Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

AUGUST 2, 2022

Inventory management has changed substantially in the last few years. Most fulfillment professionals spent years learning about lean inventory strategies, only to find those methods ineffective when the supply chain turned volatile during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Harry Drajpuch and Joe Lynch discuss leading a logistics biz turnaround. Throughout his long, successful career, Harry has led multiple logistics business turnarounds. Harry Drajpuch is a 30+ year logistics industry executive with a breadth of executive management experience. Europe and Asia.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Inventory accuracy – the degree to which the goods you actually have in stock match the quantities in your order management system – is hugely important to your business. Because inaccurate counts can lead to back orders and stockouts. Those, in turn, cause shipping delays, which make for unhappy customers, bad reviews and lost sales.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Logistics management software plays a big role in cargo transportation by streamlining and automating logistics processes such as order management, shipment tracking and inventory control. Logistics software provides real-time monitoring and increasing visibility across the supply chain […]

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Inflation’s effects on inventory management policies are likely far from top of the mind of Logistics Viewpoints readers in today’s challenging times. However, today’s elevated rate of inflation warrants a closer look at optimal inventory policies. Inventory Costs and Risks.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Effective inventory management has become increasingly crucial for businesses in this fast-paced and rapidly evolving era of ecommerce. Moreover, the ecommerce explosion has brought new and unique challenges that complicate inventory management for enterprises selling online.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Bill Thayer and Joe Lynch discuss channel free logistics. About Bill Thayer Bill Thayer is the Founder and CEO, of Fillogic a logistics-as-a-service platform for retail that converts underutilized space at retail centers into tech-enabled, micro distribution hubs. About Fillogic The leading platform for local market logistics.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Inventory accuracy – the degree to which the goods you actually have in stock match the quantities in your order management system – is hugely important to your business. Because inaccurate counts can lead to back orders and stockouts. Those, in turn, cause shipping delays, which make for unhappy customers, bad reviews and lost sales.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2024

We’re talking about inventory postponement and, in this article, we’ll explain what it is, what its benefits are, and how to find a provider that can handle it for your supply chain. We all know that speed is a key part of supply chain efficiency.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Glenn Taylor | Sourcing Journal November 02, 2023 In an improving sign for the retail supply chain, the majority of shippers surveyed by third-party logistics (3PL) provider BlueGrace Logistics—64.4 Although more shippers anticipate revenue fluctuations negatively affecting inventory in Q4 (16.4 This is a slight jump from 61.7

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Supply shortages resulting in empty shelves or parking lots of WIP inventory represent a spectre causing supply chain leaders to reconsider supply chain inventory practices. Opinion of just-in-time (JIT) as a practice has taken a battering and inventory is rising. Is supply chain inventory the problem?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

Wholesale Weakness Slowing US Inventory Destocking Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - July 17, 2023 The effort to cut inventories is being slowed as consumers reduce goods purchases, forcing companies to continually rebalance inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This article is from Zheyuan Du at Kinaxis and discusses unconventional solutions to excess inventory challenges. As a result, inventory managers have to explore new ways to cope with full warehouses. Unconventional solutions to excess inventory challenges. The answer goes beyond standard inventory management.

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3PL Links

MARCH 11, 2024

Top 6 Most Important Inventory Optimization Strategies | Image source: Shipdepot Decreased output, unanticipated expenses, and delivery delays are just a few of the issues that can occur from a lack of inventory management. Discover six strategies for inventory optimization if your firm has been dealing with similar issues.

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3PL Links

MARCH 18, 2024

Image source: Rawpixel | Top 5 Inventory Management Tips for Small Businesses The retailer who thinks that inventory control is an exclusive activity for large retail organizations is mistaken. Have management software Management software is the best tool for retailers to control not only inventory but the entire store operation.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? But consider, too, how you can turn those needs to your advantage in inventory management.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

based non-asset-based 3PL BlueGrace Logistics, pointed to variation across some key metrics, including revenue, inventory levels, and order levels, with a forward-looking slant. BlueGrace described this report as an important tool in measuring expected expansion or contraction within the logistics space.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2022

I did a little digging to find out the specifics about excess inventory, the stated causes, and the potential implications. Retailers’ Inventories – Just Keep your Returns? Unfortunately, I am unsure about the order of magnitude or the duration of these inventory mismatches. Here’s my take on the topic.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Courtney Folk and Joe Lynch discuss the Renewal Logistics story. Courtney is the Co-Founder and CEO of Renewal Logistics , a full-service apparel fulfillment company that is the largest independent apparel restoration company in the US. About Renewal Logistics Renewal Logistics is the 3PL for the fashion industry.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A study by Morgan Stanley consultants indicates that there is way too much inventory in retail outlets. That means that inventory needs to be liquidated by these firms, and also that they … Continue reading → They believe it’s an overshoot of almost 20%.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 17, 2022

Manufacturers and distributors can optimize their inventory management using some of the latest emerging technologies, including machine learning, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. Using proven inventory management processes, supply chain design, and planning helps optimize your stock.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2022

business inventories dropped to near historic lows in 2021 while the costs associated with storing, transporting and financing goods rose considerably. But the logistics sector has begun to enable positive changes, according to a new report.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 25, 2023

International supply chain solutions provider TouchPath has released ‘TouchCount’, a new breed of inventory cycle counting technology that live-counts production, warehouse and logistics inventory with no costly and time-consuming production stoppages or disruption to warehouse product flows.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Here are five inventory management strategies organizations can use now to both manage current volatility and optimize for the future. The global pandemic turned supply chains on end.

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FW Logsitcs

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective and efficient inventory management is critical to any successful third-party logistics warehouse operation. Efficient inventory management in a 3PL warehouse ensures a steady flow of goods, improves overall operational efficiency, and reduces costs.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

When running a small business,one might wonder, how does inventory affect cash flow? How does inventory affect cash flow? The Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) defines the correlation between inventory and your business’s cash flow. When you procure inventory for your business, the capital used is your business’s cash outflow.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 5, 2020

RTLS technology combined with the continued evolution of WMS user interfaces promises to take inventory management to a new level by allowing improved visibility and control. Here’s how RTLS may end up helping inventory management, alongside proven methods like vigorous bar code data collection and validation of moves within WMS.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

“Inventory” is a tricky word because it means different things to different people. If you are an inventory manager, inventory is the number of units you have on hand at any given time. If you are an accountant, inventory is an asset on a balance sheet tracked by its monetary value. Inventory Types for Manufacturers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2021

Why should we consider Promotion Planning in Inventory Management? Whether it be e-commerce, brick-and-mortar, or both, retail companies care about the inventory they keep. During promotional management, especially for big events around special days and holidays, inventory levels need to be adjusted to meet the peaks in demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Kind of like managing inventory in your warehouse. Poorly managed inventory will cause stress in the operation between departments. Here are some things you might be seeing with poorly managed inventory: Failures in on-time shipping driven by delays in finding inventory in time to make shipping commitments.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 23, 2023

If you want to strike fear into the heart of an ecommerce business owner, say the words, “inventory discrepancy.” Unfortunately, inventory discrepancies are a common occurrence in many ecommerce businesses and fulfillment warehouses. What is an Inventory Discrepancy? So, what’s the big deal? But which is it?

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Ship Monk

JUNE 22, 2022

Do you know how to calculate ending inventory? This simple calculation tells you the status of your end-of-period inventory. Knowing how to calculate ending inventory and continually monitoring it is critical for growing your business and maintaining profitability. What is Ending Inventory?

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2021

Among the universal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed upon the supply chain management profession is the question of inventory, specifically, “how much is enough?”. It wasn’t long ago that businesses were asking, “By how much can I reduce my levels of inventory?”. Let’s Start with Safety Stock.

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Stord

APRIL 24, 2024

Love it or fear it, Artificial Intelligence appears to be the new normal in everything, including supply chain and logistics operations. From improved customer experience to greater inventory planning and forecasting, AI promises to make all of our lives easier and reduce those all-too-common supply chain headaches.

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Ship Monk

JULY 21, 2022

Perpetual inventory. Well, a perpetual inventory system does constantly monitor the flow of products in and out of your warehouse, but there’s a bit more to managing the inventory than that. What is a Perpetual Inventory System? Perpetual Inventory vs. Periodic Inventory. That sounds promising, doesn’t it?

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