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RFID in the Supply Chain: Fizzling Technology or the Future of Effective SCM?

GlobalTranz

In 2003, Walmart announced that all of its suppliers would need to have Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on all pallets and cases by 2006. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Instantaneous inventory cycling reduces delays and speeds SCM. Download white paper.

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2021 : The year of Supply Chain Planning

DynaSys

What are the news trends for Supply Chain Planning in 2021? A study (2003) from the Cranfield University describes the Supply chain vulnerability as “an exposure to serious disturbance, arising from risks within the supply chain as well as risks external to the supply chain ”. 2021: Planning the future of the Supply Chain.

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With Crisp, ZURU Group builds a playbook for on-shelf success

crisp

Founded in 2003, ZURU has expanded from its Kiwi roots to become a powerhouse in the toy industry worldwide, boasting a broad and dynamic portfolio ranging from seasonal summer staple Bunch-O-Balloons to the global sensation Mini Brands. “This has allowed us to pivot from number crunching to innovation and efforts that drive the business forward.”

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10 Ideas for More Efficient & Productive Warehouse Operations

GlobalTranz

Most manufacturing facilities are trending toward 5S/lean manufacturing as part of their efforts to improve manufacturing processes, enabling quicker, more efficient production and lowering overall costs. Automated storage and retrieval systems can, for example, increase picking accuracy while yielding better inventory control.

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The worst Supply Chain practices must be confessed and not only by constraint

KEPLER Consulting

The inability to provide daily updated data on inventories of raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products presents two major concerns: The decrease of the WCR for companies, the deployment of a dashboard tailored and user-friendly is essential in order to take charge of the management of a share of its WCR. et Fischer M.,

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on A Check on US Inventory Trends

Supply Chain Digest

The US Inventory to Sales Ratio Now Back Where It was in 2003

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eCommerce Considerations During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Vinculum

Both Alibaba and JD.com expanded during the SARS crisis in 2002-2003. This trend is also catching up in the US, where grocery delivery volume is up by 30% within a week. Fashion Trends and Apparel. Not the first time. We can start by remembering that e-commerce has faced and grown significantly through other crises.