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Just Jump

Supply Chain Shaman

The Company was attempting to gain economies of scale by grouping manufacturing technologies within a common infrastructure to reap the benefits of a co-generation facility, a centralized warehouse, and a talented administrative team. We explore the concept of holistic inventory strategies focused on the form and function of inventory.

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Supply Chain Resilience. Really?

Supply Chain Shaman

Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. We are not clear on definition. So, if you use the Supply Chain Insights definition, you might ask, how are we doing commercially against this goal? I am currently doing research on inventory management. The reason?

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Dancing in the Ring of Fire

Supply Chain Shaman

Each executive has a different perspective on the definition of supply chain excellence, but they are never discussed and aligned. As a result, demand planning is largely manual, inventory management is a series of manual inputs, and production planning is via spreadsheet. Anne is a lean disciple and sees all inventory as Muda.

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Finished Goods Inventory: Definition & Formula

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Finished goods inventory are products that have been through the manufacturing process and are now ready for sale. This article breaks down how finished goods are calculated and some key inventory management methods for tracking them as they move through your business. What are finished goods inventory?

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Inventory Carrying Cost: Formula, Definition & How to Calculate

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Inventory carrying cost is an essential figure to understand. Without it, you’ll struggle to accurately measure profitability or make informed decisions around inventory management and cash flow. What is inventory carrying cost? Why is inventory carrying cost important?

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Perpetual Inventory System: Definition & Methods

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At a certain point, manual inventory management becomes no longer feasible. In this article, we explore a popular solution: the perpetual inventory system. Perpetual inventory systems begin with a physical inventory count that is then recorded electronically.

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Save The Supply Chain Leader From Groupthink

Supply Chain Shaman

Inventory Is an Egregious Symptom of Supply Chains Gone Wrong. Today, inventory fire sales abound. Headline news included Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl’s and Macy’s struggling with inventory bloat and offering deep discounts. Wall Street Journal Headline on Retailers Using Containers to Store Excess Inventories. My take away?