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How To Survive The Decline in Warehousing Capacity

Blue Grace Logistics

With the current warehousing capacity crunch, technology-driven strategies along with flexibility and end-to-end visibility are the preferred solutions for transporters and warehouse operators. Batch Size and JIT. Manufacturers have also shifted to running smaller batches with adjusted schedules to meet the ever-changing demand.

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Cost Reduction in Supply Chains by Opportunity and by Design

Logistics Bureau

A survey of companies carried out by Deloitte Consulting LLP showed there was little connection between increased inventory levels and improved fill rates. Thus, the purchasing team may try to reduce unit prices, without thinking about batch sizes or delivery frequency, causing inventory levels to rise.