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Leap Day and the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

Although one extra day may seem insignificant, it can be a real hurdle for those who manage inventory, shipping schedules, and supply chains. They are: • Inventory Management. … Special Leap Day promotions can be tempting but demand careful inventory planning to avoid stockouts. Don’t promise what you can’t deliver!”

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

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Prime Membership: Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering benefits such as free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and exclusive deals. With a wide array of products stored in its fulfillment centers, Amazon can consolidate orders and optimize its inventory management systems.

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Peril of EV Start-Ups: Fisker’s Investor Warning

Supply Chain Matters

According to a published report by The Wall Street Journal ( Paid subscription ), this asset light company has recently elected to transition its business model to an auto dealership based vehicle distribution model. This auto designer’s original plan was a direct to consumer vehicle distribution and delivery model, similar to that of Tesla.

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From Globalization to Glocalization

Enterra Insights

Managing multiple suppliers, transportation networks, and distribution channels across different countries can be overwhelming. Businesses must weigh the costs of shipping, customs, tariffs, and taxes when expanding internationally. Developing robust risk management strategies is essential to mitigate these potential threats.”

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Amazon’s Fulfillment Network Realignment Implications

Supply Chain Matters

We believe that these inventory management, customer and last-mile fulfillment strategies will have industry wide implications in terms of competitive stakes and cost-to-serve. Across the United States , Amazon elected to change its former predominant west to east coast hub based inventory and fulfilment distribution network.

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Enhancing Inventory Visibility for the Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing Industry

RFgen

Many companies in the industry rely on unsustainable, manual data collection processes, creating a gap in inventory visibility. With mobile barcoding, companies can overcome challenges in distribution, manufacturing and compliancy. The Problem: Lack of Inventory Visibility. Billion from 2020-2024.

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Enhancing Inventory Visibility for the Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing Industry

RFgen

Many companies in the industry rely on unsustainable, manual data collection processes, creating a gap in inventory visibility. With mobile barcoding, companies can overcome challenges in distribution, manufacturing and compliancy. The Problem: Lack of Inventory Visibility. Billion from 2020-2024.