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10 Commandments of Inventory Management

Supply Chain Opz

Inventory management is one of the most important tasks for supply chain management professionals. However, most inventory control theories are too complicated or too difficult to apply to real world situations. The reason is that most people now realize the value of planning practice like Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).

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Rethinking WMS: Why No-Code / Low-Code Solutions are Transforming Warehousing

Logistics Viewpoints

Guidelines for Determining Warehouse Complexity Fully understanding warehouse complexity is critical. Here are a few guidelines to consider when evaluating your warehouses unique needs: Facility Size and Layout Small facilities rely on quick turnover and minimal storage, requiring streamlined WMS capabilities.

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6 Common Causes of Supply Chain Disruptions and How to Overcome Them!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Diversify your sources: Avoid placing all your supplier eggs in one geographical basket. Maintain reserve stocks: Keep extra inventories as a buffer against abrupt shortages Cultivate multiple sourcing strategies: Broadly distribute risk by diversifying the number of vendors for any given product line.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 21 – 27)

Logistics Viewpoints

The joint press release points out the technology’s ability to build palletized loads of department-sorted inventory and its strategic role in supporting Walmart’s goal of modernizing its vast supply chain network and allowing the company to transform its regional distribution centers to provide faster responsiveness to store orders.

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Warehouse Productivity: A Guide to Smoother Operations in 2025

RFgen

Think about it: How much time is wasted hunting down misplaced inventory? These include: Barcode Scanning Devices: These handheld devices, equipped with integrated inventory management apps, enable real-time tracking and data entry. Think real-time inventory visibility across all your locations.

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Your Must-Have Gartner Debrief: The 4 Key Takeaways from Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023

ToolsGroup

Balancing Inventory Remains the Key to Customer Service and Profitability Although fast expansion remains a priority for some segments (like medical equipment), many of the supply chain executives we spoke to named inventory levels as their main concern. Define the thresholds and guidelines for actions. We have made it simple.

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Re-imagining inventory management for a new normal

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Inventory management was moving towards a just-in-time approach until the supply disruptions of the last year. Whatever inventory management methodology is chosen, the realization that supply chains are vulnerable will require a re-assessment of practices and KPIs in order to keep goods flowing in a predictable and manageable way.