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Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR): Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency

10xLogistics

Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) is a strategy that has revolutionized this space, offering a systematic approach to reducing supply chain inefficiencies. Inadequate Training and Skills Development : CPFR programs require staff to possess skills in data analytics, forecasting, and collaborative planning.

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Driving Rigor into Your Inventory Control Practices Helps You Win the Race

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Is a replenishment strategy needed? The replenishment logic and smooth execution of inventory moves will keep pickers executing without waiting time. Slotting logic will keep required levels of stock in the picking locations, limiting the need to stop picking to replenish inventory needed to complete the orders.

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Logistics Simplified: Three Keys to Solving Your Supply Chain Problems

Material Handling and Logistics

For example, using smartphones and tablets instead of barcode scanners can make it easier to train your employees and for them to get work done. With the correct operational setup, it’s easier to train employees—taking hours instead of days—and increases overall efficiency. They’ll feel more accomplished and less stressed.

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Automatic Replenishment: Everything You Need to Know

Conger

Want to learn about automatic replenishment? Keep reading to find out: What automatic replenishment is How it works Who can benefit from it Its advantages and disadvantages The different types Best practices for choosing a system and vendor And lots more! Table of Contents What Is Automatic Replenishment? Let’s dive in!

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ERP inventory management – how advanced is your ERP?

EazyStock

This can include statistical demand forecasting , advanced inventory planning and automated replenishment activities. Can you recognize the warning signs that your business needs automated inventory planning and replenishment ? Automated replenishment is critical to ERP inventory management.

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How Technology is Helping Companies Move Goods and Do Good

Logistics Viewpoints

Employee scarcity and high worker turnover are of critical impact to the efficiency and productivity of the nation’s warehouses, particularly when factoring in the costs of continually replacing and training new employees –which can equate to almost 25% of a worker’s average annual salary. But the impact goes well beyond resignations.

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KeHE Distributors Undergoes a Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Our goal was to better service our partners through delivering robust demand and replenishment solutions. Through forecasting and replenishment solutions, we can do just that. For future employees, we created a best-in-class training program and engaging communications to generate buy-in amongst teams and a successful launch.