The Supply Chain Director’s Guide to Direct Store Delivery Automation Technology

Timing is everything in the retail, food & beverage, and CPG industries.

March 17, 2022

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**Brought to you in partnership with BlueStar and Appware Solutions**

Late deliveries and empty shelves leave consumers frustrated and store managers searching for distribution or brand alternatives. Unfortunately, recent supply chain disruptions have placed additional stress on distributors as they try to meet demand for more direct store deliveries (DSD).

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How Baltimore Bridge Collapse Continues to Impact Shipments

Baltimore is running out of freight to pick up due to the lack of inbound shipments, so the containers at port have been sitting for a while.

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Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award

This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!

Flash is your go-to partner for service supply chain solutions

Flash is your go-to partner for service supply chain solutions

Flash specializes in helping OEMs meet customer SLAs. Whatever the scenario, Flash is prepared and equipped to successfully deliver your spare parts.

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How Baltimore Bridge Collapse Continues to Impact Shipments

Baltimore is running out of freight to pick up due to the lack of inbound shipments, so the containers at port have been sitting for a while.

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Parts-as-a-Service Solutions Uses Machine Health to Predict Shutdown Before it Occurs

Augury partnered with DSV to introduce a new Parts-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution that uses machine health to predict machine faults before they occur.

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EROAD Incorporates Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to Accelerate Product Development

EROAD Limited announced plans to develop new products and features using Microsoft’s generative AI to deliver innovative user experiences.

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AI Perception Software for Next-Generation Vehicles

Plus launched PlusVision, artificial intelligence (AI) perception software designed to be used in advanced safety systems, ADAS applications, and higher levels of autonomy.

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Penske’s AI Platform to Deliver Real-Time Insight into Fleet Performance

Penske Truck Leasing unveiled Catalyst AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that delivers real-time insight into fleet performance.

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Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award

This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!

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Leveraging Diverse Generational Skills for AI-Driven Logistics Success

The next five years represent a unique moment of generational equilibrium when all these qualities will co-exist in the logistics workforce. This is a golden opportunity that the industry should seize.

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Reshaping Supply Chain Strategy Will Help Outpace Disruption

From network diversification to the adoption of GenAI, the latest Gartner research offers industry predictions to help companies develop organizational skills and secure new energy sources.

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Global Trade Activity Indicates Rebound in Demand for Manufactured Goods

New data from Tradeshift's Q1 Index of Global Trade Health paints an encouraging picture for global trade, with robust growth observed in China and the United States, alongside indications of a rebound in global demand for manufactured goods.

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Leveraging AI and Automation in Food Logistics for Seamless Operations

The strategic application of AI and automation in inventory management and demand forecasting represents significant opportunities for the food logistics supply chain. Here's how.

Gather Ai Drone Greatly Reduce Manual Counts

Drone-Powered Inferred Case Count and Location Occupancy Capabilities

Gather AI announced two new capabilities -- inferred case counting and location occupancy -- designed to enable warehouses to get automated, digitized counts and location utilization reports.

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IoT Technology for Reefer Trailer Temperature Monitoring

The LoRa ATL-1 wireless temperature monitoring system from Wireless Links allows for a simple plug-and-play setup that is easily scalable for cold rooms and refrigerated trailers.

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EUDR Solutions Enable Businesses to Navigate EU Regulation on Deforestation

KOLTIVA launched its EUDR Solutions, tailored for businesses seeking EUDR compliance.

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AI-Powered Planning Tool for Shipping Liners

Bearing AI launched an AI-powered Deployment Planner to help liners better balance the complexities of environmental compliance with increasing demand for quicker transportation of goods and the need to meet profitability goals.

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4 Ways to Make AI Work for Food Suppliers

Navigating the sea of AI service providers, choosing the right solution and getting up and running as quickly and smoothly as possible comes down to these four steps.

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54% of Supply Chain and Logistics Operations Prioritize Automation to Mitigate Workforce Shortages

The top technology choices in the study were delivery route optimization (54%) and driver mobile productivity (45%) solutions. For knowledge workers, the top technology choice in the study was real-time shipment tracking (53%).

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Arms of Steel: How Robotics and Wearables Address Labor Shortages

As technology continues to advance, the joint effort between human workers and these innovative solutions is offering safety, security and longevity to the future of warehouse advancement.

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Digitalization Efforts to Help Shippers Navigate Complex Supply Chain Landscape

Digitalization will remain a linchpin of success, enabling all industry stakeholders to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead in this dynamic world of global trade.

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Transforming Food Supply Chain Management Through Automation

Leveraging AI alongside cloud technology has emerged as a powerful enabler for automating complex tasks and ensuring food and beverage product quality.

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I'm Fine. Everything is Fine.

The supply chains of today are up against the clock in a number of ways, whether it's meeting California's renewable energy mandates, or FSMA's updated regulations, or even just being able to conduct business in an orderly fashion.

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Logistics Reimagined for Next-Level Customer Satisfaction

More companies are turning to integrated digital logistics ecosystems to help optimize their entire supply chain flow and maintain or improve the customer experience.

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AI Products to Provide Unprecedented Visibility into Physical Operations

Motive announced new products and services designed to significantly improve visibility for leaders in sectors like transportation, logistics and more.

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AI Enhancements Aid in Shop Floor Productivity

QAD Inc. released enhancements to its comprehensive suite of Adaptive Applications, designed to help with workforce shortages, process inefficiencies and the need for agility.

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Supply Chain Stability Improving Despite Ongoing Challenges: Study

Research from the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) and KPMG LLP suggests a complete return to pre-pandemic normalcy remains unlikely in 2024 though.