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The Future of Supply Chains Post COVID-19 – LogiSYM July 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

But companies will have to go beyond the usual inventory optimisation. . Such simulations would enable to assess the impact of a decrease/increase of demand, a capacity excursion in a factory or distribution centre. . Lastly, distribution networks will have to be shortened, products portfolio rationalised.

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How AI & Machine Learning Will Transform Supply Chain Management Through Software-Driven Automation

Accelogix

I am still a practical technologist at heart, but after years of staged tech demos, endless R&D, and futurist seminars, several of these technologies now function outside of Silicon Valley’s controlled environments and are demonstrable in the real world. What has changed for me? What has changed for me?

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10 Proven Principles for Best Warehouse Design and Operation

Logistics Bureau

Over the years, Mal has come to appreciate that there is real science behind distribution centre design , operation, and flow management. 4) Inventory Control. Inventory control is about having the right amount of stock to meet customer demand. Your inventory control is not there, you’re not rotating your stock.

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Top Ten Tips to Boost Supply Chain Performance to Best in Class

Logistics Bureau

I’ll also be providing some step by step guides and tools on these at our Free Seminars Series in February and March, but more on that later. Distribution Network Aligned. Distribution networks are rarely designed. Focus on these alone and you’ll be well on your way to best in class Supply Chain performance.

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Why probabilistic forecasting is better for inventory optimization

ToolsGroup

In this post we’ll explore how probabilistic forecasting not only creates better forecasts, but also improves inventory optimization by improving the stock levels at store and warehouse locations in your distribution network. which then provides better information from which to decide how much inventory to stock.

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Common Supply Chain Mistakes to Avoid

Logistics Bureau

At our seminars I often share case studies demonstrating the impact of not getting this right. There’s just no place for a one-size-fits-all approach to outbound distribution any more. The structure and efficiency of your distribution network. Inventory levels across your business. The layout of your warehouses.

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26 warehouse pros reveal the most important factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse

6 River Systems

Warehousing effectiveness depends upon the accuracy of the physical inventory in the warehouse with the respect to the inventory indicated in the computer system. This discrepancy between the physical and electronic inventories is dependent on the reliability of the warehouse processes. Kevin Lawton. kevin_lawton.