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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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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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The 411 on Social Proof

Ship Monk

Think of the last time you purchased a product or service based on the recommendation of a friend, family member, or your favorite social media influencer. Yup, even dinosaurs looked to fellow terrifying reptiles for guidance on their buying habits. Customer Testimonials & Case Studies. Let’s begin! What Is Social Proof?

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Analytics in Supply Chain Management Becomes Central As Coronavirus Escalates

IoT World Today

Another Statista study indicated that 44% of retailers expect delays and 40% expect inventory shortages given coronavirus disruptions on the supply chain. Today most companies use Excel to put together different scenarios,” Bailey said. More than 90% of supply chain managers, use Excel somewhat to heavily for supply chain analytics.

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The Evolving Warehouse: Prepare Your Warehouse for Disruption

Logistics Viewpoints

According to a new study from Oracle, 84% of people say delays would cause them to cancel their order and 80% say it would cause them to stop buying from a brand altogether. It is important to have visibility across your whole supply chain to avoid out of stock situations and offer excellent service to customers.

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How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. That event was the global COVID-19 pandemic, which erupted during the first half of 2020. Networking.

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What is the Biggest Blind Spot in Your Supply Chain?

Talking Logistics

A lot of data/information is communicated in batch and serial mode, sometimes hours or days after a transaction or event occurs. An interruption in delivery of parts from a partner in Europe can therefore also have implications in China,” said [Markus Duesmann, BMW board member in charge of purchasing and supplier network].