Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The staff at SupplyChainBrain explains, “Overstocked retailers are cutting back on lenient pandemic-era return policies heading into the holiday season.”[2]. Today’s consumers take a lot of factors into consideration when they make a purchase — including product availability, price, delivery dates, and return policies.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It covers every aspect of dealing with customer returns, including policy management, reverse logistics, customer service, returned goods inventory management , and developing strategies to reduce return rates. A good returns policy is crucial for ensuring a smooth customer experience. Let’s break this down into simple steps.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Unleashed

MARCH 8, 2023

Choosing the best inventory management software isn’t easy. This guide is designed to inform you which features are most important, the best time to invest in inventory software, and the costs you can expect to pay. Key considerations Manual management of inventory is time-consuming and prone to error. What’s your budget?

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3PL Insights

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Develop a Solid Returns Policy. A clear and concise returns policy alleviates confusion for both the sellers and buyers. The policy should be easily accessible on your e-commerce site and any third-party sites. It should also be included in the paperwork included in the package and in confirmation emails.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

The company accepts or rejects the return request: Depending on the company’s return policy, the dedicated personnel accept or reject the return request. Restocking and putting back in inventory: If the product is QC passed, the warehouse stores and stocks it as per the inventory policy.

Inventory Reduction 86

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

For retailers and carriers, sending a package is easy. The process is inefficient and unpredictable, and leaves retailers with used inventory that oftentimes cannot be resold. Online consumers today have come to expect cost-free and hassle-free online returns policies. Reverse logistics is difficult and costly.

Reverse Logistics 221

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Locus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Shipping the wrong product can be fixed by optimizing the package sorting process. Implement Robust Return Policies: Clearly defined and transparent return policies can minimize returns due to buyer’s remorse and can help set clear expectations for the customers.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The flow of finished goods in retail logistics is a multi-step process, encompassing inventory management, order fulfillment and shipping, and returns management. Inventory Management Inventory management is the procurement, storage, and selling of a company’s inventory.

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Clear Spider

APRIL 18, 2023

Green Packaging Uses efficient packaging designs with recycled materials that consider every phase of a package’s lifecycle including consumer disposal. Think Lean to Go Green Lean inventory management is a greener approach to managing your inventory. Inventory is a huge part of your operations.

Supply Chain Design Software 96

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Greenwashing is a form of advertising or marketing spin in which green PR and green marketing are deceptively used to persuade the public that an organization’s products, aims and policies are environmentally friendly. Although port volumes increased in August, demand remains lower as shippers continue to face excess inventory levels.

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Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

For example, protectionist trade policies, labor shortages, scaled-down logistics services, and higher-volume direct-to-consumer transactions have increased the cost of ingredients and finished products, left store shelves partially empty, and caused revenue loss. Integrated performance monitoring and measurement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

The projected mineral supply until the end of the 2020s is in line with the demand for EV batteries in the ‘stated policies scenario’ of the IEA’s world energy model. per package during the first surcharge cycle. per package, will begin October 3 and run until Jan. The first cycle of surcharges ends October 2. 15, FedEx said.

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 30, 2023

According to data shared by Vue.AI , “more than 60% of online shoppers say that they look at a retailer’s return policy before making a purchase. Having a plan for dealing with overstock or excess inventory from returns results in unnecessary costs for the company and makes it challenging to manage inventory levels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restock/Replenishment Planning – Maintaining optimal inventory levels is crucial to meet customer demands without overstocking. On the other size of the coin is overstock; bloated inventories are one of the biggest inflationary pressures on warehouse costs and negatively impact the bottom line as well.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2021

Melanie Nuce ( @auntmel ), Senior Vice President of corporate development at GS1 US, adds, “In an effort to gain velocity in fulfillment, AI has been playing an increasing role in inventory management. AI can help retailers make sure these policies are not being breached at ground level. Last mile delivery is no exception.

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Demand Solutions

MARCH 27, 2020

When trying to answer this question, many people think of company perks like benefits programs, flexible schedules, office lunch parties and open-door policies. They're the teams responsible for forecasting inventory requirements, managing inventory replenishment functions and sourcing inventory from suppliers.

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Logility

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Process manufacturing companies — such as those in the packaging, specialty chemicals, and rolled and woven goods sectors — are dealing with overcapacity as well as price pressures and continuing supply chain uncertainties. Is inventory keeping up with demand? What seasonal factors affect your business?

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2020

This year the return-a-thon will be different — with longer lines likely to be found at post offices and parcel package stores than at department stores. They include: Know the policies, deadlines : Tyko recommends reading about policies at store websites, on store signs or on the back of receipts. Or donate them.”

Reverse Logistics 100

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

New features and capabilities are expected as part of the package – much like you’d expect Netflix to constantly refresh their content offering. . I also addressed how the S&OP process changes – translating business policy & strategy into supply chain policy & strategy, and finally into buffer strategies.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 209

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ShipBob

AUGUST 9, 2021

Once orders are placed, items are packaged using dunnage and other materials to keep items safe during transit. Packages are then shipped to their destination via ground, air, or sea. So that’s a lot of packages — and a lot of resources. Once they reach their destination, the packing materials are discarded.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Adexa

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Increasing Inventory Turns. In order to optimize resources and ensure the right product mix, the system needs to be capable of modeling the environment for tanks and packaging. It needs to take into account set-up times, campaigns, product mix and synchronization with packaging lines. Optimizing the use of resources and ROA.

Pharmaceutical 71

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QAD

JANUARY 24, 2023

For example, roughly 85 percent of companies incorporate sustainable procurement practices due to government regulations and policies and the risk of being noncompliant – not in response to consumer attitudes.

Supply Chain Software 97

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ShipBob

JANUARY 23, 2023

Last-mile delivery is a logistics term that is defined as the transportation of a package from a fulfillment center to the package’s final destination, which is usually a personal residence. A last-mile carrier is responsible for moving a package to its end destination. What is last-mile delivery?

3PL 98

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

The easiest way to move toward an omnichannel strategy lies in following these tips: Re-evaluate inventory-optimization techniques and systems. Consider new ways to reduce shipping costs and risk, such as the new packaging suspension service Amazon is using, reports the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.

Price Reduction 120

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 25, 2021

Kearney’s Consumer Products and Retail Practice, asserts, “Retailers need to review forecasts and inventory commitments for Holiday 2021 which could be a blockbuster. An estimated 700 million packages didn’t arrive in time for Christmas. For example, overall retail sales in April rose by 51.2% year-over-year. Even the U.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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QAD

JULY 8, 2021

Poor inventory management and lack of full inventory visibility, including inventory held by next tier suppliers. Some suppliers may carry excess inventory in anticipation of unknown demand, while others will allocate their limited production capacity to other customers or markets, as is the case in the semiconductor shortage.

Supply Chain Planning Software 89

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Partner with a 3PL can help you find capacity where and when you need it, such as tapping regional parcel carriers and re-thinking packaging strategies. Price fluctuations and sourcing issues.

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EMERGE App

AUGUST 5, 2018

What is Inventory Management? Inventory management, in a nutshell, describes your efforts to manage, assess and report on the flow of your stock of goods. You might be using pencil-and-paper, spreadsheets or sophisticated inventory management software to do this. Two Essential Features of Inventory Management Today.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

New features and capabilities are expected as part of the package – much like you’d expect Netflix to constantly refresh their content offering. I also addressed how the S&OP process changes – translating business policy & strategy into supply chain policy & strategy, and finally into buffer strategies.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 156

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Yet according to retail advisory firm IHL , “The most significant challenges to inventory distortion are the availability of workers and the disruptions outside of the immediate control of the retailer.” Moreover, the new policy of purchasing online and picking up in-store adds to the already high-stress environment for in-store employees.

Optimal Sourcing 156

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Note that these figures don’t include restocking expenses and losses on inventory. Since you can’t sell them before including them in your inventory, you won’t make profits from returned items. Since you can’t sell them before including them in your inventory, you won’t make profits from returned items. billion packages in 2018.

Procurement Solutions 96

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Today it reaches across all sectors—even globally branded, fast-moving consumer packaged goods companies. Others rely on “ rules of thumb " to set inventory levels. All of the above practices produce inventory and safety stock targets that fall far wide of the mark. Inventory modeling describes statistical inventory behavior.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 9, 2021

Collecting and storing goods, data entry, sorting out goods, packaging boxes, and getting the things to the customer’s shipping location are all aspects of this distribution process. Selecting and packaging orders are only one of the eCommerce fulfillment processes. Receiving Inventory. Storage of inventory.

Supply Chain Design Software 67

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Adexa

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This includes suppliers, regions, WIP inventory, equipment, products, customers, transportation methods, packaging requirements, government regulations, carbon footprint on the contract manufacturer or use of commodities by a product, customer or a product and so on. Hence producing an accurate and executable plan.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

EazyStock, a leading ERP add-on for inventory management and replenishment, has recently launched its pre-built connector for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The connector seamlessly connects EazyStock to Dynamics 365 Business Central, helping businesses automate demand forecasting, inventory classification and replenishment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Venues outside the greater Tokyo metropolitan area would allow small numbers of spectators, and the policy for the Paralympics will be decided next month. Restaurants, bars find suppliers’ inventories are running dry. This new policy applies to any and all contracts awarded to provide production material for new vehicle projects.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 165

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

New features and capabilities are expected as part of the package – much like you’d expect Netflix to constantly refresh their content offering. I also addressed how the S&OP process changes – translating business policy & strategy into supply chain policy & strategy, and finally into buffer strategies.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 120

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