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Five Reasons Why Are We Not Making Progress on Inventory Management

Supply Chain Shaman

Today, I am cruising major freeways traveling from Chicago to my new home in Pennsylvania. At the session, we discussed why companies have not made more progress on inventory management. 90, then 80, followed by 76. The highway rolls ahead of me. There are endless mile markers. It is a long day. The sun is shining.

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Pet Food Experts Selects HIMPACT by Herlitz Inventory Management

Herlitz Inventory Management

Pet Food Experts Selects HIMPACT by Herlitz Inventory Management to Manage Daily Forecasting and Purchasing Solutions for its 4,500 Retail Partners in 34 States. Pet Food Experts signed with Herlitz Inventory Management to deliver more efficient and more profitable solutions for its forecasting and purchasing process.

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Leverage Our Flexible Network to Respond Quickly to COVID-19’s Effects on Your Supply Chain

Stord

Monday, March 30, 2020 COVID-19 is impacting the supply chain in unpredictable ways -- Pennsylvania truck stops were temporarily closed to stop the spread of the virus, and companies who manufacture perfume are shifting production to hand sanitizer. Our team of operations specialists is ready to reach out to our partners.

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Throw Back Thursday: Remembering ‘Meeting Customer Demand in a Complex Industry’ from Kinexions

Kinaxis

In this video hear, Gary Dietz, Manager, Global Logistics and Supply Integrated Supply Chain and Logistics, Kennametal, as he discusses the challenges his company faces in gaining full visibility of supply and demand, and in dealing with increasing supply chain volatility.

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What Exactly Is Omnichannel 2.0 and How Is It Different?

GlobalTranz

Better risk management strategies. Improved inventory management, reducing instances of overstocking and under stocking. According to the Wharton University of Pennsylvania , the measures to fully utilize omnichannel 2.0 Omnichannel 2.0 Flexible fulfillment options across multiple channels. End-to-end visibility.

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Warehousing News Roundup: April 8, 2019

Stord

True Value is investing $150 million in upgrades to its supply chain that will cover a new distribution center in Pennsylvania, ordering software, and more. Macy’s hired its first chief supply chain officer (CSCO) to oversee sourcing, inventory management, distribution, and sustainability.

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Additive Manufacturing May Change the Face of the Industry

RFgen

GE also announced late last year a $32 million dollar additive manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania. Recently, according to 3DPrint.com, General Electric started using additive techniques to develop fuel nozzle interiors for its jet engines – a huge step for the technology. Possible Drawbacks.