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Getting smart about using software intelligence
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Getting smart about using software intelligence

Our exclusive survey finds six out of 10 readers are now using software to analyze their supply chain operations.

Where's the payback in software?
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Where's the payback in software?

The pitch is that supply chain software will slash costs and take performance to new levels. But our exclusive survey finds that nearly half of software users have not gotten the expected return on their investment.

R is for "robot": interview with Tom Bonkenburg
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R is for "robot": interview with Tom Bonkenburg

We're likely to see more robots in DCs within the decade. But Tom Bonkenburg says the first wave will probably look a lot more like driverless forklifts than R2-D2 or C-3PO.

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Study: to excel at omnichannel distribution, you need the right stuff

Everyone wants to be the master of the omnichannel universe. But our exclusive study shows that most companies have been reluctant to make the necessary investment in distribution technology.

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Has a British retailer solved the omnichannel puzzle?

Instead of shipping cases or pallets to stores, John Lewis moved to a replenishment model of "buy one, replace one."

Omnichannel navigator: interview with Kerry W. Coin
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Omnichannel navigator: interview with Kerry W. Coin

For many retailers, omnichannel commerce is new and uncharted territory. But consultant Kerry W. Coin has been there and now offers some guidance on how retailers can master a strategy that's fraught with supply chain challenges.

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Who's using YMS and why (or why not)

Despite demonstrated benefits, yard management systems haven't seen widespread adoption—particularly among smaller companies. A recent DCV survey offers some clues as to why.

Cloud-based WMS: how friendly?
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Cloud-based WMS: how friendly?

Despite the hype about their user-friendliness, cloud-based warehouse management systems still may require systems integration work.

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