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The Hidden Costs of Ghost Inventory: What You Need to Know

ShipBob

And two days ago a few units were reported stolen. These physically unaccounted-for units of inventory called ghost inventory, or phantom inventory , are a more common challenge faced by retailers than you think. Often, the items accounted for in the asset register do not reconcile with what is in the inventory.

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

SCMDOJO

Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery. Business Solutions: Amazon Business – Marketplace offering tailored products and tools for businesses, including bulk purchasing and business pricing. Billion US Dollars), followed by Europe and potentially Asia.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

For example, US-based companies may be quite fortunate if they have access to manufacturers right on their doorstep in Mexico, a country with far lower labour costs than the rest of North America. Improve Inventory Management Will your logistics outsourcing strategy include contract warehousing?

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Cross Border eCommerce – Key to Successful Entry in North America

Vinculum

When seller brands dream of penetrating the international e-commerce markets, they usually picture North America – and they have justifiable reasons for this: As of 2018, the average revenue per online shopper is the highest for the United States. It’s no wonder, then, that every brand would like to venture into cross border eCommerce.

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Last-Mile Delivery 101: How a 3PL Works With Last-Mile Carriers for Best-in-Class Fulfillment

ShipBob

This year over 20% of purchases are expected to take place online , compared to 17.8% Same-day delivery and last-mile logistics in North America is estimated to grow by $62.71 Although they reported $75.5 And now, in 2023, ecommerce sales continue to accelerate. billion between 2023-2027.

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YARD MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Questionnaire

The Lean Supply Chain

While yard tractors carry out their regular duties, attached GPS-enabled RFID readers recognize trailers by the tags, and report the location data in real time. RTLS also enables management to monitor yard operations’ key performance indicators (KPIs) based on quantifiable productivity metrics measured by the actions of the yard trucks.

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Are You Ready To Master Multichannel Retailing?

Unleashed

It allows consumers to purchase via whichever channel works best for them. Because you’re marketing/selling across multiple platforms, it means your customers have the convenience of purchasing where they feel most comfortable. Dreaming of an easy eCommerce inventory system? Meet your customers where they are. Learn more.

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