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Not To Be A Losing Pawn

Supply Chain Shaman

I worked three layers down in the organization for a well-established leader in manufacturing named Dan. Dan had a very manufacturing view and Fred focused on logistics. In the early 1980s, As a result, we did not have a perpetual inventory signal. As a result, inventories ballooned after the DRP implementation.

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Supply Chain Software’s Best Return on Investment

Logistics Viewpoints

Executives must have the fortitude to make changes in the operating policies and the network infrastructure that may affect the lives of employees. I recently talked to a former executive at a global automotive manufacturer. They came without any changes to the DC network or the 3PL contracts. These were the easy savings.

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7 Reasons Why You Should Reduce Inventory

SCMDOJO

Are you tired of dealing with excessive inventory levels that eat up your storage space, tie up your capital, and hinder your company’s growth? If so, then it’s time to consider the numerous benefits of reducing inventory. Inventories are designed to match customer(s) demand. The same applies to inventory reduction.

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Food Safety in the Warehouse: The Role of Your 3PL

Kanban Logistics

Protecting the integrity and safety of your food products is not only your responsibility as a manufacturer or shipper, but also the responsibility of every logistics provider that touches the product throughout the supply chain. 5 Ways That 3PL Providers Protect Food Safety in the Warehouse. The following are 5 of the most important.

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3PL Warehousing 101

Kanban Logistics

It’s home base for sophisticated eCommerce operations, high-velocity retail distribution, vendor managed inventory, and a variety of other services. In this article, we’ll examine all that 3PL warehousing entails, while helping you find a 3PL partner that’s right for your business. Types of 3PL Warehousing.

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Manage Your E-Commerce Store With No Inventory!

Supply Chain Game Changer

A successful new business model has come to the forefront, and it doesn’t require you to have an inventory. How You Can Manage Your E-Commerce Store With No Inventory. The product is created by a manufacturer who ships it out to the customer straight from the website. They can provide the inventory and product storage space.

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Key questions to ask your pharmaceutical distribution warehouse provider

Kanban Logistics

When evaluating the 3PL provider in charge of your pharmaceutical distribution warehouse, safety is the name of the game. In this article, we’ve listed several specific questions that you should ask your current or prospective 3PL provider to make sure that your pharmaceutical products are in good hands. tires or coffee).