Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

In February 2023 I wrote the article What Does 2023 Have In-Store for Global Supply Chains? This post was subsequently followed by two articles that discussed some of the findings from the survey. Meanwhile, executives are focusing on the present, with an eye to the future a concern for a repeat of the recent past.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2012

This year supply chain leaders will celebrate thirty years of progress in supply chain management; but we have not made progress on one of the funamentals: inventory management. I think that it is time for us to take the litmus test and ask the hard questions, “Have our practices impacted days of inventory? I want to believe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Last week, I gave the keynote presentation at the Dangerous Goods Symposium, sponsored by LabelMaster and the DG Exchange. Inventory Management in a High Inflation Environment ; Clint Reiser. Clint Reiser.

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Logility

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore why a dynamic forecasting approach is beneficial and necessary for today’s demand planners to maintain accuracy and efficiency. Just as a product evolves through various stages in its lifecycle, each stage presents unique demands that require customized forecasting approaches.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The challenging landscape, from store and factory closures to wild swings in inventory, has proven to be the ultimate test of strength for supply chain teams everywhere. Companies are measured on their ability to meet demand, right-size inventory to preserve cash and identify potential risks before they impact operations.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Many inventory management challenges are caused by outdated manual processes. If simply ignored, inventory management problems can snowball, leading to high overhead costs, poor throughput, demand planning, inflexibility, lost business and more. Inventory fuels the modern enterprise. Paper Causes Inventory Management Challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and looks at the difficult decision of transitioning in-house logistics to managed services. Indicator 1: It’s Difficult to Track Your Inventory From Suppliers Through Final Mile. To read the full article, click HERE.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 28, 2022

Proper inventory management can make or break ecommerce brands: Have too much stock and you’ll rack up storage costs and tie up cash flow. That’s why it’s crucial to track inventory management KPIs consistently. . What are KPIs & why are they important for your inventory management? Inventory KPIs.

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Locus Robotics

MARCH 14, 2024

Out of the 1,200 exhibitors present at MODEX, over 25% of them had to do with robotics or automation or both. Our VP of Corporate Development, Gina Chung, gave a standing room only (people were gathered outside the theater as well to listen in) presentation on AI in the Warehouse: What You Really Need to Know.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

A barcode inventory system allows goods to be tracked along the supply chain and within a company’s storage facilities. It uses technology such as barcode scanners and barcode inventory software to improve the accuracy of your inventory management processes. What is a barcode inventory system? Let’s get right into it.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2023

Great inventory management comes down to good systems, good processes, and constant improvement. The last of these can be achieved by tracking the right inventory metrics, analysing the results, and making data-driven optimisations. So, what are the ‘right’ inventory metrics, and how do you calculate them?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Risk Management in Global Ocean Context Feature Article by LSCMS Shippers Council Rates have gone down massively in most trade lanes; congestion has eased, and capacity seems sufficient in most sectors. This is the first article of four-part series that will attempt to look at specific areas of risk or management of risk itself.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2022

But the inventory planning systems that forecast where inventory will be needed are not. Walgreen is intrigued by functionality that better integrates inventory planning with order fulfillment. Over time, this functionality will improve inventory placement to support omnicommerce. No forecast is perfect.

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RFgen

APRIL 10, 2023

Inventory management is a critical aspect of any business’s operations, ensuring that products are accounted for, tracked, and optimally utilized. With advancements in warehouse technology, businesses now have access to powerful tools, such as mobile barcode software, which greatly improve inventory management processes.

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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

AUGUST 29, 2019

Do You Want Inventory Turnover Breakthrough? Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Christina Morrison at [link]. A ghost asset is any asset that meets two conditions: It’s no longer present, working or otherwise usable. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Taulia

JULY 5, 2021

VMI streamlines inventory management and order fulfillment, benefitting both suppliers and buyers. This article elucidates VMI, starting with a concise definition before discussing the difference between VMI and traditional inventory management. What is Vendor Managed Inventory?

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Logility

JULY 26, 2022

In his article featured on SupplyChainBrain, Steve Johanson, senior vice president and industry principal at Logility, insightfully explains why supply chains need a more fluid blueprint. ” Johanson’s observation presents an interesting dilemma for most supply chain organizations.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Best practice inventory management – and the wider world of supply chain management – has played a big part in business survival through 2021. With that in mind, here’s our pick of the 10 most important inventory management trends for 2022. 10 inventory management for 2022: 1. Inventory analytics goes mainstream.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Many inventory management challenges are caused by outdated manual processes. If simply ignored, inventory management problems can snowball, leading to high overhead costs, poor throughput, demand planning, inflexibility, lost business and more. Inventory fuels the modern enterprise. Paper Causes Inventory Management Challenges.

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PINC

JANUARY 22, 2020

Matt Yearling’s articles ranked on both Logistics Viewpoints’ and Talking Logistics’ most-read article lists for 2019. . Here’s a synopsis of his most-read articles for the year and the evergreen insights that he shared with readers: Excess Inventory? No Problem. You Have Trailers in The Yard. Talking Logistics).

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Kinaxis

MARCH 25, 2015

by Alexa Cheater Our partner Celestica recently published the following article, ‘ Is your company being held hostage by poor inventory performance? ’ Poor inventory performance can create a significant obstacle to growth and profitability. Visibility allows you to see precisely how much inventory you have and where.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Here are some articles to read. For more on the building of the planning master data layer, reference the ASCM presentation from last week.) Using better math to build an inventory plan for raw materials is a good idea. For additional reading check out this article.) Lights-out Planning. As a result, DDMRP is a fad.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 15, 2020

We have now published over 600 articles since our inception along with 3 Ebooks. Continuing in our tradition of years past we present here our 2020 Top 10 List Part 2. As the globe continues to struggle with the Coronavirus pandemic we’ve written many several articles with respect to the pandemic and its repercussions and the future.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Sales, Inventory, Operations Plan (SIOP) is a process within many successful supply chain organizations that recognizes the integral relationship between all departments in the company, but how do you piece together an SIOP process? SIOP stands for “Sales, Inventory, Operations Plan”, not to be confused with “S&OP”.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. In our monthly webinar last Wednesday, I presented these results. Recently, I was presenting to a supply chain team in Europe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2022

I am a supply chain management industry analyst, so that will be a primary focus of this article. 1-800-Flowers gave a presentation in which they talked about implementing Oracle warehouse management and transportation management systems in the Cloud. This is a big topic that is worthy of a more detailed article.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Today’s article is from Omer Ucar at Solvoyo. These do not have physical stores where customers can shop; instead have only fulfillment warehouse centers or local distribution centers where they keep inventory and fulfill customer orders. Click HERE to read the full article. You are required to choose a time slot for delivery.

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Aera Technology

OCTOBER 30, 2018

by Kaushal Dave, Vice President of Cognitive (AI) Solutions, Aera Technology The problems that pervade inventory management are well known: Excess inventory languished in warehouses, tying up millions of dollars in working capital. How can we best manage expiring inventory? Stock shortages cut into margins and hurt brand image.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Retail enterprises must automate their inventory processes with mobility in order to stay ahead. This is no surprise, since retail relies on inventory management software and hardware to track, procure and supply its products. Read More: 3 Ways to Accelerate Inventory Management ». Abandon Paper Processes.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Retail enterprises must automate their inventory processes with mobility in order to stay ahead. This is no surprise, since retail relies on inventory management software and hardware to track, procure and supply its products. Read More: 3 Ways to Accelerate Inventory Management ». Abandon Paper Processes.

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SCM Research

MAY 1, 2017

I am pleased to announce that our new article, The Human Factor in SCM: Introducing a Meta-theory of Behavioral Supply Chain Management , which I co-authored with Timm Schorsch and Carl Marcus Wallenburg, has now been published by the International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management. Schorsch, T.,

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2019

Inventory is often the single largest asset in most companies across any industry. Yet a lot of companies big and small, well known and startups, struggle to manage Inventory effectively. In this “Featuring” series article we are putting the spotlight on Inventory Management. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

A requirement to apply as an analyst position for AMR Research was to write an opinion piece and defend the article in an interview. However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! As I settled into the job and started learning, and studying, the various Supply Chain metrics I was surprised when I looked at the Inventory Turnover performance of the company. There was no mentorship given to promote the team and raise visibility to inventory.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Resilience and Agility in Supply Chains: Navigating Change in a Dynamic World Feature Article by J eroen Hendriks , Director at Art of Supply Chain Sdn Bhd The global business landscape has become increasingly complex and volatile, posing significant challenges to supply chain management.

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