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Three Key Inventory Strategies for an Omnichannel World

Supply Chain Brain

Many merchants are struggling to balance physical and digital inventory under a cloud of supply chain disruptions.

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Reports Indicate Walmart Cutting Salary Staff

Supply Chain Matters

In this Supply Chain Matters capsule update commentary, we highlight published reports this week indicating that retailer Walmart is initiating added salaried staff reductions. In late May, reporting on Q1-2022 quarterly financial performance, t he retailer stunned Wall Street with a reported 25 percent decrease in net income. Inventory levels reportedly increased more than 33 percent during the quarter, a reflection of what was described as an aggressive buying strategy amid supply chain disrup

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How to Properly Care for Your Automated Forklift

Supply Chain Brain

Automated forklifts are designed to do a lot on their own, but they're not as self-sufficient when it comes to service and maintenance.

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At Ford, Quality Is Now Problem 1 – The Wall Street Journal.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. At Ford, Quality Is Now Problem 1. Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ. – Bob.

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Supply Chain Resilience Checklist

Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m

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The Trucking Industry Has a Communication Problem

Supply Chain Brain

Truck drivers are often caught in the middle of communications between shippers and receivers — creating an influx of information that over complicates the job.