Examples Ordering Tools 
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
With the strong interest in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) in an era of ever growing complexities in order fulfillment, companies – especially for executives outside the supply chain – often ask what the differences are between a WMS and IMS – an Inventory Management System. Warehouse Management.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 22, 2023
Let’s replace “people” with “customer orders”, “family members” with “SKUs” and “housing” with “distribution locations” and you have the components of a common supply chain design problem. Let’s begin with customers: how many do we have, how often do they order, and what are the typical order quantities and patterns?
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Ship Monk
JANUARY 5, 2024
Unfortunately, every once in a while a frown appears when an order goes wrong. If handled incorrectly, these peak season order issues can negatively impact your brand and drive away return customers. Thankfully, there are ways ecommerce businesses can see where their orders are.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 10, 2022
With a manufacturing operation based on Assemble-to-order (ATO) , success hinges on being able to get products to customers quickly. This should also integrate with inventory management and procurement so that goods are ordered in time and there is visibility over stock items. How ERP helps Assemble To Order (ATO) manufacturers.
The Lean Thinker
AUGUST 31, 2022
Kaizen events (or whatever we want to call the traditional week-long activity): Can be a useful tool when used in the context of an overall plan. 1 There are times when any specific tool is appropriate, and there are no universal tools. Kaizen tools included. Every tool, technique, etc.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 28, 2021
Order Fulfillment Changes and Challenges. Order Fulfillment Channel Transitions. For example, the prior process of 100 unit bulk picks with 10 units going to each store was replaced with an individual item pick-to-tote process followed by direct-to-consumer packing station processes. Rapid Order Increases.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Key Consideration: Use of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and APIs to transmit order and shipment data across stakeholders. For example, coordinating inventory management systems with demand forecasting tools. • Real-World Examples of OSI-Inspired Supply Chain Interoperability 1.
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