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Maximize Ecommerce Supplier Relationships

Ship Monk

The fact is, most business owners think of procurement as nothing more than a transactional relationship. Whether your business is a small ecommerce startup or a big box retailer, the benefits of supplier relationship management are the same. SRM is more than a one-and-done analysis. Was it the last time you placed an order?

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5 more truckload shipping strategies for enterprise shippers

FreightWaves SONAR

And it has opened new channels for capacity procurement. According to Supply Chain 24/7 , “If 2020 taught us anything, it demonstrated that to succeed, maximize resilience, and ensure business continuity, companies need to maximize every available channel – ecommerce, direct-to-consumer, retail and distributors. Request a SONAR Demo.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

Access to Economies of Scale By outsourcing manufacturing, logistics, or other supply chain support activities such as procurement , your company may access the economies of scale enjoyed and passed on by specialist service providers. Your organisation may be one of many that a contract partner serves. Let’s take ecommerce as an example.

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2020 Supply Chain Management Trends

EazyStock

This is an obvious place for AI and machine learning on the eCommerce B2C end of the supply chain. AI can be used in supply chain planning to analyze huge datasets and provide an analysis of supply and demand trends for better procurement. For example, governments are opening access to export tools and guidance.

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Post-COVID Ecommerce is Booming, But Logistics Issues Abound

Logistics Bureau

Is your ecommerce business one of those that’s been growing steadily in recent years, and seen an absolute boom since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged? So what do you need to do to prevent high demand from being a double-edged sword and potentially stymieing your ability to compete in the lucrative, but fierce ecommerce marketplace?

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Three Ways Material Handling Equipment Is Changing with Rise of E-Commerce

Talking Logistics

Data analysis is used to compare maintenance costs, ensuring MHE procurement choices are cost-effective. MHE is now leveraging business intelligence tools to provide real-time data that is accessible anywhere, anytime, and on any web-enabled device.

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How to Avoid Stockouts with Better Inventory Management

EazyStock

Introducing ABC analysis to categorize your stock would help identify these so you can prioritize your time. Similarly, you may want to increase eCommerce prices across your digital channels to lower demand and avoid showing ‘out-of-stock’. The aim is to increase your options when you need to economically procure stock in an emergency.