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‘Safety stock’ held by UK Manufacturers up by a third to counter supply chain disruptions

Unleashed

In what could be a shift from ‘just-in-time’ to ‘just-in-case’ stock models, analysis of 521 SME manufacturers found that the overall value of stock rose by 34 per cent between 2020 and 2022, while overall domestic demand* dropped 6.8 10 Trends in Supply Chain Management in 2022. Supply Chain Management is changing.

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How Manufacturers Can Take Control of Inventory with RFID Technology

QAD

Labor shortages, inflationary pressure, recessionary risk and supply chain disruption will all persist, at least to some degree, through 2023 and we all know there’s no sure way to safeguard your operations. RFID tags are one of the best technologies for quickly and accurately tracking goods throughout the value chain.

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Fast Shipping: 2022 Consumer Expectations

Ware2Go

Fast Shipping in 2022. The global supply chain was not prepared for the abrupt switch in transportation and fulfillment needs or the staggering increase in consumer demand. Headed into 2022, the demand for next-day and same day delivery continues to grow, with may consumers expecting to receive products in less than 2 hours.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

Higher labor costs and lower package demand resulted in fourth-quarter sales and 2024 guidance that missed analysts expectations. export regulations led to supply chain disruptions. rules issued in October 2022 restricted exports to semiconductor manufacturing facilities there as part of an effort to keep U.S.

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The Biggest Manufacturing Industry Trends in 2022

Unleashed

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products.

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How Much Inventory Should I Stock in a Post-COVID World?

Stord

The out-of-stock sticker shock we experienced in the past few years is forcing retailers to take a hard look at how they plan inventory. Why Has Inventory Been so Hard to Come By? Near the start of the pandemic, the inventory-to-sales ratio in the U.S. This approach would have an inventory-to-sales ratio of close to 1.0.

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Demand Shaping Strategies for a More Profitable Supply Chain

ToolsGroup

All of these activities speak directly to the benefits of demand shaping which include increased revenue, increased exposure and reduced inventory. Retailers and consumer packaged goods companies are especially adept at utilizing this strategy to great effect because they recognize the power of promotion.