Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. Supply chain strategy, process, talent and enabling technologies each play important roles. Consumer anticipation was thus compounded by a developing global supply chain disruption.

Sourcing Strategies 105

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 105

Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

See, there’s a big difference between handling inbound logistics yourself and outsourcing it to a trusted North Carolina third-party logistics (3PL) provider that knows the manufacturing industry. Inbound logistics refers to the supply chain operations that lead up to the creation of the finished product.

3PL 98

3PL Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings 98

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

is bringing a piece of its supply-chain operations in-house as the company reviews broader operations and management of its distribution.” This implies 3PLs must innovate their business models, and the nature of how 3PLs and customers manage their relationships must also change. an arm of XPO Logistics Inc.—into

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing 100

Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

When it comes to the pharmaceutical supply chain, safety is the name of the game. And perhaps no element of the supply chain is more integral to the safety of pharmaceutical products than the warehouse. In the event the recalled product was shipped, the WMS can determine which lots were shipped and to where.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 52

BlueYonder

MARCH 23, 2018

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. As soon as the first robot arrived at a FedEx shipping hub in the heart of North Carolina tobacco country early last year, talk of pink slips was in the air. This week: Claire’s Stores Inc.,

Retail 58

Retail Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Waste Reduction 58

BlueYonder

MARCH 23, 2018

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. As soon as the first robot arrived at a FedEx shipping hub in the heart of North Carolina tobacco country early last year, talk of pink slips was in the air. This week: Claire’s Stores Inc.,

Retail 40

Retail Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Waste Reduction 40

Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Understanding Pick and Pack Services The Basics Pick and pack services encompass the order fulfillment process from the selection (picking) of items from the warehouse to the packing and shipping of those items. There are many picking strategies – single-order picking, batch picking, zone picking, cluster picking, wave picking.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 52