Stocktaking Faster with Zero Inventory, Here’s How
by Stocktaking, also called stock counting, is a common task in the supply chain. It is done to make sure that the inventory you store matches …
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5 Supply Chain Challenges Before You and How to Overcome Them
In a supply chain operation, there are always challenges to handle. Even more so as data analysis, technology, and ways of thinking all change in …
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What is a Supply Chain Strategy and How to Develop it Effectively
A company sets a goal to lead the market and make more money. They work on making a good supply chain strategy that will help …
7 Effective Ways to Get 100% Inventory Accuracy
Every person who works as an inventory controller probably wants to make sure that their stock is accurate 100% of the time. In fact, it’s …
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4 Elements for More Effective Supply Chain Management
A business depends on a good supply chain management system to know how much of something to buy and when it will be needed. It …
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Why is it So Important to Have Supply Chain KPI Targets that are Both Realistic and Challenging?
In this post, we’ll talk about supply chain KPIs and their targets. Each KPI needs to have a target to reach. If not, why do …
4 Reasons Why Using Local Suppliers Is More Profitable
People who use imported raw materials tend to have more stock on hand. This is very common, since you have to plan for the possibility …
6 Steps to Start Managing Your 3PL Performance Effectively
Yes, one of the benefits of using 3PL services is that you can put more attention on your main business. If you work in manufacturing, …
How to Make KPIs that Work Both Ways to Beat the Competition
You know very well that supply chain key performance indicators (KPIs) are needed to measure how well the supply chain is doing now and find …
Your Warehouse is Full, do You Need to Make It Bigger, or Can You Do Something Else?
Your storage space is full. All of the places where materials or finished goods can be stored are full. Even now, there are already goods …