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Here are the top automotive inbound supply best practices

The Network Effect

In earlier posts, I talked about order aggregation , new inventory replenishment policies , why a network model makes so much sense , the all important ASN , and international shipping. Overall, the future for the inbound automotive supply chain is subscription based software platform services in the cloud.

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How Manufacturers Can Take Control of Inventory with RFID Technology

QAD

As I discussed in a recent article in RFID Journal , RFID technology has changed a lot since 2005 and could be the secret to ensuring greater visibility and inventory accuracy this year. RFID tags are one of the best technologies for quickly and accurately tracking goods throughout the value chain. What is RFID Technology?

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Inventory Control in Manufacturing: 7 Strategies to Maximize Service Levels and Profit Amid Disruption

ToolsGroup

Like most industries, manufacturers around the world are feeling the pinch of inventory disruption brought on by shortages and other supply chain challenges. Depending on what report you read, manufacturers are either stockpiling inventory to meet service levels or scrambling to stock up on inventory and often miss the mark due to shortages.

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Seasonal Inventory and 7 Ways to Manage It Effectively

ToolsGroup

More than ever, seasonal inventory needs to be carefully accounted for during the demand forecasting and inventory planning process , ensuring right-sized inventory that can meet customer expectations while limiting the spend and use of working capital. Benefits of Effective Seasonal Inventory Management.

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Metcalf’s Law Does Not Apply to Supply Chain Management

Logistics Viewpoints

Nulogy, for example, is a platform for collaboration between consumer goods brands and their copacker and comanufacturing partners. Chris Castle, the vice president of product management at Nulogy, said that collaboration in the consumer goods industry was more even handed than in industries like automotive.

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5 Reasons to Leave Your 3PL with Shane Hanson

The Logistics of Logistics

Square1 primarily serves clients in the Beauty, Packaged Food, Apparel, and Consumer Goods industries, and currently works with 40 domestic and international clients. Square1 Logistics serves clients across various industries, including food and beverage, consumer goods, and automotive.

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A Tale of Two Industries: Surprising Demand Spikes amid Supply Chain Disruption

ToolsGroup

I have been a ToolsGroup partner since 2015, after working over 10 years at a global consumer goods company, where I started knowing and enjoying the benefits of ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+). A surprisingly buoyant automotive spare parts market. My company Advancetics B.V.

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