Manhattan Associates Momentum 2023 Conference

Manhattan Associates hosted its annual user conference, Manhattan Momentum, in Phoenix, AZ this week. “Move Life and Commerce Forward” was the theme of the conference. I believe many of us can relate to this theme on a business and personal level, as the impacts of COVID-19 were felt by virtually all businesses and individuals. But […]
The Potential (and Peril) of ChatGPT in Supply Chain Applications

Manhattan Associates, a supplier of supply chain management software solutions and the market share leader for warehouse management systems (WMS), had their Momentum user conference a couple of weeks ago. Sanjeev Siotia, the chief technology officer at Manhattan, spoke about the role of ChatGPT for supply chain management in one of the keynotes on day […]
Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023
Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning. After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. On a daily basis, supply chain teams are juggling new sustainability requirements, supply disruptions, sudden changes in consumer demand, and […]
This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)

That’s all for this week. Enjoy the weekend and the song of the week, I Wanna be your Dog by the Stooges. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. source
The Promise and Peril of Generative AI for Supply Chains

But generative AI is less magic and more like a magic trick, since it can do remarkable things but only under carefully controlled circumstances. A magician can pull a rabbit out of a hat on stage but can’t do repeat the trick again on command in a casual, unexpected encounter. Magic works based on a […]
This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

That’s all for this week. Enjoy the weekend and the song of the week, in honor of the late Tina Turner, The Best. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. source
WMS Modernization at Raymour & Flanigan: Adding Efficiencies to a Positive Customer Experience

Raymour & Flanigan provides high-quality fulfillment services to its customers. However, these capabilities were historically reliant on the “tribal knowledge” of its warehouse staff. Furthermore, quality customer service was not always delivered in the most efficient manner. One telling example is that an item would sometimes pass through three DCs before final delivery to the […]
Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value

Imagine you’ve just received the job offer of your dreams. The company is willing to relocate you thousands of miles away from home and your family is in full support. The interview process is over, but more challenges are ahead. Which school are your children going to attend? Are you going to rent a house […]
Building on the Real-Time Visibility Foundation to Eliminate Silos and Achieve Huge Leaps in Efficiency – Use Case by Use Case

On the one hand, technology has undeniably helped the supply chain industry solve a multitude of previously intractable problems, making supply chains significantly less fragile in the process. On the other hand, the proliferation of so many new supply chain solutions over the past decade or so has further pushed the industry toward siloed ways […]
This Week in Logistics News (May 13 – 19)

That’s all for this week. Enjoy the weekend and the song of the week, Bad Boys by Inner Circle. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 13 – 19) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. source