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The Top 5 Warehousing Best Practices in Supply Chain Management

ThroughPut

Studies show that worldwide, companies spend an estimated $350 billion a year on warehousing, and this number is only estimated to increase with high dependence on traditional warehouse practices. Warehousing is a vital function of global supply chain management, however often overlooked. Lean warehousing.

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What is Order Processing? How it Works & Key Methods

Unleashed

Conversely, the order fulfilment process in this example might include picking the packets of coffee beans from the warehouse shelf, packaging them securely with the correct shipping label, and dispatching them for delivery to the customer’s address. The customer’s information and payment are verified for accuracy.

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Warehouse Cost Savings: 5 Key Areas of Focus and 13 Practical Objectives

GlobalTranz

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. 5 Key Areas to Focus on in the Pursuit of Warehouse Cost Savings.

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Inventory Carrying Cost: Formula, Definition & How to Calculate

Unleashed

With a simple calculation, you can understand what it costs to store and maintain goods. This number can then be used as a benchmark for continual improvement, supporting sustainable business growth. What is inventory carrying cost? What inventory costs are not considered carrying costs?

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How Returns Management Works: Process, Tips, & Best Practices

Unleashed

If you’re selling products, your customers should feel confident that they can negotiate with you in the event their purchased goods arrive damaged, incorrect, or are no longer required. A system should be set up for tracking key returns metrics, such as the rate of return, refund rate, exchange rate, and time per return.

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Augmenting Your Logistics Operations with Digital Yards

Talking Logistics

Focused on specific information—such as warehouse automation—this data is virtually useless for the shipper that wants to streamline and gain visibility over its yard processes. This, in turn, degrades the quality and potential insight that the data will be able to provide.

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The Past, Present, and Future of Technology in the Warehouse

Logistics Bureau

Imagine stepping back in time to visit a large warehousing operation in 1990. Now imagine what the distribution center of 2045 will look like if technology continues to disrupt logistics as profoundly as it has done since the 1990s. 1990: A Fine Vintage for Warehouse Operators. 1990: A Fine Vintage for Warehouse Operators.