article thumbnail

When to Switch From In-House to Managed Logistics Transportation Services

GlobalTranz

The supply chain is evolving, and the standards used for managed logistics transportation services today are more data- and technology-driven than those of the past. Shippers should consider the following as indicators for when to add an outsourced managed logistics transportation services provider. This can be a confounding issue.

article thumbnail

Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: The Importance of Real-Time Inventory Visibility

Talking Logistics

Note: The following is an excerpt from “ Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: Top 5 Inventory Insights ,” based on research conducted by Adelante SCM and LEGACY Supply Chain Services with input from nearly 100 supply chain professionals from retail, manufacturing, and logistics service providers companies in the United States and Canada.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”

Talking Logistics

The research focused on the inventory visibility and optimization challenges that companies face today related to omni-channel fulfillment and the actions they should take to elevate their omni-channel performance. And it begins with improving their inventory accuracy. The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”.

article thumbnail

10 Inventory Control Techniques That Are Evergreen

SCMDOJO

Understanding the most valuable inventory control techniques, along with utilizing inventory control template Excel, is essential if you want to ensure effective inventory management. The primary goal of inventory control is to reduce the costs associated with holding stock.

article thumbnail

Editor’s Choice: A Cybersecurity Planning Framework

Logistics Viewpoints

Assess Third-Party Vendors: Warehouse and DC operators often work with third-party vendors for logistics and inventory management. Employees must be educated on the importance of strong passwords, phishing scams, and the potential risks of downloading malicious software. To read the full article, click HERE.

article thumbnail

[PODCAST] Why Digital Tools to Optimize Inventory Management Allows Supply Chain Execs to Stay More Strategic at Every Link in the Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

On today’s episode, we welcome Margaret Bendis, US Marketing Specialist for a company called EazyStock a cloud-based software-as-a-solution (SaaS) that optimizes inventory management. How sound inventory management improves the supply chain, and what are the adverse impacts to the supply chain due to poor inventory management.

article thumbnail

LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – October 2023

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine now! Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine now!