Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

entities as opposed to foreign owned entities such as global shipping and logistics companies. As inventory-to-sales ratios dropped to near record lows, inter-modal logistics networks were forced to try to manage and synchronize essentially just-in-time material movements which were out of sync in many important dimensions.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

Although the holiday season might seem distant, retailers begin pulling forward inventory in preparation for it starting sometime in mid-August. For best logistics outcomes, shippers should look to arrange transportation as soon as possible for upcoming purchase orders. Retain Supply Chain Visibility and Control.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For many growing and established direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands alike, the supply chain is the most critical but also most challenging aspect of their operations. . The process involves complex steps, from procurement, to shipping products to end users, often resulting in a lack of visibility and high operational costs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Most companies have made their own organizations more efficient (ROA), but they have not reduced inventories and they have pushed costs back in the supply chain on suppliers that are less able to bear them. This has made the supply chain more fragile. This is what a supply chain is all about.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

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. Download the free white paper to learn more about how data can be used to reduce logistics spend while improving supply chain performance.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

In Agrosciences is the customer the distributor of seed/additives, the farmer or the downstream purchaser of food products? In the case of the consumer supply chain is the customer, the retailer, the shopper or the user? Price and shipping policies should go hand in hand. Pay for Performance. Focus on Clean Data.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 13, 2021

Increased consumer spending drove imports as brands brought in added product to keep up with inventory restocks. With retail peak season inching closer, brands will likely continue to try to restock inventories ahead of the holiday rush, amplifying freight difficulties. What Can Brands Do to Excel in This Retail Environment?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

” Today, I know of less than twenty-five companies that actively sense demand, and while we talk about the use of channel data and the building of demand sensing processes to use channel data, it is still an elite group of supply chain leaders that are perfecting the techniques. And, what will signal an upturn?”

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

If you have wondered how to improve OTIF and overall supply chain performance, you are not alone. We have a few tips on how to make logistics improvements to increase OTIF performance. If unable to find a product in store, consumers are quick to turn their attention online and purchase goods there.

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Cognira

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This blog explores the trends that define this year’s holiday season and the factors that draw the consumer path to purchase. Consumers leverage AI-powered benchmarking tools to track the price of their favorite items and make the purchase once it hits its lowest point.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The organization is not clear on accepting special requests and expedited shipping policies, often resulting in a lower margin. Many of my clients talk about a customer-centric supply chain but rely on useless metrics from an annual survey or a net promoter score. The Sleep Number Story of Supply Chain Excellence.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

in Management Science, he brings a wealth of knowledge to help your organization optimize processes and enhance supply chain performance. He is one of our incredible supply chain experts. Primarily focused on Supply Chain, Warehousing, Logistics, S&OP and Inventory Management. With a Ph.D.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Click on a link below to browse tips related to a topic of interest: Tips for optimizing your warehouse layout & organization Tips for optimizing your warehouse workflows & processes Warehouse inventory optimization tips Optimizing your warehouse with tools & technology Tips for optimizing your warehouse layout & organization 1.

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