Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

Last week, I published an article on outside-in planning. The article introduced the concept of self-service planning and challenged companies to rethink the concepts of supply chain planning. Replatforming Current Planning Solutions. For me, the concepts of outside-in and self-service planning are intertwined. Guess what?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Kevin Nelson, a chief procurement officer and senior vice president at BD, agreed to be interviewed on this topic. Only through this extensive mapping can you see that it may be because there’s a Tier 5 supplier who is not able to get the rare earth mineral out of China that goes into the microprocessor (we purchase).

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Inventory carrying cost is an essential figure to understand. Without it, you’ll struggle to accurately measure profitability or make informed decisions around inventory management and cash flow. What is inventory carrying cost? Why is inventory carrying cost important?

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Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

Effective inventory management is crucial to reducing costs in any manufacturing business. Cost reductions in food manufacturing can be achieved by using food manufacturing software that improves ordering processes and minimises overstocking of expensive raw ingredients. Why your food inventory management system is going stale.

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

As I discussed in a recent article in RFID Journal , RFID technology has changed a lot since 2005 and could be the secret to ensuring greater visibility and inventory accuracy this year. and bring inventory accuracy up to an impressive 99.9%. Inventory tracking is the most successful use case for RFID technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

Dick’s joins a list of retailers that have recently noted the impacts of inflation on customer purchases, with a shift from discretionary to non-discretionary items being a common theme. This builds upon a prior agreement for 20 regional DCs, some of which have already begun implementing Symbotic’s technology.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In this guide to barcodes in inventory management: In order to apply barcodes to inventory management, it is important to understand the basics of the barcode system. Hence, some companies will find corded barcode scanners to be all they need, where other companies require wireless scanners to support their online inventory management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Manage your E-Commerce store article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. 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. They can provide the inventory and product storage space.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In supply chain management, it is widely accepted that holding enough finished goods inventory to fulfill every order is just too costly. The thinking goes that at some point, improving service levels means you are not adding inventory in a linear manner but rather exponentially. The solution also promotes collaboration.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

There are five pivotal solutions and trends that are reshaping the logistics landscape. Data Analytics and Automation The use of artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning within warehouses thanks to tools such as robotics could increase to optimize your supply chain and reduce operational costs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Featuring Our 10 Best Warehouse Order Fulfillment Articles! Order fulfillment challenges article and permission to publish here provided by Catherine Park. Outlined below are common fulfillment obstacles faced by online businesses and their solutions. Using a Complicated Fulfillment Software. Subscribe Here!

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

During that time, she worked in a number of different areas including direct procurement, indirect procurement, operations, supply chain, packaging, and operations support including: HR, finance, IT and facilities management. Now, Pam is helping lead a digital procurement transformation for Caterpillar Inc.

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ShipBob

APRIL 22, 2020

When it comes to understanding how customers interact with ecommerce brands, packaging is by far one of the most ubiquitous elements. This is great for business, but with all of this spending online comes another cost: more packaging waste, and therefore a growing environmental impact. What is eco-friendly packaging?

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ShipBob

MAY 22, 2023

Shipping labels share important information with your supply chain, helping technology and people alike understand the origins and destination of your package. Shipping labels display important information about a package’s destination to a carrier during transportation.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 21, 2022

Technology provider Google launched Last Mile Fleet Solution on March 17 to provide last-mile fleet operators with real-time routing and tracking capabilities. Where's my package? But consumers also want the ability to track their packages in real-time. It also provides insights into the fleet to optimize performance better.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 29, 2024

Stock-keeping-unit (SKU) rationalisation is an inventory management method for improving the performance and profitability of your business. This article looks at the SKU rationalisation process, how to utilise SKU rationalisation analysis for your business, and some essential best practices for implementing it.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 26, 2023

As I wrote in a previous article, “Most of us understand that barcodes contain information that help retailers track inventory; however, few of us know much more about them.”[1] The new ‘2D’ barcodes will unlock reams of online extras (for consumers) and revolutionize inventory management (for retailers).

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Yet according to retail advisory firm IHL , “The most significant challenges to inventory distortion are the availability of workers and the disruptions outside of the immediate control of the retailer.” The article states that “presently, there are nearly two open jobs for every unemployed worker.”

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

Retailers have always been curious about the paths consumers take when they decide something needs to be purchased. When the Internet and World Wide Web introduced consumers to online shopping (aka e-commerce), the path to purchase became much more complex. Today the digital path to purchase is growing in importance.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Address Procurement Strategy. Focus Procurement on supplier optimisation. Don’t lose Procurement’s focus on costs. Keep Procurement up to date. Procurement is a complex multidisciplinary team activity that crosses all areas of the business. Introduction.

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Claritum

AUGUST 4, 2020

Read the article at claritum.com. Introduction Procurement is a complex. The variables and complexities of purchasing products and services, from basic supplies through to strategic purchases, make Procurement a key. the procurement function. the procurement function. resource within the business.

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ShipBob

JULY 28, 2021

Want to know the secret to creating a memorable post-purchase experience? In this article, learn why delivery management is important for business growth, and how you can improve your delivery strategy to meet customer expectations. Once a customer makes a purchase, the customer experience doesn’t stop there.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Mass customisation is also known as: Made-to-order Built-to-order Increasingly popular in the retail goods sector – but also used in the automotive, software and finance sectors – mass customisation allows customers to purchase a product that is more ‘them’. What about mass customisation in software?

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

The right metrics can shed light on how cost-effective a company’s processes are when it comes to the flow of goods, both at the inbound stages of procurement and outbound all the way to the customer. Inventory is one of the most important assets of any company, as it’s the basis for generating revenue.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the outsourcing model and the ways it can drive efficiency in your inbound logistics supply chain. This includes the procurement and delivery of the parts used to build the finished product. Third-party procurement. Third-party procurement services from a 3PL can help.

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Unleashed

MAY 10, 2021

This article first appeared on Food Magazine. In order to keep on top of the bureaucracy of running the business, Roper knew the company needed something to complement its simple inventory system, so decided to invest in Unleashed Software. However, with that growth came logistics issues.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 5, 2022

Last mile carrier tracking shows the status and often location of a package from the moment the shipping information is sent to the carrier. Some carriers provide updates as a package moves from one sortation center to the next, and some show the real-time location of the package on a map when it’s out for delivery.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

For example, the One Network platform for supply chain planning and execution is used by the Ministries of Health in Nigeria, Ghana, and Rwanda, providing comprehensive inventory visibility across all health facilities for real time supply demand matching and collaborative decision making. 8 Essential Capabilities to Optimize the Cold Chain.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Storing inventory is a necessary part of running any business that sells physical goods. As an ecommerce business, it can be tough to know which inventory storage system is the best for your business. What are inventory storage solutions? 3 types of inventory storage solutions. Self storage.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Mid-size manufacturers operate mainly in the batch process space and that is what this article focuses on. This can be different as well as for the purchasing (e.g. Inventory control. This includes bi-directional traceability from source to receipt, processing, packaging, shipping to final consumption.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This article explores how to bring down your return rate and save time with an optimised returns management process. It covers every aspect of dealing with customer returns, including policy management, reverse logistics, customer service, returned goods inventory management , and developing strategies to reduce return rates.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The way we eat, technology, people’s expectations — the knock-on effect of this is revolutionising much of the food industry, from the ingredients we buy to the food manufacturing software we use. People think these options are healthier, and as we’ll explore further in this article, health is another major concern of the modern consumer.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

From managing inventory flow to ensuring that customers receive shipments on time, retail logistics streamlines the different stages of your ecommerce supply chain to keep your business running smoothly. In this article, you will learn the ins and outs of retail logistics and tips on how to improve your logistics management process.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 9, 2021

Featuring Our 10 Best Warehouse Order Fulfillment Articles! What is ECommerce Order Fulfillment article and permission to publish here provided by Daniel Choi. Ecommerce fulfillment solutions can be done by a fulfillment firm or through the eCommerce firm in-house. Receiving Inventory. Storage of inventory.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 23, 2023

This article untangles the jargon of warehouse logistics, explores its benefits and challenges, and breaks down the best practices that can help improve supply chain management. Warehouse logistics refers to the management of all the processes involved in controlling inventory in your warehouses and storage units.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

”[3] He adds: “ Analyzing the customer lifecycle allows you to better prepare your marketing, sales, and customer service teams to turn one-time purchasers into loyal promoters. He explains, “A recent spate of articles have declared that brand loyalty is in jeopardy, or even … ‘on its way out.’

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. If engineering is your thing, you could join a third-party logistics company and focus on solutions design.

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