Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

My client attempted to have a supply chain discussion to improve flow, and his executive group just did not get it. I was promoted to run the warehouse, and at the time, I had no experience in distribution, but was asked to run the largest distribution center in the system. A warehouse is the tip of the spear for dysfunction.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2022

Retailers also took steps to contain costs and preserve margins as they reoriented toward e-commerce like never before, including putting solutions in place to more effectively navigate carrier capacity caps and improve the visibility, accessibility, and mobility of inventory. According to Digital Commerce 360 , U.S.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case procurement strategies. At that time, 31% had raised prices on end consumers to offset the negative impact. What is just-in-time procurement?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2023

These same pundits also predict that AI could lead to increases in global GDP by trillions of dollars in the same time frame. However, AI’s inability to solve the very limited problem of ensuring that inventory is located in the right place in a warehouse suggests that planners don’t have to worry too much about job security.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Efficient warehousing is all about knowing what’s working, what’s failing, and what can be improved. When you measure and analyse the right warehouse KPIs, you can make better-informed business decisions based on real data. In this guide to warehouse KPIs: What are ‘warehouse KPIs’ and why should you use them?

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Just-in-time inventory (JIT) is the antithesis of just-in-case inventory and can be a valuable method of reducing waste and streamlining the supply chain. This means lead times can remain short and they have relinquished the responsibility and associated risks of carrying stock that does not have a purpose.

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RFgen

APRIL 30, 2024

The answer lies in modern inventory management best practices. Specifically, the use of perpetual inventory systems. What is a perpetual inventory system? Perpetual inventory management relies on technology to track inventory with timely data and a high degree of accuracy. Wonder no more.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In addition to standard warehousing operations, your third-party logistics (3PL) provider may be able to handle additional value-added services. With these services, your 3PL partner can perform – within the warehouse – many services that go beyond basic pick, pack and ship. The driver is early to a retailer appointment.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 19, 2019

by Richard Cushing In part one of my inventory management best practices series I argue that inventory cannot be managed until it is controlled, and present the notion our general willingness to apportion blame upon unreliable data from enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is misplaced.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

In part one of “Regaining control: Inventory management best practices” , we talked about controlling inventory, before being able to competently manage inventory. Inventory management best practices all about getting organized. Did the vendor ship the wrong item? by Richard Cushing.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In an increasingly unpredictable world environment, practices for planning and forecasting inventory levels that worked in the past need to be reviewed. In the 1990s, APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) arose as a solution for making better decisions about inventory. Inventory optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

I have often written about legal issues and battles in California, as the state has been in the news for its warehouse and trucking emission rules, independent contractor rules for gig workers, and union disagreements at ports. The fund had a slow start with reportedly just $110 million invested into startups in its first year.

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Locus Robotics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

By Mary Hart Warehouse, supply chain, and fulfillment center managers deal with multiple headaches on a daily basis — rising order volumes, lowering numbers of people to hire, demands for next-day delivery, budget constraints, and the inability to move to a new facility to gain more space.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2024

The goods flow through 3 import centers, 14 strategically located distribution centers in North America, 106 final-mile shipping hubs, and nearly 1,700 branch locations. Michael Jacobs “Well, the last time we spoke, we had just begun our journey with our market distribution center (MDC) strategy. Across the US, Ferguson has 6.5

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 22, 2022

”[1] She adds, “Economists define inflation as the rate of increase in prices over a given period of time. The irony of excess inventory. Reporters from Bloomberg explain, “A nationwide inventory glut has led to unexpected bargains for U.S. Lower demand for big-ticket items contributed to U.S.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In an increasingly unpredictable world environment, practices for planning and forecasting inventory levels that worked in the past need to be reviewed. In the 1990s, APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) arose as a solution for making better decisions about inventory. Inventory optimization.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 19, 2023

However, for companies with extensive inventory and warehouse facilities, integrating a Warehouse Management System with their ERP system can bring additional value. What is a Warehouse Management System? A Warehouse Management System (WMS) plays a vital role in efficiently managing inventory within a warehouse.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

contraction threshold which is noted as the first time this has occurred since the depths of the global pandemic in 2020. contraction threshold which is noted as the first time this has occurred since the depths of the global pandemic in 2020. Report authors indicated that the September decline was quite broad-based.

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Clear Spider

MARCH 21, 2024

AI inventory solutions create more powerful and adaptive supply chains. In today’s fast-paced world, simple, reactive supply chains just won’t cut it. In today’s fast-paced world, simple, reactive supply chains just won’t cut it. They detect disruptions in real time and deploy the most effective solution.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 25, 2022

Supply Chain Matters reflects on an all too familiar challenge when conditions of excess inventory exist in supply chain planning, execution and customer fulfillment processes. . The presumption is that this inventory will be made available for this year’s holiday fulfillment period. Background. The Argument.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 4, 2020

Keys to Success in Warehouse Management/Order Fulfillment! On-Demand Warehousing article and permission to publish here provided by Will Schneider at Fulfillmentcompanies.net. And right now, you might be thinking of giving this new-fangled on-demand warehousing a go. What Is On-Demand Warehousing? I’ve been there.

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Vinculum

JULY 26, 2021

One of the biggest questions arises is how this pandemic situation is changing warehousing and distribution. With a massive impact not only on warehousing and distribution but also on industry processes as a whole, COVID is altering how we look at warehousing and distribution. Thus the need for digitization comes in.

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6 River Systems

MARCH 23, 2022

Warehousing and logistics management is constantly evolving. Managing a warehouse in today’s climate can be a challenge. As we near the end of Q1 2022, here are the top eight trends that continue to dominate the warehousing industry. One of the biggest trends that remains for the warehousing industry in 2022 is labor shortages.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

Throw in inefficient warehouse operations, and your profitability shrinks even more. You’re probably all too familiar with issues that can slow down warehouse operations. Things like inaccurate inventory data, redundant processes and mis-picks all waste time. Step 2: Set up revised standard processes.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Warehouse automation is an increasingly popular way to maximize efficiency and accuracy in warehouse operations. It can streamline processes, reduce errors and costs, help manage inventory, and improve safety conditions for workers. You can identify these issues in detail by conducting a warehouse audit.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

Throw in inefficient warehouse operations, and your profitability shrinks even more. You’re probably all too familiar with issues that can slow down warehouse operations. Things like inaccurate inventory data, redundant processes and mis-picks all waste time. Step 2: Set up revised standard processes.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Without the right inventory management solutions in place, it’s almost impossible to maintain optimal stock levels, minimise costs, and improve overall efficiency – all of which are essential to ongoing business success. In this guide: What are inventory management solutions?

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The modern warehouse offers much more than basic storage. It’s home base for sophisticated eCommerce operations, high-velocity retail distribution, vendor managed inventory, and a variety of other services. Types of 3PL Warehousing. There are three basic types of warehousing available to you. The DIY method.

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

In this article: Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Industry News Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 Freight Shipping From China & Alternatives What Are The Current Ocean Freight Rates? The World Trade Organization estimates 43 billion tons of goods are shipped each year—due in part to the rising trend of eCommerce.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 31, 2023

In-transit inventory is a frequently overlooked aspect of inventory management and accounting for product businesses. What is in-transit inventory? In-transit inventory is products that have been shipped by the seller but have yet to reach the customer. Who owns in-transit inventory?

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 31, 2022

With warehouse management systems in the supply chain, businesses go from struggling with consumer demands and hidden bottlenecks to flourishing in sales and expanding with new business strategies. What is a warehouse management system? Advantages of warehousing in supply chain management. Inventory Visibility.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Good warehouse management relies heavily on visibility and coordination as well as strategic planning. To make this happen, businesses need to take advantage of technology solutions that allow them to seamlessly share data, communicate, and execute different warehousing tasks. What is warehouse technology? Let’s get started.

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Vinculum

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

It is essential to accelerate a Warehouse Management System to run any 3PL business which are dealing with physical goods or items that are mostly transported to and from consumers. Time is very crucial and if you do not value time, you may be losing money. A standalone WMS can be used to manage inventory only.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The success of any ecommerce business depends greatly on how it manages its inventory health. Now, for some, inventory health may not be an immediate concern. You might say, “I’ll just order plenty of inventory and wait until it sells out.” What is inventory health?

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

Intermodal freight shipping has been around for decades, but it is growing in popularity due to its many benefits. Integrating intermodal shipping into your supply chain can bring significant cost-savings, increased levels of security, improved safety, and make shipments flexible. What is Intermodal Shipping? Cost-effective.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In a bustling warehouse, safety should always be a top priority. Understanding and being aware of common warehouse accidents is essential for preventing them in the first place. Look at some common warehouse accident pictures and you’ll notice most are forklift accident pictures.

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RFgen

JUNE 16, 2023

That’s why efficient order management processing is essential for today’s distribution and warehouse operations. And automated inventory management may hold the key. Intelligent software solutions can automate inventory management processes like order picking and fulfillment to remove human error and manual tasks.

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