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Risk Management Can Be a Competitive Advantage, Part Two

Enterra Insights

”[6] Recent events in Hawaii and California should be evidence enough that climate change is having an impact. One solution often considered is having more inventory on hand, or developing dual supply chains that can deliver the same goods via two routes, in case one becomes impeded.

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3 Ways a Poorly Managed Inventory Can Ruin a Business

RFgen

Poorly managed stocks of inventory can devastate a company’s bottom line. Do you know how much inventory you have, whether it’s in your office, warehouse or in the field? Inventory management is a top business process that, if not tracked correctly, can irreversibly damage companies. You should. It’s Costly.

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3 Ways a Poorly Managed Inventory Can Ruin a Business

RFgen

Poorly managed stocks of inventory can devastate a company’s bottom line. Do you know how much inventory you have, whether it’s in your office, warehouse or in the field? Inventory management is a top business process that, if not tracked correctly, can irreversibly damage companies. You should. It’s Costly.

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8 Inventory Costing Methods That You Might Not Know About

EMERGE App

Inventory costing or valuation is an accounting concept that has a direct impact on your gross profit and thus taxable income. Methods of valuing inventory are simply different cost-flow assumptions about how to allocate your cost of goods available for sale. We’ll start by explaining why inventory costing is important.

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Why Warehouse Automation Matters: 7 Hidden Cost Leaks of Outdated Manual Processes

RFgen

When it comes to inventory, the lifeblood of supply chains, opaqueness hinders business agility. Compare this to a real-time inventory control solution. Using mobile barcoding technology, organizations can automate inventory processes from data collection to material movements inside and outside the four walls.

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Why Warehouse Automation Matters: 7 Hidden Cost Leaks of Outdated Manual Processes

RFgen

When it comes to inventory, the lifeblood of supply chains, opaqueness hinders business agility. Compare this to a real-time inventory control solution. Using mobile barcoding technology, organizations can automate inventory processes from data collection to material movements inside and outside the four walls.

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What are Ecommerce Shipping Zones?

Supply Chain Game Changer

A clear understanding of shipping zones should inform your fulfillment strategy. A shipment to Hawaii falls into Zone 45. The information is updated at the beginning of each year with new rates. You can find detailed FedEx shipping rate information on their website. Zones affect your fulfillment costs and delivery time.