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What About Them Apples?

Supply Chain Shaman

Today hurricane Nate’s north winds are pushing against the bayous of Louisiana. If we look back at history, 70% of companies implemented Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), however two-decades later only 1% of companies use VMI processes to drive a better demand signal. Inventory strategies and processes to absorb the error.

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Associated Grocers Baton Rouge Implements HIMPACT

Herlitz Inventory Management

of Baton Rouge, LA, completed its buyer training with the Herlitz Inventory Management team. Despite a global pandemic, two hurricanes, and a tropical storm, AG has managed to roll out purchasing for 114 of its 1,100 vendors since July 25 with more being added daily. About Herlitz Inventory Management. Associated Grocers, Inc.

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POOLCORP Selects ToolsGroup to Improve Supply Chain Resilience

ToolsGroup

Joint Microsoft and ToolsGroup planning solution will support POOLCORP’s goals of improved service to customers and increased profitability amid demand and supply volatility. Headquartered in Louisiana, POOLCORP serves roughly 120,000 wholesale customers around the world. About ToolsGroup.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 19-23, 2013)

Talking Logistics

I went to Home Depot earlier this week to return a purchase, and the customer in front of me wanted to exchange a defective power tool with the same model, but he couldn’t find any on the shelf even though the store’s inventory system said 5 units were in stock. Manhattan Associates Launches 2013 Inventory Optimization Release.

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Ecommerce COVID-19 Advice: How to Manage Online Sales During COVID-19 [New Tips Updated Weekly]

ShipBob

Being able to connect with them has helped keep our customers purchasing.” Dana mentioned, “If your audience has purchased from you before and likes you, they will buy from you now to get you cash — especially if they get a discount.”. Make sure you don’t have a lot of cash tied to inventory that’s not moving.