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7 Ways To Avoid Getting Scammed When Buying Online

Globalior

Recent events have given the e-commerce industry a steroid induced growth spurt that online scammers all over the world are rushing to take advantage of. Sophisticated fraudsters are now offering their products to unsuspecting consumers on slick websites, complete with excellent pre-sale service support.

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Analytics in Supply Chain Management Becomes Central As Coronavirus Escalates

IoT World Today

Bouncing back more quickly, said experts, will require supply chain managers to turn to new ways of managing the supply chain, including using Internet of Things (IoT) data, analytics and machine learning (ML). Today most companies use Excel to put together different scenarios,” Bailey said.

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Inventory Management Excellence: Some Companies to Learn From

Logistics Bureau

So, rather than get overly prescriptive, I’ll use this blog post to highlight some companies that have achieved success through excellence in inventory management , and outline some of the most effective elements of their strategies. Another takeaway is the importance of warehouse layout as an enabler for inventory management excellence.

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A Practical Guide to Setting Up a Supply Chain Analytics Center of Excellence

AIMMS

Getting buy-in agreement and changing your company culture to embrace analytics is often more difficult. A Center of Excellence (COE) can help you start off with the right team structure, engage the right stakeholders and put you on the right path to implementation. IT Data, UI and Test Skills. Operations Research Skills.

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A Practical Guide to Setting Up a Supply Chain Analytics Center of Excellence

AIMMS

Getting buy-in agreement and changing your company culture to embrace analytics is often more difficult. A Supply Chain Analytics Center of Excellence (COE) can help you start off with the right team structure, engage the right stakeholders and put you on the right path to implementation. IT Data, UI and Test Skills.

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7 Cost Saving Tips Every Supply Chain Manager Should Know

3PL Links

Solution: Use data-driven forecasting to predict demand as accurately as possible. Example: Retail giant Zara uses real-time data from its stores to adjust inventory dynamically. Example: Companies like Costco capitalize on bulk purchasing and shipping strategies, enabling them to pass savings on to their customers.

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Retail Supply Chain Management: A Guide

Logistics Bureau

That’s why retailers place so much focus on buying well. For example, buying in large quantities from suppliers, to get a lower unit cost. These unexpected events can cause big operational headaches and highlight the need for contingency plans. By far the biggest cost is the Cost of Goods or COGS. Often 60-70% of total sales.