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The Backorder, March 20 2024

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Software is cheaper than staff – so give employees the tools they need to add maximum value and efficiency. Avoid having too much capital tied up in inventory; use stock optimisation software to set optimal min and max levels based on historical data and sales trends. Get ruthless about technology. Lease big ticket items.

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3 Ways Warehouse Managers Can Respond to the Amazon Effect

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Warehouse managers have many opportunities to respond to the “Amazon Effect.” Here are three lessons warehouse managers can take from the e-commerce giant: 1. Amazon has a reputation for relying heavily on warehouse automation technologies and similar solutions to streamline operations.

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3 Ways Warehouse Managers Can Respond to the Amazon Effect

RFgen

Warehouse managers have many opportunities to respond to the “Amazon Effect.” Here are three lessons warehouse managers can take from the e-commerce giant: 1. Amazon has a reputation for relying heavily on warehouse automation technologies and similar solutions to streamline operations.

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The Impending Ocean Carrier War on Last Mile Fulfillment

Freightos

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. This isn’t just about purchasing power. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift.

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Barcoding and Inventory Management – the Ultimate Guide

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There are three main components involved: Barcoding hardware Barcoding software The barcode itself Here we’ll look in detail at all three of these components, as well as how barcoding is used as a critical part of online inventory management , warehousing and supply chain management – and some of its key benefits.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

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We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. In the 19th century, they also benefitted from bonded warehouses, which handed out tax concessions on alcohol and tobacco. Read more: What is a Bonded Warehouse?

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Visibility in Manufacturing Apps

TrackVia

Piblo Information Technologies, based in the United Kingdom, works to empower businesses with digital technologies helping them to work better and smarter. Umut Öztürk, co-founder and president of Piblo, uses his experience working to build software for both startups and enterprises. Purchasing. Manufacturing. Laboratory.