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Top Supply Chain and Logistics Automation Trends to Watch for in 2019

GlobalTranz

This level of supply chain and logistics automation will use technology embedded within video analytics to offer drivers an extra hand in the course of duty. The Big Picture Supply chain and logistics automation dramatically affect shipper costs, which translates into an effect on customer service and satisfaction.

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The Hidden Costs of Ghost Inventory: What You Need to Know

ShipBob

And two days ago a few units were reported stolen. Ultimately, it results in struggles with business spending, purchasing, and productivity. Even though the items are not physically present in your storage space or warehouse, the digital records show that it’s “in stock” or on hand. What is ghost inventory?

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Amazon Supply Chain Strategies!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service Amazon offers sellers to store products in their fulfillment centers. Amazon then directly packs, ships, and provides customer service for these products. If you are an Amazon seller, it’s vital to make sure your products and margins are able to absorb the costs associated with FBA.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

Read on to learn how you can make your supply chain function with less cost, greater efficiency, and improved customer service —or perhaps all three—by handing off some relevant activities to an external contractor. Without further ado, then, let’s move on so I can fulfil the promise above.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. Eliminate Before You Automate : Automation is critical to large, efficient warehouse operations.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 30 – June 3, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Wal-Mart says it is 6-9 months from using drones to check warehouse inventory (Reuters). One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2016 was that drones would have a breakout year — not in delivering packages to consumers, but in yard and warehouse management.

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The Rise of the Mobile Supply Chain

RFgen

North America and Europe are currently the largest markets for mobile supply chain solutions but growth in Indian, Chinese and Japanese manufacturing and retail should drive demand for better supply chain solutions in those countries. Incoming materials are verified against purchase order requirements. between 2014 and 2020.