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Transportation Acceleration Oct 20, 2020

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Transportation is the connective tissue of the supply chain. To say it has been stressed over the past five months is an understatement.

But there’s one topic around transportation management that never seems to go away –– visibility. It seems we’ve been chasing improved visibility for more than a decade. But is it more important now than ever, or is there just more focus and urgency around the topic today?

In this episode of the Nucleus of Innovation podcast, we bring in industry experts to share their perspectives and insight.

Our guests are Gregg Lanyard, transportation product leader, Manhattan Associates and Nimesh Patel, VP, global business development, FourKites.

Are you ready for ‘future systems’? Sep 21, 2020

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Over the past decade, there has been a significant shift toward the cloud for business operational systems. But not all clouds are created the same, and new terms like microservices, cloud-native, Docker and kubernetes may have you confused. In this episode, experts discuss what exactly you should consider when planning the next step in cloud operations for your organization.

“Microservices and Cloud Native Design are Changing the Way We Think About Software”

Guest: Krishna Venkatasamy, product platform leader at Manhattan Associates

Host: Chris Shaw

The Acceleration of Communications and Engagement in Retail Aug 17, 2020

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The effects of the global pandemic on the ways in which retailers are engaging their customers is not restricted to curbside pickup. Customer service and engagement have been turned upside down as well and unified communication is at the center of it all.

In this episode, experts discuss:

The hidden ramifications of contactless commerce.
What happens when the ability to engage your customers is taken away or at least significantly impacted, overnight.
Why shifting communications with customers needs to be as dynamic as shifting the methods of delivery for customers.

Automation And Robotics In Today's Logistics Market Aug 11, 2020

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In this episode, experts from Australia's largest specialized warehousing and order fulfillment provider, eStore Logistics, discuss:

The state of automation and robotics in the ANZ logistics market
Impact of robotics on human labor
Ecommerce acceleration
Consumer trends in ANZ

Guests: eStore Logistics Founder & Managing Director, Leigh Williams, and General Manager, James Ellis.

Man & Machine Jun 08, 2020

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Over the last few years, robotics within the warehouse has been an accelerating trend. It was fueled by tight labor markets and the proliferation of robots and co-bots that offered a possible answer to the relentless acceleration of speed and volume we’ve been experiencing in modern commerce. Fast forward to today, and the labor situation has certainly become more volatile, but the need for advanced automation alongside the human workforce in the DC may be more important than ever.

GUESTS: Karen Leavitt, CMO at Locus Robotics and Adam Kline, senior director, Warehouse Product Management at Manhattan Associates

Proximity Safety in the Warehouse May 07, 2020

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We discuss the long-term effects in the warehouse for labor, as it relates to proximity restrictions that COVID-19 has created.

How can organizations navigate the nuance of a return to normal in a way that will ensure a safe environment during, and after the current coronavirus pandemic?
What technology adaptions in development that will help ensure the health of the labor force?

Life Under Lockdown in ANZ May 05, 2020

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Businesses models are transforming in Australia and New Zealand in response to COVID-19. Join us for a look at life under lockdown, and learn how retailers and supply chains are creatively adapting to meet current needs and provide flexibility for the future.

Featuring Raghav Sibal, Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand at Manhattan Associates

Host: James Canham-Ash, Manhattan Associates’ EMEA Communications and Public Relations Manager

Life & Business In Japan During COVID-19 Pandemic Apr 30, 2020

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What impact is COVID-19 having in Japan? Our expert guest shares insights into:

· How consumer behaviors and lifestyles have been affected

· Ways key industries are adapting

· Opportunities for supply chains to become stronger

Featuring Naohide Takatani, Managing Director for Japan and Korea at Manhattan Associates. Host: James Canham-Ash, Manhattan Associates’ EMEA Communications and Public Relations Manager.

Virtualization of Services and Implementations Apr 20, 2020

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The same COVID-19 restrictions that are keeping you quarantined at home are keeping your project teams and resources away as well. What are the best practices and lessons learned when it comes to delivering a technical project on time during a global pandemic?

Managing DC Labor During a Pandemic Apr 16, 2020

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So, your labor in the DC just got even tougher to manage? How can we keep the supply chain moving while keeping our employees comforted and engaged?

In this episode, host Chris Shaw, brings on Steve Banker, VP of Supply Chain Management at ARC Advisory Group Peter Schnorbach, Senior Labor and Engagement Product Leader at Manhattan Associates.

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