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Inventory Everywhere, But Not the Right Product to Ship

Supply Chain Shaman

Bloated inventories. Despite investments in planning, today, industries hold 28 more days of inventory than in 2004. Changes in Inventory Year-end inventory values by industry from Y Charts. Retrospective Why do we have issues managing inventory today? The story continues. Rising inflation. Next steps? Measurement.

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Boosting Efficiency: Top 5 Inventory Optimization Strategies

SCMDOJO

In the world of business, managing inventory efficiently can make all the difference between success and struggle. Whether you’re a small startup or a large enterprise, optimizing your inventory is crucial for staying competitive and profitable. Read more on Optimizing Inventory and Lead Time Management on our website SCMDOJO!

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This Week in Supply Chain News (February 19 – 23)

Logistics Viewpoints

The Red Sea crisis impacts global supply Chains GlobalFoundries Receives $1.5 These disruptions significantly impact just-in-time inventory systems and cause substantial upheaval in the supply chain schedules of numerous organizations. It is no surprise that the operation of supply chains affects the economy.

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4 Back To School Supply Chain Strategies

Clear Spider

Staying Ahead of the Curve: Prepare your Supply Chain for the Back To School Season School’s out for summer! Optimizing your supply chain is the first step towards capitalizing on current buyer behaviors. Show me what my supply chain is missing! As one of the biggest shopping events in the U.S.,

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Key Questions for a Successful Distribution Network

Speaker: Irina Rosca, Director of Supply Chain Operations, Helix

As we plan for the world of eCommerce and the customer expectation of quick, free shipping, our ability to forecast is turned on its head. If we're going to offer the speed of shipping and variety of inventory that today's customers have come to expect, there are a lot of different questions that need to be asked.

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3 Strategies To Improve Supply Chain Agility

C3 Solutions

The modern supply chain is growing more and more complex every day. With new technologies popping up, digital tools for all functions one can think of, and then some, supply chains now don’t necessarily need to run lean. Instead, modern supply chains need to be agile to be relevant.

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Inventory Management Solutions & Strategies [Ultimate Guide]

Unleashed

Without the right inventory management solutions in place, it’s almost impossible to maintain optimal stock levels, minimise costs, and improve overall efficiency – all of which are essential to ongoing business success. In this guide: What are inventory management solutions?