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How Manufacturers Can Take Control of Inventory with RFID Technology

QAD

Manufacturers may not think they have much in common with the retail companies beyond producing the products that stock store shelves, but there could be a lot to learn from the latter as the manufacturing headwinds of the last few years carry into 2023. Passive Ultra High Frequency (UHF) tags are frequently used to track consumer products.

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Circular Economy and Information Sharing – The Role of Logistics

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Circular Economy and Information Sharing – The Role of Logistics Feature Article by Beverly Lege , Research Associate and PhD Candidate at Hamburg University of Technology, Institute of Business Logistics and General Management, Thomas Twenhöven , PhD Candidate at Kuehne Logistics University and Prof.

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Supply Chain Forecasting with AI

ThroughPut

Fortunately, a solution is emerging that not only relieves these pains but also transforms them into competitive advantages: AI forecasting, a paradigm shift in supply chain management. Demand planning, inventory management, production scheduling, and distribution planning are the components of supply chain forecasting.

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Excess Inventory? No Problem. You Have Trailers In the Yard.­­

Talking Logistics

But even as developers have flooded the market with new inventory, some retailers are still having trouble finding adequate, flexible space. Short-term industrial leasing, also known as on-demand warehousing, is especially helpful to retailers around the holidays, when e-commerce activity surges.”. Digital Yard Management Technology.

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Amazon Versus the Delivery Giants: The Retail Saga Continues

MIT Supply Chain

As a result, the company can achieve high vehicle utilization rates and efficient transportation. As the volumes of groceries and packages grow Amazon transportation can capture efficiencies that are comparable to those achieved by UPS, FedEx and USPS. Both companies are well-managed, efficient, and innovative.

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Guest Blog – How To Identify Supply Chain Barriers To Boost Efficiency?

Gravity Supply Chain

As suggested by experts, the very first step in identifying these barriers is to understand the various components of the supply chain, which includes understanding the roles of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and customers. Without visibility, it’s difficult to identify where problems exist and how they can be addressed.

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How to Cut Costs by Improving Product Punctuality

MIT Supply Chain

Products received from suppliers are not always available exactly when retail channels need them. By tailoring transportation methods and distribution center processes to match the delivery speed required of each product, companies can reduce the cost of transportation, prevent excess inventory, and eliminate lost sales.