The Transportation Safety Administration, everyone’s favorite part of flying on an airline. The long lines and complicated queuing are one of the least missed parts about changes that have come from lack of air travel during this COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately to my dismay, I have…
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Supply Chain Management In The Post COVID-19 Era
Supply chains have been accomplishing business goals for a long time now and have played a huge role in fulfilling social and societal responsibilities . These unprecedented times putting supply chains to the test everywhere re-affirm that, ‘Supply Chains Do Matter.’ This is without a…
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Customer-Centric Supply Chains
In today’s highly competitive e-commerce environment, retailers must be able to offer fast and free delivery on their e-commerce platforms to survive. Recent consumer research shows that when shopping online, the two highest priorities for e-commerce shoppers are free shipping and fast delivery. As delivery speeds continue…
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Calculating Disruption Costs For Your WMS Implementation Project
Are you planning on upgrading to a new Warehouse Management System (WMS) in one or more of your Distribution Centers (DCs)? If so, you may have already considered the cost of purchasing the software license and the project budget to cover billable time and expenses…
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The Hidden Cost Of 2-Day Shipping
With the advent of online retail, shopping has never been more convenient. Millions of products can be ordered online and sent to your doorstep in a matter of days, or sometimes even faster. Although convenience is at an all-time high, faster deliveries come with a…
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How To Prepare For Bots At Modex 2020
The Warehouse Robotics industry in North America, western hemisphere in general, is exploding. In the last year, at a micro level, we have seen: a) an uptick in customers exploring robots for their operations b) software leaders like Manhattan Associates introducing a plug and play…
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Enhancing Warehouse Operations
The main costs associated to warehouses include handling, storage, administration, and operations. Handling involves moving product within the warehouse and is largely comprised of labor and equipment costs. Labor costs can usually be reduced through a variety of methods. Using a Labor Management System to…
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Selecting The Right SCM Partner
One of the main decisions companies should make in their supply chain management (SCM) is partner selection. In fact, selecting a partner means involving an “outsider” to fine-tooth comb through your supply chain decisions and needs. Making the right choice when selecting a supply chain partner means so much more than short term…
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Forecasting The Omni-Channel Customer
There is no debate that Demand Forecasting and Replenishment is at the core of the Customer Experience and Supply Chain of any company. With so many recent developments in providing convenience and great experiences to the customer, forecasting demand is becoming increasingly difficult. Due to…
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Lenient Returns Policies Offered, What Next?
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and you are all geared up for it! For your supply chain processes that is. You have conducted market research, devised business strategies and advertised attractive discounts and offers on all social media platforms to attract consumers. This go…
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