Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2024

However, the juice for my newfound nightly routine soon became difficult to find, perpetually out of stock each time I tried to purchase it at the grocery store. With tart cherry juice sales transitioning into a steady demand pattern, retailers must adapt their inventory strategies accordingly to meet this evolving consumer preference.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Moreover, the proliferation of e-commerce is reshaping how aftermarket products are purchased. Consumers increasingly turn to online platforms to buy replacement parts and accessories due to the convenience of browsing a wide range of products, comparing prices, and making purchases from home.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Supply shortages resulting in empty shelves or parking lots of WIP inventory represent a spectre causing supply chain leaders to reconsider supply chain inventory practices. Opinion of just-in-time (JIT) as a practice has taken a battering and inventory is rising. Is supply chain inventory the problem?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2024

How aligned do you believe your organization is to drive these metrics? P&G did not appreciate the work Gilette accomplished on form and function of inventory and using market signals. As a result, the company’s performance at the intersection of margin and inventory turns was circular for the past decade.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Picture this: You’re a warehouse manager, and with a few taps on your smartphone, you instantly know the exact location and quantity of every item in your inventory. That’s not science fiction—it’s the power of mobile inventory management. Ready to turn your inventory from a headache into a strategic asset?

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

Are you tired of dealing with excessive inventory levels that eat up your storage space, tie up your capital, and hinder your company’s growth? If so, then it’s time to consider the numerous benefits of reducing inventory. Inventories are designed to match customer(s) demand.

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Synovos

MARCH 5, 2024

Overhauled MRO Strategy Propels UK Food Manufacturer to Save Millions, Boost Productivity For most companies, the COVID-19 pandemic presented a significant challenge in managing operations. for more information, download the report here ). Some navigated that challenge successfully.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 4, 2023

How you manage your inventory is a key factor that determines the efficiency, accuracy, and overall performance of your ecommerce operations. It involves closely tracking your inventory levels to replenish your stock at the right time and maintain inventory accuracy. What is inventory reduction? Let’s get started.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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?

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ShipBob

JANUARY 15, 2024

If you don’t have enough inventory on hand you risk selling out. Too much, and you’ll be stuck with an inventory glut. An inventory glut occurs when a company has surplus inventory and the stock of products far exceeds its demand. What is inventory glut? Inventory glut affects businesses both large and small.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 28, 2021

One major aspect of running a lean business is reducing inventory – that is, a reduction in the amount of inventory your organisation keeps on hand at a given time. Read more: What is Inventory Management? But excess inventory also comes with a variety of problems. Techniques for 2022. Less waste.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 15, 2021

This unlocks enormous value as you eliminate time lags, lower costs, and slash inventory buffers across the network. This strategy enables companies to achieve four critical objectives: Unlock value trapped in the supply network that is due to poor data quality and communication. This then sub-optimises the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Shippers need to reevaluate their existing last mile logistics processes and devise an effective last mile logistics strategy that aligns consumer and business expectation. In fact, an effective last mile logistics strategy must consider these nine key points. Planning Is Essential To Have an Effective Last Mile Logistics Strategy.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Understanding the most valuable inventory control techniques, along with utilizing inventory control template Excel, is essential if you want to ensure effective inventory management. The primary goal of inventory control is to reduce the costs associated with holding stock.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Maximizing Cost Savings Through Strategic Supplier Collaboration With the growing emphasis on long-term value creation, Chief Procurement Officers are increasingly turning to supplier collaboration as a cornerstone of cost reduction.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 20, 2024

Unfortunately, the pressure to meet demand often leads to reactive strategies that can damage brand reputation and bottom line. Or the inverse, where customers can discover a product in-store and complete the purchase online or through a mobile app.

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Unleashed

JUNE 26, 2024

An enterprise resource planning (ERP) inventory system provides an integrated solution for managing inventory, operations, and financial planning. This quick guide dives into the concept of ERP inventory management, outlines the benefits and risks, and provides some best practices for implementing an ERP inventory system.

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RFgen

MARCH 27, 2024

For any business that handles materials or fixed assets, inventory control is central to operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. To manage inventory efficiently requires technology. However, efficiency and optimization only come from advanced inventory control software. It’s a delicate balancing act.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 29, 2022

Inventory can be a manufacturer’s most important asset. But a large inventory has its own liabilities such as cost to store and insure it, along with the risk of spoilage, theft and damage. The Basics of Inventory Management KPIs. Every inventory KPI needs a clearly defined goal.

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RFgen

APRIL 30, 2024

The answer lies in modern inventory management best practices. Specifically, the use of perpetual inventory systems. What is a perpetual inventory system? Perpetual inventory management relies on technology to track inventory with timely data and a high degree of accuracy. Or reduce carrying costs.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 30, 2024

When you expand to multiple warehouses or inventory locations, your challenges and risks begin to multiply. Multiple warehouse inventory management requires careful strategy, accurate forecasting, and a dynamic inventory system capable of syncing sales and stock between each location.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 1, 2024

Business strategy solution jigsaw puzzle Today’s business applications are capturing, processing, and storing unprecedented volumes of data. Requests for custom reports or dashboards by business leaders are met with lengthy development times by IT or external analysts, resulting in single-use reports that are limited in scope.

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Logility

MAY 25, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable global market, the secret to maintaining a competitive edge lies in a key area—robust inventory control techniques. Inventory control is the act of managing and organizing stock to meet customer demand without surplus or deficiency. This is where inventory control techniques come in.

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RFgen

MARCH 20, 2023

Key Takeaways: Inventory control involves the management of products and services across the supply chain, ensuring the right amount of product at the right time. Integrating purchasing and inventory control is critical for forward planning and forecasting in today’s economic climate. Essential to this process is purchasing.

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Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

What is procurement? In simple terms business procurement is the process of locating and acquiring goods and services from external sources for the business to use. Procurement activities include planning, sourcing, and negotiation, along with risk management, legal and value analysis. Procurement in 2021 and beyond.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Inventory control represents a huge challenge for any retailer. In fact, inaccurate inventory is the single biggest cause of poor customer experience, according to a new survey by Blue Yonder. How did the company overcome its inventory issues? The company also slashed costs. By doing so, it transformed its business.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 19, 2022

The past few years have created a lasting impact on the way business is conducted, driving many companies to analytics to gain the visibility they need to control and optimize key processes. The Basics of Procurement KPIs. To accomplish this, our clients rely on the built-in data hub of our Stratum reporting application.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Procurement has never played such an important role in the increasingly globalised economy. Has procurement fundamentally changed itself in the past 10 years? Strategic Procurement can mean totally different things in different industries and sectors. The time when Procurement was almost a synonym to Purchasing has long gone.

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In today’s dynamic market, procurement is far more than just a buying and purchasing center. Our latest e-book, “ Is Manufacturing Missing Out On Procurement’s Value Add? “ , explores how direct procurement can substantially enhance the manufacturing process. Here are some key insights from the e-book.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Production planning is where you map out how your business will operate – the resources, strategies, equipment, and labour required to hit your production goals. Production planning is the process of developing a strategy for the production of a company’s products and services.

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Unleashed

MAY 4, 2023

An endless aisle strategy can help you overcome the challenges of limited storage and locked-up cash flow. What are the strategies, what are the risks? Learn more: Unleashed’s Guide to Inventory Management Systems What is the endless aisle? Retail chains can also use endless aisle kiosks to reduce overheads.

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Precoro

JULY 16, 2023

The purchasing department plays a critical role in the success of an organization. Thought-out practices and well-managed workflows within the purchasing department are crucial for making sure that the company has the necessary resources available at the right time and at a reasonable cost.

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Unleashed

JUNE 8, 2023

Behind every successful product business is a thoughtful procurement strategy designed to optimise the supplier management and purchasing process. This guide answers exactly what is procurement, how procurement works in a business , and which tools and strategies lead to supply chain success.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 28, 2024

According to Gartner , 88% of procurement leaders have significantly increased their focus on supplier collaboration over the past 24 months. In this article, we explore what SRM software is and discuss proven strategies for efficient partnerships with suppliers. Crafting tailored strategies for different supplier segments.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business world, excess inventory can be a major hindrance to growth and profitability. Whether it’s unsold products taking up valuable storage space or excess & obsolete items tying up capital, having excessive inventory can lead to increased costs and decreased cash flow.

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Logility

AUGUST 31, 2023

In most cases, their legacy ERP or supply chain solutions cannot support the real-time, frequent forecasting and inventory planning needed to get ahead of margins pressures, rising costs, and shifts in consumer demand. Batch manufacturing is more controlled and optimized, improving inventory turns and production scheduling efficiency.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In today's competitive market, where it's not all about cost savings, tracking procurement performance and aligning it with business goals and objectives is a must-have. So how do you measure the effectiveness of procurement operations within your organization? What Are Procurement KPIs, and Why Use Them?

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