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2020 Requires Big Wings and Feet

Supply Chain Shaman

Granular data by volume is a must to be able to manage replenishment, network design, and inventory targets. Most budgets are completed in currency at a brand level. A simplistic view is that supply chain excellence is the trade-off of cost, inventory and customer service. Time horizon. The Role of the Budget in S&OP.

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Will Arrogance Stunt your Growth?

Supply Chain Shaman

We have been taught, as supply chain leaders, that over the last decade supply chain processes have improved costs, shortened cycle times, improved customer service and decreased inventory. Based on our recent research, we find that only 1% of process-based companies are making progress on both operating margins and inventory.

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32 KPIs That Drive Inventory Optimization

Silvon Software

Inventory can be a manufacturer’s most important asset. But a large inventory has its own liabilities such as cost to store and insure it, along with the risk of spoilage, theft and damage. The Basics of Inventory Management KPIs. Every inventory KPI needs a clearly defined goal.

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eCommerce Automation: Solutions, Benefits, & Examples

Unleashed

eCommerce automation helps businesses maximise productivity by optimising daily processes such as inventory management , fulfilment, and customer service. Order management Generate packing slips, shipping labels, and invoices automatically; route orders to relevant fulfilment centres; organise couriers; optimise last-mile delivery routes.

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7 Avoidable Data Errors in Your Supply Chain Data

Kinaxis

You’ll need currency conversions at sales points, but you’ll also benefit from accurate currency conversions at your assessment and planning levels. For example, tracking revenue in each location’s currency helps you to assess those values within that market context. Here are 7 data issues you might need to watch out for: 7.

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17 Wholesale Software Features For SMEs To Look For

Unleashed

With inventory management and other software features built for the wholesale environment, you’ll be able to work towards success in a number of ways: improved profit margins by holding a lean inventory, optimising inefficiencies to cut labour costs, better strategic decision making through data… the list goes on.

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Markdowns in Retail: Turn Overstocked into Optimized With a 3PL

ShipBob

In the highly competitive world of retail, businesses are constantly looking for ways to attract new customers and move inventory. Retailers typically use markdowns to clear out old or slow-moving inventory, make room for new products, and recoup some of the costs associated with carrying unsold merchandise.