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The Case for Real-Time Perpetual Inventory Signals in Manufacturing

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Suddenly, managing inventory is the name of the game for companies trying to manage working capital and maximize profit while keeping customers happy. And that’s where real-time perpetual inventory signals come in. Plus, accurate inventory information is the key to optimal decision-making.

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Order Visibility Is Critical Amid Low Inventories

Logistics Viewpoints

The peak inbound season typically starts around this time of year. But shippers looking to avoid disruptions and ensure that tight inventory levels don’t lead to missed sales opportunities pulled their orders forward. For retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, the busy shipping season came early.

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Do You Want Real-time Visibility? IT is the Enemy

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain managers need real-time data to effectively manage operations. Archived data is not real-time. There is a new technology that can provide real-time visibility. Longbow Advantage Has a Real-time Visibility Solution. RF Guns Generate Massive Amounts of Data.

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How Can CIOs Accelerate Supply Chain Transformation? Think Less Planning, More Real-Time Decision-Making

Logistics Viewpoints

We are well into the era of real-time transportation visibility, where shippers and their partners can track freight in real-time across every mode of transport. So why are so many still falling short of OTIF targets (and other key metrics)? That covers “on-time.” What does that look like?

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Internet of Things (IoT): Transforming Real-Time Data Collection and Tracking for Digital Product Passports

Logistics Viewpoints

This network of devices enables seamless, automatic data collection from physical objects in near real-time. This near real-time monitoring ensures compliance with regulations, enhances product safety, and helps build trust with consumers.

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Beware the Swinging Pendulum on Supply Chain Inventory Practices

Logistics Viewpoints

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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Editor’s Choice: On Time In Full (OTIF) in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Ultimately it allows the measurement of a business’ ability to deliver on their promise while capturing the highest gross margin on their inventory investment. Suppliers, inventory visibility, and other variables beyond direct control can influence OTIF. results and provides regular reports to the relevant stakeholders.