ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Introduction: In the rapidly evolving tech industry, maintaining optimal inventory management practices is crucial for sustained growth and competitiveness. This blog delves into industry-leading inventory management best practices. It involves receiving, tracking, and efficiently storing these products.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Understanding the most valuable inventory control techniques, along with utilizing inventory control template Excel, is essential if you want to ensure effective inventory management. The primary goal of inventory control is to reduce the costs associated with holding stock.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014. Read the Full Post.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In an era where environmental concerns are taking center stage, sustainability has emerged as a critical driver of success for manufacturers, big and small. Governments, consumers, and stakeholders increasingly prioritize sustainable practices, urging manufacturers to reevaluate their operations.

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QAD

MARCH 28, 2019

Inventory accuracy and minimizing stockouts are very important to customer satisfaction, but a few other metrics also impact the ability to meet customer expectations. Companies can use these metrics to help ensure they are doing everything possible to satisfy their customers at a manageable and sustainable cost.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 26, 2023

Connecting real-time inventory insights with merchandise planning applications enables truly dynamic retail planning. This not only improves the experience for customers but also optimizes business performance and supports sustainability objectives.” Want to learn more secrets to successful inventory management?

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Indicated in the report summary was: “ The sustained growth in the logistics industry continues to be fueled by high levels of inventory and the associated levels of cost and utilization associated with holding them. According to the September report , growth is increasing for inventory levels, inventory and warehousing costs.

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Logility

JANUARY 26, 2017

The second part of Drucker’s quote, “if you can't measure it, you can't improve it,” really brings home the importance of having the right set of metrics. In the field of supply chain management, we have created an abundance of metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs). requires a different set of metrics.

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BlueYonder

MAY 7, 2024

This blog was co-written by Terence Leung and Clint Riser with Blue Yonder’s Industry & Solutions Marketing team. Our customers trust in our ability to help enable their digital initiatives and simultaneously improve their key performance metrics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

Prioritizing collaboration across the supply chain will enable companies to navigate uncertainties, achieve sustainable growth, and drive long-term success. Here is a summary of the key supply chain characteristics of each of the manufacturing strategy and how it impacts collaboration with suppliers. Nari Viswanathan is currently Sr.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 30, 2024

The platform is designed to enhance inventory management and provide accurate demand planning and forecasting, crucial for optimizing supply chain efficiency. The tools use cognitive technology to streamline operations across the global supply chain, driving efficiency, sustainability, resilience, and competitive advantage.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

These are challenges that will only become more threatening if they are not curbed, paying strict attention to supply chain sustainability. billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. Sustainability in the supply chain, while tricky to practice, is possible. Putting sustainability into practice.

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IQMS

JULY 22, 2019

The Warehouse Inventory Management Software market grew to $1.4B Warehouse Inventory Management software and systems help reduce infrastructure costs and enable the reallocation of existing IT resources to drive productivity improvements, according to IDC. How Warehouse Inventory Management Software improves efficiency.

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

One crucial area of business that all companies can address to achieve better sustainability is the supply chain. Section One – Internal Alignment and Goal Setting To implement an effective supply chain sustainability strategy, organizations must first discover where they can align internally and then work together to create goals.

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

One crucial area of business that all companies can address to achieve better sustainability is the supply chain. At the core of any successful supply chain sustainability plan, there are four main areas: The breaking down of data siloes and subsequent goal setting. Determine Which Sustainability Areas to Focus on.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

In my earlier blog , I explored how integrated business planning (IBP) can help bring together finance and supply chain operations. IBP helps achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) like sales, customer satisfaction, inventory level and other metrics outlined in the strategic plan.

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Taulia

JULY 11, 2023

Blog Expert Advice 8 min read 11 Jul 2023 By Taulia Share: Share via linkedin Share via twitter Share via facebook Share via email Copied Copy page URL to clipboard 5 supply chain initiatives to combat ESG risks Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks are a threat to both the operational health and reputation of diverse companies.

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ModusLink Corporation

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the pivotal role that 3PL plays in modern supply chains and how partnering with experts like ModusLink can unlock success. They handle everything from warehousing and transportation to order fulfillment and inventory management, all while optimizing routes, transportation modes, and storage solutions.

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DynaSys

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Prerequisite #3: Flow-Based Metrics. The DDAE model uses different metric emphases within each of the operational, tactical and strategic relevant ranges to promote and protect flow today and into the future. Strategic metrics emphasize contribution margin, working capital control and customer base control and development.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

It is for this reason, that we analyze the patterns of the Metrics That Matter using orbit charts over the period of 2006-2014. The analysis is designed to analyze supply chain leader success on a portfolio of metrics. Nine out of ten are stuck unable to make improvements in these Supply Chain Metrics That Matter.

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Adexa

JULY 17, 2023

In the past it would take us hours to produce a blog. It allows organizations to track and monitor inventory levels, production status, transportation, and other crucial supply chain activities. This was done within seconds. It is a comprehensive list of why companies are putting so much focus on automation and digitalization.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 3, 2022

However, ignoring the effect of something with such a profound impact on consumers’ day-to-day lives can lead to severe miscalculations in everything from sales and inventory to markdowns and staffing levels. Aligning these impacts across key retail functions is best completed in a scalable and sustainable manner.

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Arkieva

APRIL 19, 2016

This blog is a follow-up on 2 earlier blogs ‘ Balancing Cash Cost and Service: The Supply Chain Triangle ’ and ‘ The Best Practice Frontier in the Supply Chain Triangle.’ In those blogs we have shown there is a lack of alignment when setting targets for the Cash, Cost and Service in companies. It proves to be more resilient.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Better Inventory Management for eCommerce. As more and more businesses sell online, they are starting to see the impact that eCommerce has on their inventory management operations. In this post we discuss how eCommerce is affecting inventory management strategies. eCommerce impacts inventory management in many ways.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 25, 2019

Without baseline metrics on what you want to improve on and why, how can you be confident your strategy is working? And because machine learning systems get smarter over time, having a consistent method of measurement is even more important to ensure you can accurately track how outcomes and ROI are improving against established metrics.

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Taulia

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog Expert Advice 8 min read 26 Jun 2023 By Taulia Share: Share via linkedin Share via twitter Share via facebook Share via email Copied Copy page URL to clipboard The supply chain process: Step by step The supply chain process influences how effectively you manage costs, mitigate risks, and meet customer expectations.

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BlueYonder

MAY 16, 2023

With omni-channel fulfillment, automation, labor, and sustainability trends accelerating, we believe that this placement reflects our innovation-driven culture that is inspired by our customers in the manufacturing, retail, and third-party logistics (3PL) industries.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

This blog post formed in my head as I worked with clients this month. Granular data by volume is a must to be able to manage replenishment, network design, and inventory targets. A simplistic view is that supply chain excellence is the trade-off of cost, inventory and customer service. Time horizon. The takeaway? The reason why?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 30, 2020

World Class Inventory Turnover Breakthrough Elements! “If we are truly a Supply Chain Services Company, then why is our Inventory Turnover only at 7?”, We needed to be dramatically better at managing Inventory to convince ourselves, and our customers, that we were a trusted and leading Supply Chain Services partner.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

As we have discussed in other blog posts we have tackled Inventory Turnover several times, amongst many other challenges. Your challenge may be trying to improve Inventory performance or trying to create a transformational improvement in some other area. There are many, many metrics that are involved in running a business.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. This Part 2 blog post will explore the innovative solutions and initiatives that will ensure success for the digital journey. And how should they be solving for them?

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Locus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Efficiently managing returns, also known as reverse logistics, is imperative for maintaining customer relations, sustainable practices, and overall economic viability. It is vital that shippers optimize the below metric to success in their overall growth. Reasons Why Shippers Face Returns?

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Enterra Insights

JULY 27, 2021

Khaled Soufani and Christoph Loch, professors at the University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School, believe the new normal will (or, at least, should) include a greater focus on sustainability. She explains, “Almost every company these days has a sustainability page on their website. Some use the term circularity.

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ThroughPut

MAY 3, 2024

In this blog, we’ll tell you what the evolution of a LMS has been and what you should look for while choosing the best Logistics Management Software. Ambiguity in Inventory Visibility, Tracking and Management The Challenge For a manufacturer, inventory acts as a foundation for a successful and efficient supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 28, 2023

The focus often turns to improvements in working capital efficiencies, inventory and capacity management in addition to more efficient asset management. Such decisions can relate to either maximizing inventory or product demand fulfillment, minimizing changeovers or inventory consumption.

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ThroughPut

MAY 2, 2024

Thanks to the increasing competition in today’s global markets, growing customer expectations, and the rising demand for products with shorter life cycles, most businesses have been forced to sharply focus their attention on accurate demand sensing – and planning for it – to stay profitable and sustainable.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

Greater Eco-logistic Awareness In recent years, environmental sustainability has increased in weight and importance to become an increasingly relevant factor when making decisions. This concern for environmental sustainability will continue to be relevant within the warehouse.

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