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Unit Types and Lot Codes in Warehouse Management

Saleswarp

Efficient warehouse management is the backbone of a successful supply chain. Two essential components, unit types and lot codes, have revolutionized the way warehouses handle inventory tracking. This customization ensures the inventory management system aligns with the characteristics of the products and workflows of the warehouse.

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A Conversation with Don Teng

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

From that same IQ Research report, the demand for warehouse automation equipment is expected to grow with a CAGR% of >14% for the next 5 years with even higher growth in sub-countries in the APAC region in both developed and emerging countries. Most organisations pursue it actively to seek improvement in productivity and efficiency.

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5 Secret Tips for your Warehouse Strategy in 2020

My Office Apps

5 Secret Tips for your Warehouse Strategy in 2020. The efficiency of a warehouse is crucial in the supply chain – and it can make or break a company’s bottom line. Wondering how you can streamline your warehouse for the 2020 year ahead? Read on for some essential tips on how to run a successful warehouse.

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What Lessons a Table Fable Teaches About Supply Chain Orchestration

Logistics Viewpoints

Multiple calls only muddied the waters, but a few things became clear: inventory was in the warehouse, but my order for it was stuck. The order management system wasn’t effectively connected to the warehouse management system showing tables available or the transportation management system showing the carrier had returned my first table.

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

For retailers or e-commerce sellers, it means promoting sustainably manufactured products and using green materials for packaging and deliveries. Sustainable warehousing. Although often overlooked, warehouses and storage centers use huge amounts of energy in supply chains. Where the warehouse is located is also important.

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The Role of Logistics Management in Optimizing Supply Chain Operations

Locus

This refers to planning, coordinating, and executing the flow and storage of goods and services, including activities such as transportation, inventory management, order processing, warehousing, packaging, and security. The global last-mile delivery market size is expected to reach $61.57 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 16.7%

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Navigating Returns: Five Strategies for Shippers to Reduce Return to Origin

Locus

Shipping the wrong product can be fixed by optimizing the package sorting process. Auto Sorting Packages : Manually checking the packages ,addresses, and then assigning them to a compatible vehicle is a tiring task to say the least. This can be fixed by implementing a smart returns management system.