Ware2Go

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Learn the differences between ecommerce distribution centers and fulfillment centers and how the most effective multichannel merchants leverage both to meet consumer expectations for delivery. The Importance of eCommerce Distribution Centers. What Are the Benefits of an eCommerce Distribution Center?

Distribution 98

Distribution Inventory Reduction Warehousing Cost Reduction Strategies 98

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Marketplaces are amping up the competition, muscling in on wholesale distribution market share. Across all verticals, from automotive to electronics, pharmaceuticals to food processing, the unprecedented supply chain disruptions of the last few years have put margins and bottom lines under extreme pressure. Now, it’s “yes/and”.

Manufacturing Procurement 84

Manufacturing Procurement Distribution Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 84

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

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?

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Inventory Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 4, 2021

A 2020 SYSPRO survey showed that 60% of manufacturing and distribution businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. For the manufacturing and distribution CEO the challenge is not only getting back to pre-pandemic operations, but crafting businesses that emerge more resilient than before.

Manufacturing Procurement 119

Manufacturing Procurement Distribution Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing 119

Kinaxis

MARCH 22, 2017

by Alexa Cheater From designing, sourcing and manufacturing, to distribution and consumption, your supply chain is at the heart of your customer satisfaction levels. The equivalent of 7% of America’s GDP is tied up in inventory, and accounts receivable and payable. Implementing inventory optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 196

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Network Optimization Inventory Reduction 196

Demand Solutions

JANUARY 7, 2015

Supply chain planning is becoming more important than ever within the electronics industry. There is more time necessary for sourcing materials, manufacturing, and distribution. With proper planning, it becomes possible to enhance the profitability within the electronics sector from the ground up.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Electronics Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 100

Demand Solutions

JANUARY 7, 2015

Supply chain planning is becoming more important than ever within the electronics industry. There is more time necessary for sourcing materials, manufacturing, and distribution. With proper planning, it becomes possible to enhance the profitability within the electronics sector from the ground up.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Electronics Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 100

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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?

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Negotiating Skills 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 16, 2022

In my experience companies always had a need for Inventory Control and an annual inventory count during which all operations were shut down for at least 2-3 days. On top of the annual inventory count there were ongoing manual cycle counts throughout the entire year. An Inventory Control History.

Inventory Reduction 124

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 6, 2021

The Future of Distribution article and permission to publish here provided by Jake Rheude. The eCommerce distribution system is never static, as new technologies cause fundamental changes in how distribution works. The future of distribution is changing more quickly every year. Distribution Yesterday and Today.

Distribution 98

Distribution Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 98

Unleashed

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Without the right inventory management solutions in place, it’s almost impossible to maintain optimal stock levels, minimise costs, and improve overall efficiency – all of which are essential to ongoing business success. In this guide: What are inventory management solutions?

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 52

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2016

Modern distribution technology has significantly changed how suppliers get their products to end-users, and consumers are driving changes in how Distributors use technology to better their business processes. New Distribution Channels Are Forming Online and in Traditional, Brick-and-Mortar Stores. The workforce is aging.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 120

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 28, 2018

Editor’s Note: Microsoft’s Colin Masson, Global Industry Director of Manufacturing Solutions (that's him on the left), sat down with me to discuss how manufacturers optimize their inventories. Colin: How do inventory optimization (IO) and multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO) enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently?

Optimal Sourcing 136

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Modeling 136

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 28, 2018

Editor’s Note: Microsoft’s Colin Masson, Global Industry Director of Manufacturing Solutions (that's him on the left), sat down with me to discuss how manufacturers optimize their inventories. Colin: How do inventory optimization (IO) and multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO) enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently?

Optimal Sourcing 120

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Modeling 120

GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2016

Part of this drive toward more interest in analytics in distribution and manufacturing comes from the ability of analytics to reduce inefficiencies dramatically and increase productivity in both physical and virtual sales environments. How Are Analytics in Distribution and Manufacturing Being Used?

Analytics Software 120

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Analytics Distribution 120

ShipBob

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The root of many inventory management challenges lies in treating all stock equally—when in reality, each item should be assessed and segmented individually. This is where inventory segmentation can help. It’s a strategy that categorizes inventory based on factors like demand patterns, lead time, value, and more.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Inventory Management Software 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Most of the pre-pandemic Inventory Management strategies were centred around improving inventory turnover, keeping inventory levels as low as possible, and reducing the amount of cash tied up in inventory. What should our post pandemic inventory priorities be? Pre Pandemic Inventory Management Priorities.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Inventory Material Savings Modeling 52

ShipBob

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Table of Contents ** Minutes What is an inventory audit? When it comes to selling goods, ecommerce businesses may audit their inventory — whether it’s for tax purposes annually or to simply verify units on hand. Inventory audits can be done in-house or by a third party and represent one point in time. What is an inventory audit?

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Inventory Inventory Management Software Forecasting Software 52

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 1, 2019

Every supply chain professional understands inventory is a necessary evil. Carry too little inventory and you can miss out on sales and anger customers. Carry too much inventory and you increase handling costs and cut into profits. The inventory optimization challenge. ”[2]. ”[2].

Optimal Sourcing 124

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization 124

ThroughPut

MAY 9, 2024

The primary objective of demand planning software is to ensure that businesses can meet customer demands efficiently without overstocking or understocking inventory. These forecasts enable companies to optimize inventory levels, align production schedules, manage resources effectively, and improve overall supply chain performance.

Supply and Demand 52

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 52

Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Vendor managed inventory (VMI) – when executed well – can be an efficient and cost-effective system for managing the supply of goods. Learn more: What is Inventory Management? Techniques for 2021 What is vendor managed inventory? How does vendor managed inventory work?

Vendor Strategies 98

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Inventory Inventory Management Software 98

Vinculum

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Distribution can be categorized into few of the most essential businesses in Indonesia that conduct activities such as wholesale, import, export, and retail in the entire process. Distribution can be defined as an essential service that makes merchandise available for purchase by allocating it through a given market.

Indonesia 52

Indonesia Distribution Expense Reduction Supply Chain Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

One example from healthcare involves using generative AI integrated with Oracle’s electronic health record (EHR) solution to create a Clinical Digital Assistant that enables providers to use voice commands to produce rough drafts of new patient forms that would be reviewed but would still save significant labor.

Supply Chain Software 218

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Vendor Strategies 218

Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In this guide to barcodes in inventory management: In order to apply barcodes to inventory management, it is important to understand the basics of the barcode system. Hence, some companies will find corded barcode scanners to be all they need, where other companies require wireless scanners to support their online inventory management.

Inventory Management Software 96

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 96

Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 1, 2020

What is the Vaccine Distribution Supply Chain? Then you have to manufacture, transport and distribute it. A limited number of vaccines will end up getting approved for global distribution. ultra cold storage) in many parts of the world, the Vaccine Distribution Supply Chain challenge is daunting. Procurement of Vaccines.

Pharmaceutical 59

Pharmaceutical Distribution Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 59

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The larger the global corporation, the more that the use of functional goals sub-optimizes growth, margin and inventory levels. Today, it is a skewed distribution with only 7% of manufacturing and retailers claiming to be innovators to drive first-mover advantage through technology. Measurement. Innovation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 394

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Network Software 394

Turvo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

A managed inventory depends heavily on teams and leaders that can communicate with each other to avoid operational issues, overstocking, or worse, running out of inventory when the customer is ready to buy. It all makes communication a vital part of maintaining a managed inventory. Think about it.

Inventory Reduction 69

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 69

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2022

billion in inventory “that if we could just wave a magic wand, we’d make it go away today,” said chief financial officer (CFO) John David Rainey. Walmart estimates that inventory is still 15% above optimal levels. We’ve also cancelled billions of dollars in orders to help align inventory levels with expected demand.”.

Supply Chain Planning Software 191

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning 191

Logility

AUGUST 18, 2022

Headquartered in Brazil, WEG is a world-leading supplier of electro-electronic equipment and solutions. WEG chose Logility’s sophisticated demand planning tool to support inventory replenishment on its distribution business in the United States. Logility is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software, Inc. NASDAQ: AMSWA).

Logility 130

Logility Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2021

New Casey’s Distribution Center in Joplin, MO. The company could not effectively produce fresh prepared foods without self-distribution. The company views self-distribution as a competitive advantage. Putters take the contents of the totes and put the inventory into pick-to-light machines.

Supply Chain Planning Software 194

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 194

RFgen

JANUARY 23, 2023

Overview: What is mobile device inventory management? With so much information out there about inventory management best practices, it can be hard to determine what steps to take to make improvements. Mobile inventory systems are a proven “must-have” solution for enhancing materials management. bn through 2026. bn through 2026.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 52

Logility

JUNE 21, 2022

There are many places fulfillment can be delayed – from an antiquated order acceptance process to lack of inventory to logistical complexities. It gives you no real-time insight into inventory, you have no real-time information at all about where your goods are in the supply chain, and you can’t tell your customer anything enlightening.

Modeling 173

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software 173

3PL Insights

JULY 11, 2018

EDI stands for Electronic Data Interchange. This refers to the electronic interchange of documents between companies. Electronic interchange of documents is far more efficient and less expensive than exchanging paper documents, as EDI costs less than a dollar. appeared first on Evans Distribution Systems. What is EDI?

Electronics 56

Electronics Shipping Data Supply Chain Network Software 56

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But Molex, a global electronics and connectivity solutions company, has been investing in their intelligent digital supply chain strategy to improve their supply chain agility and customer experience. Those industries include data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 196

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Rail Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 196

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

Or, alternatively, a company carries too much inventory, storage for excess inventory must be purchased, and cash flows become tight. Those materials come into their distribution center in Memphis where they inflate the balls, use a die cut machine to create the packaging, and then kit the ball and pump into the custom-made box.

Security 198

Security Supply Chain Planning Jordan Forecasting 198

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2016

In part 2 of the 3-part series, Jake discusses the new technologies that are introduced and how they effect your distribution system. There are several new technologies that have either already impacted distribution or will soon do so. Items can be tagged in the factory and tracked as they move through the distribution system.

Supply Chain Design Software 123

Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Distribution 123

IQMS

JULY 22, 2019

The Warehouse Inventory Management Software market grew to $1.4B Warehouse Inventory Management software and systems help reduce infrastructure costs and enable the reallocation of existing IT resources to drive productivity improvements, according to IDC. How Warehouse Inventory Management Software improves efficiency.

Inventory Management Software 60

Inventory Management Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 60