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Lessons from “The Goal” for Optimizing Warehouse Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

As part of my personal and professional development, I’ve been participating in our book club at Lucas Systems over the past several months. We’ve read and discussed some fantastic and thought provoking books. the book, constraints are stations such as machining and heat treatment.

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Supply Chain Analytics: Benefits, Challenges & Architecture

SCMDOJO

In this article, we’ll delve into the benefits and challenges of this powerful tool, and discuss the architecture that’s necessary to successfully integrate it into your business. Read More: 10 Must-Read Supply Chain Analytics Books for 2023 ] The benefits of SCM analytics are numerous.

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What is Lean Retail (+ Why Retailers Must Embrace It)

ToolsGroup

Whereas retailers once purchased merchandise largely based on the gut instinct of trend-savvy buyers and the push of whatever manufacturers tried to sell them, nowadays, they need to take a much more customer-focused and data-centered approach. What is Lean Retail?

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How Connecting Your TMS Saves Time and Money

CH Robinson Transportfolio

In your personal life, you can use a variety of devices to make purchases—from your phone to your smart TV, it’s all possible within whatever device you’re using. In fact, today you can procure freight rates from your transportation providers right in your TMS. What to look for: Identifying quality digital connections.

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What is Vertical Integration? And Is It Right for Your Business?

ToolsGroup

Necessity of Supply Chain Planning Software in Vertical Integration. At the back of your supply chain, you’ve got your raw materials being procured. Amazon began as a seller of other publishers’ book titles but then expanded to become a publisher in its own right. The Disadvantages of Vertical Integration.

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The Backorder, March 20 2024

Unleashed

Software is cheaper than staff – so give employees the tools they need to add maximum value and efficiency. Avoid having too much capital tied up in inventory; use stock optimisation software to set optimal min and max levels based on historical data and sales trends. Get ruthless about technology. Lease big ticket items.

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As Pandemic Winds Down, Supply Chains Prepare for the Holidays

Enterra Insights

” At the other end of the supply chain — the last mile — retailers should also be concerned about booking carriers to deliver all those goods once they have been purchased so they actually get under consumers’ trees in time for the holidays. Booking capacity as early as possible is a good idea. Even the U.S.