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What is Supply Chain Management? A Guide to Success

SCMDOJO

It encompasses activities such as procurement, supplier selection, and evaluation. Warehousing: Warehousing involves the storage and management of inventory. Effective warehousing strategies ensure that goods are properly stored, organized, and readily available for distribution when needed.

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Mastering Profitable Omni-Channel Logistics, Despite Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

This new behavior means that manufacturers and retailers need to anticipate consumer needs across channels with more accuracy than ever. Another powerful omni-channel market force continues to be the “Amazon effect.” The mega online retailer accounted for a staggering 41.4% of all e-commerce sales in the US during 2021.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

through 2021, but total retail sales will grow 7.9%. Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ? Talent shortages, especially limited drivers, will exacerbate the capacity crunch and result in shortages across warehousing and transportation simultaneously.? .

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Warehouse Cost Reductions: 3 Understandings Driven By Inventory Management & Lean Principles

GlobalTranz

This is the second part of my series on various ways to reduce overall costs as it relates to logistics and warehouse cost reductions. Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. First, data integrity is vital.

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Boosting Efficiency: Top 5 Inventory Optimization Strategies

SCMDOJO

By working closely with suppliers to shorten lead times, businesses can minimize the time inventory sits idle in warehouses. Strategies for lead time reduction may include optimizing transportation routes, improving communication with suppliers, and investing in technologies that expedite order processing.

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Key Features Every Supply Chain Management Software Should Include

ThroughPut

With so many moving parts — vendors, logistics providers, warehouses — keeping everything running smoothly requires real-time visibility and control. The right software integrates key logistics functions like warehouse and order management, optimizing stock levels and warehouse operations to meet dynamic requirements cost-effectively.

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How To Manage A Lean Supply Chain

ShipBob

Improves customer satisfaction with quicker delivery. In this article, we’ll discuss why lean supply chains are gaining popularity, why ecommerce retailers should consider moving to lean supply chains, the best lean supply chain techniques, and how to use the right 3PL partner to help you transition to a leaner supply chain.