Looking Ahead to the Future of Supply Chain Operations
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Looking Ahead to the Future of Supply Chain Operations

As the supply chain continues to evolve in the face of new challenges, companies can stay ahead of the curve by doing regular roadmap alignments and implementing technologies that allow them to anticipate change.

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Getting Armed for Omnichannel Success
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Getting Armed for Omnichannel Success

Omnichannel fulfillment becomes more complex every day. Success lies in finding innovative and cost-effective ways to distribute high-volume consumer and retail goods.

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Don’t Abandon Your Just-In-Time Supply Chain, Revamp It
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Don’t Abandon Your Just-In-Time Supply Chain, Revamp It

Turbulence and uncertainty resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, climate-related disruptions, geopolitical tensions between the United States and China, and the war between Russia and Ukraine have called into question the wisdom of continuing to operate factories on a just-in-time basis that are dependent on global supply chains.

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TikTok's secret plans for an online shopping empire in the U.S.
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TikTok's secret plans for an online shopping empire in the U.S.

TikTok is trying to bring a version of China’s $400 billion livestream shopping industry to the United States, according to internal company information reviewed by Semafor. The plan, a person familiar with the matter said, is part of a wider global initiative that TikTok leaders have dubbed “Project Aquaman.”

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The Last Mile
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The Last Mile

Last week, Amazon confirmed reports that it has scaled back real-world piloting for its last-mile delivery robot, Scout. The ~400-person team will mostly scatter to the wind.

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Lee Valley Tools investing millions in warehouse robotics
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Lee Valley Tools investing millions in warehouse robotics

Lee Valley is investing $5 million in new technology that will use robots to retrieve items from specially designed bins at its 150,000-square-foot warehouse and manufacturing plant on Carp Road and deliver them to employees for shipping.

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