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The Forecasting Accuracy Bugaboo

Logistics Viewpoints

Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. In consumer goods industries, better forecasting leads to lower fines from retailers for late or incomplete deliveries. This increases sales.

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How Food Manufacturing Software Drives Profit [w Case Studies]

Unleashed

The right software will also improve operational processes, boost warehouse efficiency and reduce waste. Good food manufacturing software provides a means to track inventory in real-time, through every step of the supply chain. Here are some reasons why you need to upgrade to better food inventory software. Working with fresh food.

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Nine Myths of S&OP Technology Selection

Supply Chain Shaman

Like a hammer looking for a nail, it seems like every vendor I meet now has an S&OP solution. One of the issues that clients face is the ability to configure the application to meet their needs. Many companies over the last decade built Excel ghettos and implemented reward systems for spreadsheet jockey(s). It is comical.

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What Retailers Need to Know About Inventory Management for 2016

RFgen

As retailers study their current warehouse operations, they have to keep one eye on innovations positioned to become industry standards. This affects warehouse management because inventory employees must prep orders pouring in from numerous sales channels. Modern consumers like eco-friendly businesses.

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What Retailers Need to Know About Inventory Management for 2016

RFgen

As retailers study their current warehouse operations, they have to keep one eye on innovations positioned to become industry standards. This affects warehouse management because inventory employees must prep orders pouring in from numerous sales channels. Modern consumers like eco-friendly businesses.

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Will the Downturn Signal an Upturn?

Supply Chain Shaman

While the macroeconomic signals trigger market downturns, to meet Wall Street expectations, manufacturers usually push products into the market. The inherent buying patterns of consumers are also changing. Purchases in the center store of the grocery store are in decline, and apparel tastes are shifting.

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Ultimate Guide To Technologies That Are Transforming Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. Robotics enabled with AI and ML augment the work of humans in warehouses and distribution centers.