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How manufacturers and distributors can improve inventory management

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

As we have seen over the past 20 years, disruptions to supply chains have global impacts on all industries. Inventory exists because a buffer is needed to balance out the uncertainties between demand and supply. Survey findings. Survey are clear. Navigating and embracing change with inventory management.

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How To Survive The Decline in Warehousing Capacity

Blue Grace Logistics

The impacts of consumption shifts on the supply chain. As global supply chains continue to be disrupted, businesses have opted to increase inventory through forward distribution to accommodate e-commerce demand. Batch Size and JIT. What’s covered in this article: Capacity and labor shortages.