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Singing the inventory blues

Cathy Roberson

The adoption of just-in-case inventory strategies by many retailers due to supply chain disruptions also didn't help much. While many retailers are returning to the days of promotions to unload excess inventory quickly, some are reducing their SKUs. "We On top of those is our ongoing initiative to reduce SKUs.

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Some Supply Chain Management Principles are Timeless

Enterra Insights

It is up to supply chain professionals to identify, analyze and track the key economic trends and indicators that not only impact their business but also offer a window into their supplier’s strategies. It still takes a long time for cargo ships to transit the vast expanses of ocean. ” Principle 2. ”[4]. ”[4].

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AB5 Protests, US Foods Focuses on Scope 3 Emissions, UPS 2Q Results

Intelligent Audit

US Foods Prioritizes Reducing Scope 3 Emissions. The food distributor will need to develop transparent partnerships and invest in green resources to accomplish its end goal “to reduce 32.5% Inflated trucking costs have impacted the global supply chain on top of air and ocean cargo. UPS Healthcare Gets an Upgrade.

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The Internet of Things and Supply Chain Operations

Enterra Insights

The term “supply chain” was coined because it denoted key linkages from raw resources to finished products. This focus sharpened and became even more important with the rise of e-commerce and omnichannel operations. Omnichannel operations are all about fulfillment. ” 2. .

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This Week in Logistics News (September 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

In a move to reduce the size of its sprawling delivery operation amid slowing sales growth, Amazon has abandoned dozens of existing and planned facilities around the US. The bad news is that truck driver training programs are in need of more resources and instructors to handle an influx of people interested in joining the industry.

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Demystifying Freight Shipping From China

ShipBob

Now the company is looking for a new sailing date, potentially weeks later, to load that cargo on. Some will be quick and easy to implement, while others may take longer and be more resource-intensive, but all are worthy of your consideration in light of the potential impact on your business if left unchecked. Shipping freight by sea.

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Inoculating 2021 E-Commerce with Fulfillment Best Practices

Logistics Viewpoints

Critical cargo to treat COVID-19 rightfully gets prioritized by carriers, with vaccines, treatments and equipment saturating carrier capacity in the United States and abroad. Could adding distribution centers or modifying a retail footprint reduce costs and delivery times? Symptoms of a stressed supply chain persist.