Changes in technology make it a little easier for us to think “outside of the box” when it comes to using the supply chain to our advantage. You can reinvent your supply chain – think flexible and non-traditional – to … Read more
When a customer calls with changes to their product specifications, adds or subtracts from their order, or shortens the delivery time, are you able to rely on your supply chain and warehouse management software (WMS) to help you address these … Read more
If you manage inventory then yes, inventory optimization is right for you. Maintaining the right level of inventory is important to the success of your supply chain. Like many other businesses, you can strike the right balance with today’s technology.… Read more
Introducing “lean” practices in your manufacturing and supply chain operations can improve productivity, reduce costs of doing business, and lead to better profit margins. However, introducing lean practices without working with the right people and setting reasonable goals can weaken … Read more
If the quickest way to get from point A to point B is a straight line, how did today’s supply chain get so knotted up? Thanks to the introduction of the Internet and adding end-users into our distribution models, we … Read more
Every business has a keen focus on the bottom line. Producing a profitable product with minimal expenses is basic business. However, cheap raw materials and cheap labor may not be the best way to keep expenses down. The old adage, … Read more
In order to have a lean supply chain, you need to have efficient and effective processes. Of which are consistent for a long period of time. This leaves very little room for innovation if you think about it. But is … Read more
Who would have thought?? All kidding aside, this example of tight cost controls for supply retailers, such as Office Depot Inc. and OfficeMax Inc., teaches us the exact correlation between lower costs and higher profitability.
Both office-supply retailers reported earnings … Read more
There is never a good time to have a weak link in your supply chain, but when a link breaks, the outcome can be disastrous. Watching the after effects of Hurricane Sandy have been heartbreaking for the families affected by … Read more
How would you like to save money, strengthen your supply chain, and benefit the environment all at the same time? Let’s take a look at Walgreens who was recently recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a leader for … Read more
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