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Indiana Jones and the supply chain bullwhip effect

Kinaxis

A small shift in customer demand essentially cracks the whip, and the further a supplier is from the demand, the more significant the impact, which inevitably leads to increasing swings in inventory for suppliers. Many Indiana Jones wannabees emerged, due to the popularity of the film.

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Traceability Software for Process Manufacturing and Discrete Manufacturing

RFgen

Discrete manufacturers use these solutions to better manage inventory and reduce costs. To address the challenges, they need a robust shop floor/inventory solution, one that delivers immediate traceability real-time visibility during the manufacturing process. Manufacturing is the backbone of the world economy.

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The Future of Logistics with Courtney Muller

The Logistics of Logistics

It used to be that I have one warehouse in Indiana and I can get to 65% of the population one day. Now, we want that inventory close to the consumer because people want it on the same day, next day. We have the best rail system in the world, in the United States, that is privately owned. The industry is changing.

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Optimizing Ecommerce Warehouse Costs: Spend Less, Gain More

ShipBob

It gives you a realistic picture of your inventory holding costs so you can identify opportunities for cost reduction. Technology costs Modern warehouses make use of technology such as warehouse management systems ( WMS ) and inventory management systems to streamline processes. Let’s break down the main components of warehouse costs.

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Top 10 Cities for eCommerce Fulfillment

FLEXE

Here are the top 10 most popular cities for fulfillment centers in the United States. Indianapolis, Indiana. Indianapolis, Indiana: Indianapolis is a staple in supply chain operations because of its central location and proximity to Chicago. Seattle, Washington. Los Angeles, California. Denver, Colorado. Dallas, Texas.