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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

He also co-authored 5 logistics and supply chain books and supervised many six sigma and lean projects. Author Credentials: Dr. Ed Frazelle was an award-winning professor at Georgia Tech Institute of Technology and he is now a consultant. Cons: It contains some basic math, but not that hard. Our Rating: 4.9/5

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Operational Excellence: Streamlining the Warehouse Layout Process

Talking Logistics

Understand how the inventory moves. The first step in the process is to dig into the data on your current operations to determine the “behavior” of your inventory. This includes characteristics like: The volume of inventory on pallets vs. cartons. Can inventory be racked? Define your company’s “behavior”.

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Rivian: Navigating Supply Chain and Operational Challenges and Embracing Growth

SCMDOJO

Rivian has future plans to construct a new factory in Georgia, requiring an investment of approximately US$5 billion. Utilize technologies like real-time tracking, data analytics, and demand forecasting to optimize inventory management and reduce lead times. billion in financing.

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23 warehouse pros reveal the best ways for warehouses to control & reduce fulfillment costs

6 River Systems

Choose software that facilitates the valuation and control of permanent inventories based on inputs or outputs, with automated stock alerts, that is versatile and independent of the type of business. Define normal parameters and fine-tune the physical inventory system. Once the method is working, standardize it. Robin Schwartz, PHR.