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How CPG leaders can reduce costs without hurting supply chain performance

Kinaxis

How CPG leaders can reduce costs without hurting supply chain performance fbaker Tue, 06/03/2025 - 09:18 In the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, SG&A (Selling, General, and Administrative) costs have long been a go-to target for improving margins. But today’s market is anything but typical.

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How to Optimize Fulfillment with Unified Data

Logistics Viewpoints

These steps include sourcing and receiving inventory, storing inventory, order processing, picking and packing an order, shipping the order, and returns management. Standard sizes and categorizations play a crucial role in determining the costs associated with shipping products that meet standard criteria in fulfillment centers.

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What is Vendor Relationship Management

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What is Vendor Relationship Management (VRM) and Why It’s Essential for Your ERP and Inventory Software? Strong vendor relationships are critical for business success, especially when it comes to managing inventory and procurement. Why is Vendor Relationship Management Important? Why is Vendor Relationship Management Important?

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Supply Chain Efficiency: A Deep Dive into the Core Drivers

RFgen

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. Technology integration: Leveraging digital tools to enhance visibility and decision-making.

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7 Benefits of Outsourcing Logistics!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Order management systems, warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, and more have become essential tools for managing modern supply chains. However, this software is expensive to purchase, time-consuming to implement, and requires ongoing maintenance and upgrades.

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How to Drive Cost-Effective Nearshoring with Automation

IQMS

For decades, the comparatively low wages of skilled labor across many Asia-Pacific countries provided a cost-benefit even when raw materials or components had to be shipped from the U.S. Nearshoring reduces the gap between the time materials are purchased and when finished goods are delivered to customers.

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Optimizing Warehouse Layouts to Support Agile Supply Chains

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Linking Layout Decisions to Supply Chain KPIs The physical layout of a warehouse shapes how quickly and accurately orders move from inbound to outbound. It directly affects key supply chain performance indicators such as order cycle time, inventory turnover, and fulfillment accuracy.