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Measuring Up?

Supply Chain Shaman

In our analysis, only one out of ten companies successfully improves operating margins and inventory turns at the same time. In our recent analysis of supply chains that are “working well” , we find higher performance when companies have source, make and deliver reporting to the supply chain organization. Inventory Turns.

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2020 Requires Big Wings and Feet

Supply Chain Shaman

Granular data by volume is a must to be able to manage replenishment, network design, and inventory targets. Special programs—new product launch, promotional packaging, and samples—are often managed as marketing programs using offline processes (usually spreadsheets). Average Inventory Levels by Industry over the Period of 2010-2018.

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IBM Beefing Up for Matrix Commerce in 2012

Supply Chain Network

Acquisitions of Emptoris and Demandtec expanded sourcing and pricing portfolios while the new version of IBM ILOG LogicNet Plus XE further enhances supply chain network capabilities. Matrix Commerce extends beyond the sales and customer focus to include management and optimization of supporting sourcing and supply chain facets.

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The Amazonification of Logistics

Techgistics

Many customers now want their packages next-day, same-day, or even within one hour and as a result logistics networks have evolved to reflect these changing customer preferences. Third-party sellers simply ship their inventory to Amazon, which then manages the entire back-end fulfillment of an item once it’s purchased.

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Top 2016 Supply Chain Strategy Posts from the Supply Chain Link Blog

Arkieva

She shared that her business had implemented a statistical forecasting package from one of the leading vendors during the previous year. Arrange your inventory based on how often you need to use it. View the full post or view the snippet below: Over the last 5 years, I have seen many companies launching inventory reduction programs.

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Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking: Networked Supply.

Global Trade Management

By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. Sunday, 25 November 2007. Importers are using multiple sourcing vendors to improve their ability to respond to market demand and opportunities. Subscribe To.

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How ShipBob Has Evolved Over the Last Six Years

ShipBob

They grew up in India together and came to the United States in 2007, both graduating with a degree in engineering. Between racking, managing inventory , and investing in equipment, every time you reach higher order volumes, the cost per order increases. As engineers, they’re always looking for ways to automate pretty much anything. .