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2013 Third-Party Logistics Study

Supply Chain Movement

The success of the third-party logistics industry is evident in the generally high marks given to 3PLs by respondents to a survey as part of the 2013 17th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, which identifies trends and explores how both 3PLs and shippers are using these relationships to improve and enhance their businesses and supply chains.

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The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”

Talking Logistics

The research focused on the inventory visibility and optimization challenges that companies face today related to omni-channel fulfillment and the actions they should take to elevate their omni-channel performance. And it begins with improving their inventory accuracy. The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”.

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What is Inventory Shrinkage?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! Inventory Shrinkage article and permission to publish here provided by Jake Rheude at redstagfulfillment.com. There are many terms for inventory shrinkage: warehouse shrinkage, product shrinkage, loss of product. The best way to explain inventory shrinkage is an example.

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

ShipBob

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. What is ghost inventory?

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All Signs Point to Mexico Playing a Greater Role in Supply Chains

Talking Logistics

It’s one of the most common questions I get these days from third-party logistics providers (3PLs), especially this time of the year as they’re finalizing their strategies for 2015 and beyond. For years, shippers have been reporting significant logistics cost reductions from moving operations to Mexico. Total Votes 1.

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What You Should Know About Retail Logistics

3PL Insights

This process starts from the moment a product is sourced from the supplier to the customer. The complexity of retail logistics has increased with the growth of e-commerce, requiring retailers to be more strategic and efficient in their operations. A distribution center will ensure there are enough products on hand to meet orders.

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What is Inventory Risk? + Management and Solutions

ShipBob

As an ecommerce business, maintaining inventory is make or break for your brand. After all, having inventory on hand is important to keep operations running smoothly and to satisfy customers. But there are various considerations to keep in mind: Do I have enough inventory to meet demand? How can I overcome inventory loss?