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Cross Docking 101: What, Why and How? [with case studies]

Unleashed

E-commerce operations that require a fast and efficient turnover of goods also lean on cross docking to support their distribution chain. E-commerce operations that require a fast and efficient turnover of goods also lean on cross docking to support their distribution chain. Who uses cross docking?

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The Insider’s Guide to Choosing the Best Inventory Management Software for Your Business

RFgen

Key Takeaways: Inventory management software with built-in automation has been found to increase accuracy and profits. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for inventory management software—it’s about the best product for your business objectives and industry. And with the average on-hand inventory quantities up 8.3%

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Top Supply Chain Management Courses!

Supply Chain Game Changer

When considering which category a course falls under we tend to favor those whose approach tends towards smaller details as opposed to big picture ideas like lean as they relate directly back to daily logistics efforts most supply chain managers face while working in corporate settings. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Managed Inventory.

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Carter’s: A Story of Supply Chain Leadership

Supply Chain Shaman

For this case study we interviewed Peter Smith, currently the EVP of Supply Chain for Carter’s. They include growth, inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)). Greater margin performance than the industry average for the peer group for the period studied. Inventory Turns.

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Full Case Fulfillment – The Retail Holy Grail!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Drop shipping would reduce freight costs, reduce time, reduce inventory and reduce DC costs as well. Full case fulfillment is the retail holy grail if you are shipping into stores or mass consumer shopping locations. But there are great, proven techniques you can implement to result in rapid E-Commerce fulfillment. Conclusion.

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What is Inventory Management?

EMERGE App

What is Inventory Management? Inventory management, in a nutshell, describes your efforts to manage, assess and report on the flow of your stock of goods. You might be using pencil-and-paper, spreadsheets or sophisticated inventory management software to do this. Two Essential Features of Inventory Management Today.

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No Easter Bunny?

Supply Chain Shaman

Stuck at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns, only 10% of companies are making progress. Unable to power additional year-over-year improvements at the intersection of cost and inventory, companies struggle. Short cycles require buffer inventories and short lead times. Build e-commerce capabilities?