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The Ultimate Guide to Contract Logistics: What You Need to Know

SCMDOJO

Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company. It involves outsourcing logistics activities, such as warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to a dedicated logistics service provider.

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The Reorder Point Formula: Everything You Need to Know

Unleashed

A carefully calculated reorder point is therefore critical to good stock control, and keeps your key metrics looking healthy for your next inventory report. Calculating the reorder point in Excel. Calculating the reorder point in Excel – a caveat. Reorder Point = (4 bags used x 3 days lead time) + 38 bags. Go digital.

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Is Inventory Waste or an Asset?

Supply Chain Shaman

We were discussing the results of the planning benchmarking work that we have just finished, and I was sharing some insights on inventory management when one of the panelists emphatically stated, “Inventory is a waste to manage. We feel so strongly about this that we do not have an inventory planning role.”

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Your Expert Guide to Inventory Audits: Best Practices & Tips 

ShipBob

Traditionally this was done manually, but the use of product barcodes and devices like inventory barcode scanners can streamline the process. Using an inventory management software can help you keep track of inventory during physical inventory counts. Learn more about inventory reconciliation here.

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From Predictions to Operations: Compelling Supply Chain AI Use Cases

ThroughPut

With so many changing variables, excel sheets or human intervention alone can’t gain the level of visibility needed to forecast the future. Your sourcing department can save valuable time because AI tools analyze suppliers with the aid of relevant data points and metrics and match them with the contract opportunities available.

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Sam’s Club Updates Appointment Scheduler and OTIF Standards

Zipline Logistics

It currently just uses on-time metrics to grade suppliers and the store’s retail buyers can base purchasing decisions on a brand’s delivery performance. Typically, they evaluate standard metrics like on-time delivery, inventory management, missed shipments, lead time, and costs.

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How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) : The course covers ground such as knowledge of production and inventory management, internal operations, and customer relations.