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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Sustainable Supply Chains: Taking On The Distribution Network
In my experience, most conversations about sustainable supply chain initiatives have revolved around manufacturing and transportation. From the reduction of waste created by production plants to the introduction of electric and alternative-fuel vehicles, major improvements have been made in these aspects of the supply chain…
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The New Age Commerce Revolution
Same Day and Next-Day Shipping: Could Urban Fulfillment Centers be the Solution? When hunger strikes and I’m looking for a quick bite to eat for lunch, I turn to my phone and search for online ordering options. However, 3 minutes after I have customized the…
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Innovation In Supply Chain Robotics
Over the last several years there has been massive interest in automating supply chain fulfillment activities. With rising labor shortages, capacity constraints, and ever-increasing order volumes, more and more retail and 3PL leaders are encouraging their teams to evaluate the emerging robotics and automation technologies….
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5 Reasons To Implement Automation In Your Warehouse
As businesses grow, warehouses and inventory must mature at the same rate however, the current systems used in your network may not be able to keep up. Inefficiencies of these systems often go undetected and can conjure up many unplanned costs. While you may be…
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Recent Autonomous Improvements You Should Know About
Maximum Overdrive, a movie released in 1986, detailing Earth’s passage through a comet’s tail causing all types of vehicles came to life. However, it wouldn’t be a Stephen King movie if something didn’t go horribly wrong. The driverless vehicles began wreaking havoc and attacking humans….
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Smart Warehouse: Make Cycle Counting Smooth And Lean
Cycle counting is one of the most critical activities done in the warehouse required to minimize the difference between “physical stock” and “systemic stock”. Counting at locations in large warehouses can potentially eat up time for operations. More time means more money spent on resources…
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Effective Use Of A Full Truck Load
The industry outlook for the foreseeable future revolves around the continued imbalance in supply and demand in the market. Businesses continue to grow, increasing transportation needs, while historic shippers focus on capturing savings. Their main goal is to keep transportation rates flat and secure capacity….
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