Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Introduction Supply chain digitalization is a pivotal element of modern supply chain management, driving improvements in inventory management, operational efficiency, and asset utilization. Improving Inventory Management Supply chain digitalization plays a crucial role in elevating inventory management.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Introduction: In today’s interconnected world, businesses are seeking agile and cost-effective strategies to meet the demands of an ever-evolving market. End-to-end management of component procurement, inventory management, and JIT delivery. Dynamic inventory optimization to minimize lead times and reduce costs.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

What is Inventory Replenishment? Inventory replenishment is the process of moving stock items along the supply chain to ensure inventory levels are sufficient to cover demand. Effective inventory replenishment processes ensure that order fill rates can be achieved while keeping inventory carrying costs under control.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Just-In-Time inventory management approach revolutionized manufacturing forever. The knowledge from this guide will boost your organization’s operational effectiveness, cutting costs and driving overall financial performance. What is Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory Management? How Does Just-In-Time (JIT) Work?

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Demand-driven replenishment and fulfillment can help retail planners manage large SKUs, determining each sales location and its optimal inventory targets. This ensures enhanced stock availability and reduction of lost sales. These replenishment planning strategies can help in the long term-.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. Supply chain strategy, process, talent and enabling technologies each play important roles. The company’s inventory levels of unsold equipment have reportedly swelled to over $1 billion. Added Perspectives.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 22, 2021

In 2021 , the retail sector experienced drastic global inventory distortion. However, most of the variability generated by these factors can be eliminated by addressing supply, management, and demand at regular intervals, through focused solutions. Reduced variability and risks across supply chains via buffer management.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2024

Any opportunity to minimise waste and reduce your business costs means greater revenue, higher profits, and happier customers. Just-in-time manufacturing is a strategy that directly aligns raw-material supply deliveries with production schedules to increase efficiency and decrease waste. Here’s how it works.

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RFgen

APRIL 12, 2024

Managing inventory costs is a constant struggle. Managing inventory costs is important because high inventory costs can erode the bottom line. On the other hand, optimized inventory levels can enhance it. On the other hand, optimized inventory levels can enhance it. Next is the cost of storing the inventory.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Some of the main steps involved in the order fulfilment process include: Inventory management Picking and packing Tracking and communication Shipping and delivery Customer service Returns management Fulfilment costs can represent up to 30% of an eCommerce company’s total operating expenses. It also ensures that resources are used efficiently.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

From raw material procurement to final product sales, these supply chains’ ability to minimize inventory through product life cycle controls and facilitate prompt product supply is every bit as important as product differentiation strategies. To achieve this, having the right planning solution is crucial. Short-term benefits.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Inventory Management Introduction: In the rapidly evolving tech industry, maintaining optimal inventory management practices is crucial for sustained growth and competitiveness. This blog delves into industry-leading inventory management best practices. It involves receiving, tracking, and efficiently storing these products.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Introduction: In the rapidly evolving tech industry, maintaining optimal inventory management practices is crucial for sustained growth and competitiveness. This blog delves into industry-leading inventory management best practices. It involves receiving, tracking, and efficiently storing these products.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Introduction: In the rapidly evolving tech industry, maintaining optimal inventory management practices is crucial for sustained growth and competitiveness. This blog delves into industry-leading inventory management best practices. It involves receiving, tracking, and efficiently storing these products.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

This is the second part of my series on various ways to reduce overall costs as it relates to logistics and warehouse cost reductions. In the first part I put forth 6 areas of focus in order to reduce logistics costs. Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Understanding the most valuable inventory control techniques, along with utilizing inventory control template Excel, is essential if you want to ensure effective inventory management. The primary goal of inventory control is to reduce the costs associated with holding stock.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

By streamlining processes, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction, companies can achieve higher profitability and sustainability. Planning ensures that resources are allocated effectively and that production and distribution meet customer demand. Warehousing: Warehousing involves the storage and management of inventory.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 8, 2024

Procurement management directly impacts your bottom line, making it a critical component of running a profitable product-based business. In this article, we look at the different stages of procurement management. We’ll also explore project procurement management and the relationship between procurement and supply chain management.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In essence, a structured supply chain department as described in the blog can help you deliver the right supply chain strategy and goals which helps cost reduction, improve customer service, on-time delivery, and better working capital. Watch What is Marketing Procurement? on our SCMDOJO YouTube Channel!

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Peeling Back the Lid on Supply Chain World Salad In this world, where board discussions focus on eliminating waste and meeting corporate social responsibility goals, supply chain teams respond with projects like end-to-end planning, control towers, and real-time decisions. Each concept is flawed adding to, not reducing, cost and waste.

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Precoro

AUGUST 14, 2023

More and more companies are acknowledging the importance of centralizing and optimizing their procurement operations. One of the ways to accomplish this is to establish a procurement team to streamline ordering by centralizing purchases and improving supplier relations. What are the duties of a procurement manager?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2021

Promotion Management is defined as optimizing the utilization of tools, strategies, and resources to promote a product that will generate additional demand. Why should we consider Promotion Planning in Inventory Management? Whether it be e-commerce, brick-and-mortar, or both, retail companies care about the inventory they keep.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 2, 2023

There are two arguments for sharing services: [2] The ‘ less of a common resource’ argument and the ‘ efficiency through industrialization’ argument. The former is ‘obvious’: if you have fewer managers, IT systems, buildings etc; you are using fewer resources, which will reduce costs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 28, 2020

It sounds beneficial on the surface but is it a realistic long term strategy? While everyone wants to ensure strategies are in place to prevent future disruptions does a Parallel Supply Chain approach make sense or are there better alternatives? To establish, manage and maintain a Supply Chain takes a lot of resource.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Understand the ROI of a decarbonized supply chain Before looking into funding, understand the return on investment (ROI) that decarbonization offers: Cost Savings: Improved energy efficiency and waste reduction can lead to significant cost savings eventually. Localize Suppliers: This can reduce transportation emissions and costs.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Acting as a complementary partner to their suppliers, Procurement is a central target and strategic function for Ahlsell. One of the early objectives of Procurement was to optimize tail supplier management. They contribute to the broad range of products offered and supplement limited in-house resources.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

This optimism is buoyed by the fact that 55% of importers have their inventories in check, anticipating a stronger freight demand in the coming year. Navigating the Storm: Strategies for SMB Importers in 2024 There is no golden ticket for solving these challenges.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 18, 2023

Can we get the right resources needed to collect data for analysis before it’s too old? What’s really needed, though, is a cohesive measurement strategy that identifies goals, defines a portfolio of metrics to achieve them, and outlines an implementation plan to make it part of your ongoing business process.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference. Using a variety of synonyms can help to enrich communication, eliminate redundancy, and broaden your vocabulary.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Gone are the days of tedious, manual processes; today, AI-powered solutions are streamlining operations, enabling businesses to focus their human resources on strategic initiatives rather than routine tasks. Businesses gain agility and can focus human resources on strategic work.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the world of manufacturing and maintenance, effective spare parts management is essential for maximizing equipment uptime and reducing costs. Let’s explore the key strategies to ensure your maintenance operations run smoothly. Minimizing Operational Costs: Strategic spare parts management helps cut down on extra expenses.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The root of many inventory management challenges lies in treating all stock equally—when in reality, each item should be assessed and segmented individually. This is where inventory segmentation can help. It’s a strategy that categorizes inventory based on factors like demand patterns, lead time, value, and more.

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QAD

MARCH 31, 2020

These machines produce the cutting tools other machine tools use to cut metal. Inevitably, the procurement process is complex and challenging to manage. Machines can’t be built and shipped without having the right parts in inventory , but at the same time, keeping parts on the shelf consumes space and cash.

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

If you’re reading this blog in 2021, you know about the increasing importance of sustainability and reduced environmental impact with fires in the western US, excessive flooding in Europe and a recent Canadian heat wave. The benefits go beyond brand allegiance to include: Improved operational efficiency with reduced waste and costs.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The success of any ecommerce business depends greatly on how it manages its inventory health. Now, for some, inventory health may not be an immediate concern. You might say, “I’ll just order plenty of inventory and wait until it sells out.” What is inventory health?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

This article explores the concepts of resilience and agility in supply chain management, their link with change, and the strategies employed to navigate the evolving business landscape. These changes can significantly impact supply chains by affecting sourcing strategies, trade routes, and market access.

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Demand-driven Inventory Replenishment Planning. A Demand-Driven Inventory Plan enlists both strategy and execution for resilience and profitability in the midst of economic upheaval. Planning for demand while ensuring order fulfillment and waste elimination are the components of a successful replenishment plan.

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