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James A. Cooke

James A. Cooke

James Cooke is a principal analyst with Nucleus Research in Boston, covering supply chain planning software. He was previously the editor of CSCMP?s Supply Chain Quarterly and a staff writer for DC Velocity.
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technology review

Getting smart about using software intelligence

May 5, 2016
James A. Cooke
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Our exclusive survey finds six out of 10 readers are now using software to analyze their supply chain operations.
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technology review

Where's the payback in software?

April 24, 2015
James A. Cooke
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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.
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thought leaders

R is for "robot": interview with Tom Bonkenburg

November 10, 2014
James A. Cooke
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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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special report

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

October 29, 2014
James A. Cooke
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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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perspective

Has a British retailer solved the omnichannel puzzle?

October 29, 2014
James A. Cooke
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Instead of shipping cases or pallets to stores, John Lewis moved to a replenishment model of "buy one, replace one."
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thought leaders

Omnichannel navigator: interview with Kerry W. Coin

October 24, 2014
James A. Cooke
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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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techwatch

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

October 13, 2014
James A. Cooke
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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.
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technology review

Cloud-based WMS: how friendly?

September 15, 2014
James A. Cooke
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Despite the hype about their user-friendliness, cloud-based warehouse management systems still may require systems integration work.
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techwatch

Make software learning easy for the work force

September 15, 2014
James A. Cooke
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Computerized training systems designed specifically for warehouse and logistics applications can make mastering the software easier.
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techwatch

TMS or 3PL?

August 18, 2014
James A. Cooke
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Before hiring a 3PL to manage your freight, consider whether you can do it yourself using transportation management software.
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