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Singing the inventory blues

Cathy Roberson

Many retailers are feeling inventory pains despite assuring analysts that they're quite pleased with their inventory levels. Mind you, some retailers may indeed be pleased with their inventory levels, but others may be trying to figure out where to store the excess inventory since so many warehouses are beyond full.

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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

This means supply chain and logistics professionals need to distinguish between more frequently purchased products and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation.

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It’s Not Too Early to Prepare for Holiday Returns, Part One

Enterra Insights

Often, retailers consider a product’s supply chain to be complete the moment that it is purchased or received by a consumer. Because the digital path to purchase can easily be abandoned, retailers understand that a good returns policy can be a competitive differentiator. But this isn’t always the case. ”[3]. ”[3].

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The Impending Ocean Carrier War on Last Mile Fulfillment

Freightos

More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report. On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases.

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FedEx Partners for Visibility, New CEO Focuses on Quality

Intelligent Audit

While focusing on revenue quality and minimizing operational costs, an article by Supply Chain Dive noted that the parcel giant may even allow further collaboration between FedEx Express and FedEx Ground which have been historically separate until 2020. Massive Inventory Levels Are Crashing Against Signs of an Economic Recession.

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5 Ways to Reduce Fleet Management Costs!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Fleet management costs article and permission to publish here provided by Bryan Christiansen. If an organization finds a way to reduce operational costs, it can lead to savings that apply directly to the bottom line. It can also assist in determining specific metrics that affect the business. Subscribe Here!

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The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy!

Supply Chain Game Changer

By understanding the customer’s needs, logistics managers can implement better route planning to reduce operational costs and improve fulfilment rates. In addition to product management, logistics also includes inventory management. Companies can also cut their inventory by up to 22% and improve their bottom line.