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How Inventory Management is a problem the size of Australia

The Network Effect

Trillion… almost as much as Australia’s GDP! Inventory distortion costs retailers nearly $158 for every man, woman, and child on the planet. Inventory distortion costs retailers nearly $158 for every man, woman, and child on the planet. The Asia/Pacific region contributes 39% of all inventory distortion.

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The Hidden Costs of Ghost Inventory: What You Need to Know

ShipBob

These physically unaccounted-for units of inventory called ghost inventory, or phantom inventory , are a more common challenge faced by retailers than you think. Often, the items accounted for in the asset register do not reconcile with what is in the inventory. What is ghost inventory?

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ANCA Streamlines Procurement with the QAD Supplier Portal

QAD

ANCA builds their machines in Australia but these precision components are sourced from around the world. Machines can’t be built and shipped without having the right parts in inventory , but at the same time, keeping parts on the shelf consumes space and cash. Manage consignment inventory. Improve supplier communications.

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

More specifically, it took 83 days for container transport from Europe to Asia, and 88 days from North America to Asia. Even in Australia, consumer sentiment index decreased to 102.2, This is 15 days longer than the same quarter last year and an additional five days than the previous quarter. points from 44.8

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Top 12 New Logistics Startup Companies Making Noise

ShipBob

Inventory management. The logistics sector is rapidly growing and there is no shortage of groundbreaking technology and premiere partners in North America, Europe, and beyond. With Cin7 , business owners are able tailor inventory and order management to suit their respective needs. Inventory Planner.

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Here’s Why Supply Chain Convergence is the Future of Ecommerce

ShipBob

It’s a form of supply chain digitization that ensures every element, from sourcing raw material inventory to product delivery, is coordinated and managed through a centralized platform. The need for more SKUs increases complexities in sourcing, procurement, inventory management, package tracking — the list goes on.

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New Bookends: The Tale of Supply Chain Global Leaders in Consumer Products

Supply Chain Shaman

These giants drove slight improvements in operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) despite a slowing economy. Over the past two years, P&G made impressive gains in operating margin and inventory turns, but the company failed to equal the ROIC test for asset utilization. It is clear.