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[WHITE PAPER] 4 Strategic Considerations when Considering Offshoring Parts of your Supply Chain

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While they may save money on unskilled labor and by achieving economies of scale, they ultimately will pay more because of longer lead times, increased inventories, the need for more management resources for planning and logistics, and constraints on their ability to respond quickly to changing demand. Research first. Weigh the facts.

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The New Reality of Amazon FBA with Ephraim Ausch

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If carriers fail to meet Amazon standards, they will be unable to schedule appointments with Amazon facilities. The Inventory Performance Index , (IPI) is a score Amazon assesses to determine how well sellers are managing their inventory. Increasing sell-through to balance your inventory weeks of cover. Ephraim Ausch.

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The Benefits of Evolved Vendor Managed Inventory Model Led by Web-Based VMI

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So why do we feature content related to Vendor Managed Inventory? In a VMI model, part of the equation is the inbound & outbound flow of the inventory. Inventory is then put on pallets and shipped as freight. ” Vendor Managed Inventory Model: A Quick Back Story. We never ran out of or had too much inventory.

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Retail Inventory Management Tips to Get The Most Out of Your Warehouse

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The wrong retail inventory management strategy increases carrying costs and makes it impossible to stay competitive. The Problem: Omnichannel Retail Carries an Extreme Level of Interdependence Between Systems and Processes As explained by Entrepreneurer.com , the fastest-moving products account for only 20% of inventory.

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5 Ways an Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategy Can Improve Customer Experience

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According to Randy Strang of Supply Chain 24/7, a survey of the most important parts of a shopping experience found customers’ expectations are more than meets the eye. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download White Paper. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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IoT Inspired Smart Warehouses Are Reinventing Inventory Management

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The internet allows for unlimited scalability and boosted efficiency in warehouse inventory management. The so-called “smart warehouse” takes advantage of these defining factors by connecting systems to streamline inventory management and overall productivity. Download white paper.

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4 Reasons for Carrying Safety Stock Inventory

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In both of these cases, customer service levels are negatively impacted by a completely preventable challenge – if only you’d been carrying safety stock inventory! To keep customer service levels high, accurately calculated safety stock inventory is a necessity. 4 Primary Reasons for Carrying Safety Stock.