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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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

FourKites CEO, Matt Elenjickal One of the two leaders in the real-time transportation visibility market is FourKites. ARC considers real-time visibility solutions, like the one from FourKites, one type of SCCN solution. ARC considers real-time visibility solutions, like the one from FourKites, one type of SCCN solution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Containerization eventually reduced shipping and loading costs by at least 75%.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Kevin Nelson, a chief procurement officer and senior vice president at BD, agreed to be interviewed on this topic. BD and its 75,000 employees ship more than 45 billion devices annually to customers in over 190 countries. BD, was using a supply chain risk management solution. They ended up with a solution from Everstream.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery. The International Post Corporation (IPC), found 44% of online shoppers have changed their purchasing behaviour to be more sustainable. by Barbara Schielke, Chief HR & CSR Officer for Asendia. Ecommerce giants like Amazon are setting the bar high.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

On this blog and the one published by our sister company Logistics Bureau, we often receive questions relating to metrics suitable for monitoring procurement performance. To answer some of those inquiries, we decided to release the following brief overview of what we believe to be the most helpful procurement KPIs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Failure of Existing Demand Planning Solutions. During the pandemic, supply chain leaders turned off their demand planning solutions. The output was just not helpful. Also, the solutions lacked flexibility. No company interviewed was able to successfully use their current what-if solutions to model pandemic impacts.

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Unleashed

MARCH 26, 2023

In this article, we break down native Xero inventory management and compare it with using an integrated Xero inventory software system. Free trial: Try Unleashed + Xero Inventory Management Software completely free for 14 days. Do you need integrated Xero inventory software? It only tracks finished items.

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Herlitz Inventory Management

JANUARY 18, 2023

Demand forecasting is a vital activity for wholesale and retail purchasing teams. Demand is very difficult to accurately predict without the proper tools. Purchasing and inventory management systems help buyers create more accurate forecasts. This helps drive not just how much but also WHEN items should be replenished.

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RFgen

APRIL 30, 2024

Perpetual inventory management relies on technology to track inventory with timely data and a high degree of accuracy. These systems not only streamline inventory control, but also transform warehouse processes into a powerful tool for competitive advantage. Or have reliable visibility at all times. Wonder no more.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. Just take a look at what’s been happening over the last 3-4 months. points from 44.8

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Those that seek to succeed in shipping online need to know a few things about why less-than-truckload may be the solution, how customers’ expectations are increasing, and what benefits less-than-truckload offers. Looking for E-Commerce Solutions for LTL, Parcel, & FT for Your Shopping Cart? Get E-Commerce solutions.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 25, 2023

It encompasses not only the implementation of software systems but also the strategic and operational decisions made by leadership to ensure the effective utilization of resources across the entire enterprise. Efficient inventory practices contribute to improved order fulfillment, reducing lead times and enhancing customer satisfaction.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 25, 2023

It encompasses not only the implementation of software systems but also the strategic and operational decisions made by leadership to ensure the effective utilization of resources across the entire enterprise. Efficient inventory practices contribute to improved order fulfillment, reducing lead times and enhancing customer satisfaction.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

When companies implement enterprise software solutions, they often label that implementation as being part of their company’s digital transformation. But implementing new software does not digitally transform anything if the people that are supposed to use that software cannot do so effectively.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

Corey, CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment , supports brands with an end-to-end solution for efficient direct-to-consumer eCommerce fulfillment. Davinci’s MFC locations are strategically located throughout the US and sized to minimize lead-time (same day to 1-2 days shipping time to consumers) and cost.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2023

Supply chain practitioners are beginning to understand the same is true for supply chain planning (SCP) and multi-enterprise supply chain network solutions. Meanwhile, supply chain planning solutions support demand and supply planning. It is just visualized differently. These solutions can have predicted times of arrival.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF offers product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF transforms those purchased products into over 2,000 products. ZF has been working with a supply chain solutions provider called SupplyOn since 2001. The ZF supply chain is complex.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

Or, alternatively, a company carries too much inventory, storage for excess inventory must be purchased, and cash flows become tight. Or, alternatively, a company carries too much inventory, storage for excess inventory must be purchased, and cash flows become tight. 25% of the products are purchased and then kitted by the company.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Much of the finger-pointing involved the movement of shipping containers into and out of port facilities. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed. More than 80 ships stretched to the distance — a new record. ”[1].

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Proxima

JUNE 5, 2023

As the supply chain crisis ends, it’s time to pivot to cost. In the world of procurement and supply chain, this is an important moment to pivot our approach. The global supply chain crisis is over. Yet while this is true, it doesn’t much feel like it to the average consumer. So why are prices are still going up?

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RFgen

APRIL 12, 2024

Therefore, a strategic approach to managing these costs is not just beneficial but essential for maintaining a competitive edge and financial health. To start with, inventory costs go beyond the initial purchase price of goods. Hidden costs may accumulate after purchase if not meticulously monitored and managed.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Even before the coronavirus pandemic closed physical stores and forced consumers online, they were journeying on the digital path to purchase in increasing numbers. ”[1] As a result of increased digital-path-to-purchase activity, online marketplaces have flourished. . Staying Current Using Real-time Analytics. ”[2].

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Demand Solutions

JUNE 14, 2017

Order supplies closer to when you’ll actually need them, and you’ll keep inventory costs lower—but you’ll run the risk of having your production grind to a halt because of a simple shipping delay. The biggest challenge in all of this is lead time variability. What would a potential solution look like?

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Here’s the story and the solution to the mounting challenge. The biannual Fall/Winter 2017 edition of Food Shippers of America magazine includes an article sharing the solution to these challenges. The module also records time stamped pickup and delivery confirmations. There can be no argument. asks the author.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Even worse, I work for a company who makes solutions to help companies solve these kinds of problems, which I listen, speak and write about for a living! Months went by, but we were in the thick of the pandemic, with global supply chains under immense pressure, so I just assumed materials shortages were to blame. What was the problem?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 16, 2022

Esther is the Chief Revenue Officer at Flowspace , an ecommerce fulfillment platform that helps brands meet their customers’ post-purchase expectations. Flowspace is an ecommerce fulfillment platform that helps brands meet their customers’ post-purchase expectations. About Esther Kestenbaum Prozan.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2022

billion in inventory “that if we could just wave a magic wand, we’d make it go away today,” said chief financial officer (CFO) John David Rainey. In times of high inflation, LIFO alleviates the “inventory profit” that would result if old inventory, purchased at a lower price, was used to calculate profits. Walmart has about $1.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

OMP provides supply chain planning (SCP) solutions. Without this safety stock, planners need to scramble to try and figure out if there are alternative suppliers that might be able to provide the components they need in a timely well. Ships are blocked in front of ports. Resilience is About Planning for Agility.

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Turvo

AUGUST 31, 2021

With all the volatility that still lingers in the modern supply chain, the need for high-quality data analysis, solid procurement planning, good profit margins , and streamlined scheduling systems all remain crucial for shipping and transportation providers. Why Poor Visibility in Grocery Procurement Plans Lead to Big Issues.

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QAD

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Despite significant advances in technological solutions, many companies still run their global supply chain via spreadsheets and email. Computer chips were recently in short supply and the shortage list has included children’s pain relievers, EV components, eggs and, of course, toilet paper at times.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 16, 2023

Goods available to be purchased on backorder can mean the difference between a lost sale and a satisfied customer. A backorder is a customer order that could not be fulfilled immediately but will be shipped out once the ordered items become available. The inability to purchase out-of-stock goods will usually send a customer elsewhere.

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crisp

JANUARY 24, 2023

We’ve also made that data usable and actionable for hundreds of brands within the tools they use today — helping teams from sales to marketing to supply chain leverage real-time insights to run a smarter, more efficient business. But when it comes to breaking down data silos across retail, we’re just getting started.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 16, 2023

By doing this, you ensure customers get their orders on time and have a positive brand experience. Inventory management software will track your inventory and alert you when you reach your SOP. Minimize costs Storing more inventory than what can be sold in a timely fashion is not a productive use of capital.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

Should you change your supply chain procurement strategy in light of continuing supply chain disruptions? The 2021 holiday shopping season was characterized by high freight rates, elevated lead times , and over-crowded warehouses. Supply chain procurement strategies had long been favoring Just in Time procurement.

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Vinculum

MAY 13, 2022

Just because of the pandemic, there was a disturbance in the supply chain management in the e-commerce business model. Let’s bring inventory management into the limelight for the success of the e-commerce business model and understand the challenges that the inventory undergoes to provide better solutions for the time.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ecommerce consumers want fast, accurate deliveries and a transparent purchasing process. It includes tasks such as managing inventory, packing and shipping customer orders, and processing returns. Procurement and purchasing Before goods can be sold and delivered to customers, they must be produced, acquired, and prepared for sale.

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