Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Swimsuits and dresses for weddings—you never buy just one,” says Joanie Demer, co-founder of Krazy Coupon Lady. People who buy portable generators during weather emergencies use them until the emergencies have ended, and then those go back too. Brick-and-mortar stores also allow shoppers to return unwanted purchases.

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DynaSys

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

You’ve just been chewed out by the Head of Accounts because she was forced to ship an order to a major customer two weeks late…and it’s your fault. You’re also dealing with excessive inventory for some items while facing stock outs for others. And this is only one metric where you could be doing a lot better. If so, you’re not alone.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory. Developed a process of excellence in supply chain collaboration. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. That should be sobering news for any business not yet focused on supply chain excellence as a lever for business success.

Inventory Reduction 101

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

If so, due to its size and buying power, the partner will likely be able to provide goods or services at an advantageous cost to you compared to the costs of sourcing internally. Additionally, a large-scale supplier can typically spread fixed costs over a larger production volume, reducing the price per unit.

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Ware2Go

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Learn why ecommerce shipping is the final and most important step in the buyer experience and how you can take yours to the next level. eCommerce shipping is very different from traditional retail fulfillment , and it is the last step before your customer actually interacts with your product. eCommerce Shipping Best Practices.

Price Reduction 52

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Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

The ABCDs of an Excellent Supply Chain. In this 2-part Supply chain strategy post , the Managing Director at Solventure – Bram Desmet, discusses the key elements of an excellent supply chain. So, as I sit down to write this blog, I wonder what are some of the things that make supply chains excellent? Please subscribe here.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Manufacturers and brick-and-mortar retailers have been using software to manage their inventory for years – but inventory management is even more important when you’re running a business that operates in the complex eCommerce space. Learn more: Guide to Effective Multichannel Selling What is eCommerce inventory management?

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