ferrari | Sep 29, 2020 | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Technology, B2B Supply Chain Business Network, Blockchain Technology, ERP Technology and Vendors, Internet of Things, Online Customer Fulfillment, Oracle, Prescriptive or Predictive Analytics, Procurement and Sourcing, Product Lifecycle Management, Supply Chain Business Process, Supply Chain Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Technology, Supply Chain Transformation, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

Supply chain technology industry analyst Bob Ferrari via the Supply Chain Matters blogs provides highlights of the Oracle Cloud Applications online virtual event that occurred this week. Noted is a viewpoint that Oracle is providing added cohesion in its Cloud based applications support strategies as well as more compelling motivations for customers to consider broader Cloud-based adoption.

Breaking- Ocean Container Line CMA CGM Impacted by Reported Cyberattack

by Bob Ferrari | Sep 28, 2020 | Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Technology, Transportation and Logistics | 1 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a breaking report indicating that some operations of ocean container shipping line CMA CGM have been impacted by a cyberattack.

Announcing Published Research Advisory: The Future of Online Customer Fulfillment- More Flexible and Digital Based Warehouse Automation

by Bob Ferrari | Sep 28, 2020 | Online Customer Fulfillment, Operations management, Service-centered Supply Chains, Supply Chain Execution, Supply Chain Technology, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via the Supply Chain Matters blog, announces the general availability of a new technology focused market education Research Advisory: The Future of Online Customer Fulfillment- More Flexible and Digital Based Warehouse Automation.

Featuring September 26 2020 Edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech

by Bob Ferrari | Sep 26, 2020 | Supply Chain Technology, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our September 26 2020 Edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech, a brief synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based blog readership.

Intel Announces Enhanced Internet of Things Technology Enablement

by Bob Ferrari | Sep 23, 2020 | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Technology, Internet of Things, Prescriptive or Predictive Analytics, Service-centered Supply Chains, Supply Chain Technology, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

A highlight of our This Week in Supply Chain Tech column features announcements from Intel in the Internet of Things (IoT) technology deployment arena.

Workforce Realignment and Restructuring Across Global Logistics and Retail Customer Fulfillment

by Bob Ferrari | Sep 21, 2020 | Controlling Supply Chain Costs, Omni-Channel Commerce Supply Chain Impacts, Online Customer Fulfillment, Retail Supply Chain, Service-centered Supply Chains, Supply Chain Business Process, Supply Chain Skills, Supply Chain Technology, Supply Chain Transformation, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights announcements, each within a one-week period, with a common theme of technology driven workforce realignment. These announcements involve global container shipping line Maersk, parcel delivery provider UPS, physical store and online customer fulfillment last-mile delivery involving Amazon and Walmart. The pervasive movement toward online driven fulfillment has many implications and many interpretations, and these types of announcements will likely continue.

New Global Trade Developments Involving Brexit and China

by Bob Ferrari | Sep 16, 2020 | China Supply Chain Strategy, Global trade trends, Manufacturing Strategies, Procurement and Sourcing, Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Risk Management, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights for readers a turn for the worse in the ongoing Brexit Withdrawal talks, and a ruling by the WTO in favor of China. Thus in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 disruption, multi-industry supply chains will have to continue to assess the impacts of a hard Brexit and a more frosted trade relationship and the partial de-coupling of the manufacturing economies of China and the United States.

Leadership History Made in a Classic Industry

by Bob Ferrari | Sep 15, 2020 | Supply Chain Talent Management, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights the appointment of the first female CEO of a major railroad in North America.

Continued Friction in Brexit Talks Again Leads to Brinkmanship

by Bob Ferrari | Sep 8, 2020 | Aerospace Supply Chain, Automotive Supply Chain, Consumer Goods Focused Supply Chain, Global Trade Issues, Global trade trends, Manufacturing Strategies, Procurement and Sourcing, Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Risk Management, Supply Chain Strategy, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides a follow-up to our prior late August update on the status of negotiations concerning the Brexit transition agreement that is due to expire at the end of this year.

Walmart and Its New Online Customer Membership Program

by Bob Ferrari | Sep 4, 2020 | Online Customer Fulfillment, Retail Supply Chain, Service-centered Supply Chains, Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Technology, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

The Supply Chan Matters blog highlights reports indicating that Walmart will launch its newest online customer loyalty program in mid-September. The question is will the third attempt be the charm.

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Category: Transportation and Logistics

The Advent WMS Accelerator Technology- Part Three: Synchronized Logistics and More Integrated Inventory Movements

The Notions of Retailer Target’s Online Fulfillment Business Transformation

Highlights of This Week’s Oracle Cloud Applications Virtual Online Event

Breaking- Ocean Container Line CMA CGM Impacted by Reported Cyberattack

Announcing Published Research Advisory: The Future of Online Customer Fulfillment- More Flexible and Digital Based Warehouse Automation

Featuring September 26 2020 Edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech

Intel Announces Enhanced Internet of Things Technology Enablement

Workforce Realignment and Restructuring Across Global Logistics and Retail Customer Fulfillment

New Global Trade Developments Involving Brexit and China

Leadership History Made in a Classic Industry

Continued Friction in Brexit Talks Again Leads to Brinkmanship

Walmart and Its New Online Customer Membership Program

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