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How Perpetual Inventory Systems are Transforming Business Operations

RFgen

In this article, we will explore the implications, benefits, and implementation of perpetual inventory systems. By integrating some or all of these technologies (including mobile), the business gains a holistic view of inventory levels, sales patterns, and potential issues in real time. Or have reliable visibility at all times.

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Is It a Good Idea to Invest in Hiring a Purchasing Manager?

Precoro

There is no universal answer to this question, as purchasing process, procurement policies, goals, and volumes differ not only in the industries but even from company to company. In the article, we look critically at the role of the purchasing manager and discuss how to determine the value of hiring one. Increased Savings.

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Intelligent Supply Chain Technologies for the Future!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Intelligent Supply Chain technologies article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Weinberger , UN Supply Chain Expert and CEO of Morpheus Network. These major shifts will likely have various implications for the procurement process. Besides, with the help of GPS and geo-tagging, shipments are constantly getting tracked.

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Solving Franklin’s Freight Dilemma: Cure or Prevent Disruptions?

MIT Supply Chain

It’s a critical mission in these volatile times, and FreightLab is working with other organizations to find solutions. For example, Walmart Stores partnered with MIT to improve its truckload transportation procurement process. Read the full article here. .

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Supply Chain and the Internet of Things – Towards New Paradigms

Logistics Bureau

Status and trend data from critical machinery can be continuously monitored. Via the IoT, they can be connected to let you know how much you have of each article. At the very least, a product or a pallet can be given a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. Problems or outages can be detected as they happen.

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When the Heavy Hand of Government is Not a Burden

MIT Supply Chain

An issue he highlights is how the local hoarding of personal protective equipment (PPE) that is critical to health workers can seriously disrupt national and international relief programs. As the demand for PPE has soared manufacturing capacity has become constrained, and some distributors are citing supply concerns. Photo: U.S.

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Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Barcoding and Data Collection for ERP

RFgen

In this article, we will do a deep dive into what mobile barcoding is, how it fits into your enterprise, and what results you can expect in terms of KPI improvements and future growth. Barcodes and RFID tags can be used to track fixed assets, raw materials, WIP materials, spare parts, tools, consumables and more. Kanban Manufacturing.