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Why Packaging Matters with Phillip Akhzar

The Logistics of Logistics

Phillip Akhzar and Joe Lynch discuss why packaging matters. Phillip is the Founder and CEO of Arka , a tech enabled packaging platform that provides custom and unbranded eco-friendly packaging to SMBs at competitive prices. Arka’s API uses AI to auto-replenish packaging inventory for warehouses and 3PLs.

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Consumer Packaged Goods Network Optimization: The Key to Supply Chain Resiliency 

Logility

Why Network Optimization Is the Key to Consumer Packaged Goods Supply Chain Resiliency It has been a few years since the onset of the pandemic exposed the tragic consequences of supply chain fragility within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.

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IOT SupplyChain Tools (Internet of Things)

ModusLink Corporation

The utilization of IoT tools (Internet of Things). Many of the electric devices/sensors that are applied to smart packaging use the global interconnected network called the Internet of Things. The main IoT tools are elaborated upon below. The technology is optimal to track products that are in transit (Fedex, 2020).

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6 Supply Chain Tools Which Will Save You 30 Hours

SCMDOJO

With the right supply chain tools at your disposal, you can streamline operations, boost productivity, and save valuable time. In this article, we will explore six of such supply chain tools that will revolutionize your workflow, ultimately saving you up to 30 hours of valuable time!

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Production Management: Definition, Tools, & Processes

Unleashed

Manufacturing operations need to implement effective production management tools and processes to reduce the cost of producing goods. This article explains the importance of production management, the key processes, and tools you can implement to minimise the cost of inputs while maximising productivity and quality.

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Finished Goods Inventory: Definition & Formula

Unleashed

Finished goods inventory are products that have been through the manufacturing process and are now ready for sale. This article breaks down how finished goods are calculated and some key inventory management methods for tracking them as they move through your business. What are finished goods inventory?

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Is the Package Under your Tree?

Supply Chain Shaman

Get Good at Having a Real-time Perpetual Inventory Signal. Foundational for ecommerce is a real-time perpetual inventory (PI) signal. If you are going to be excellent at ecommerce fulfillment, you need to have great perpetual inventory capabilities. No matter where inventory is, put it to work. Don’t fool yourself.

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