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Balancing Inventory and Service Levels in E-Commerce Operations
Balancing inventory and service levels in e-commerce operations, particularly with a large SKU count and numerous slow-moving items, is a complex challenge, but it’s crucial […]
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Material Handling Equipment: Using a Predictive Maintenance Strategy
For years, warehouses oversaw the maintenance of their material handling equipment in a traditional, manual approach. Something broke or began making noise like it might […]
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Consumer Behaviors Driving Supply Chain Changes
Demanding consumer behaviors have supply chain leaders integrating e-commerce into every aspect of the supply chain. It’s no secret that supply chain management has made […]
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Web 3.0 and Its Impact on The Supply Chain
Web 3.0, often referred to as the Semantic Web, represents the next phase in the evolution of the Internet. Unlike its predecessors, Web 3.0 is […]
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Companies are Mitigating Returns with Return Fees
The average retailer sees $166 million in returns for every $1 billion in sales. In 2022, consumers returned about 16.5 percent of the items they […]
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Onshoring and Reshoring are More Than Just Buzzwords
There’s been a good deal of anecdotal evidence that businesses are working toward onshoring or reshoring following the pandemic. But new data is revealing the […]
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The Celebrity Apex: A Case Study in Efficiency
The Celebrity Apex cruise ship represents an intricate ballet of efficiency, resource management, and value creation that parallels the complexities of a vast supply chain. […]
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How Climate Change is Impacting the Supply Chain
Let’s look at how climate change is impacting the supply chain. From droughts to floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and more, climate change is getting bigger and […]
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Supply Chain Budgets: Where Is Money Being Spent
Supply chain budgets are tightening and supply chain managers need to make prudent decisions on where to invest. There’s no denying that many companies are […]
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Warehouse Design for Faster and More Accurate Shipping
In this article, we’ll delve into the key strategies and principles to guide warehouse design for faster and more accurate shipping. Efficiency is the name […]
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U.S. and South Asia form Supply Chain Early Warning System
United States has agreed to launch a pilot program for a supply chain early warning system in partnership with Japan and South Korea. The supply […]
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Impact of UAW Strike on the Supply Chain
It’s been six weeks since the UAW (United Auto Workers) union began its strike against the country’s largest automakers, and there’s no sign of resolution. […]
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The Success of Supply Chain Enterprises: Strategy vs Execution
The success of supply chain enterprises is a complex interplay between two fundamental elements: strategy and execution. These two pillars serve as the backbone of […]
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The United States Container Ship Seaport System
The United States container ship seaport system stands as a testament to the intricate web of global trade and commerce. At the nexus of international […]
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Increased Hydrogen Production will Greatly Benefit Supply Chains
Hydrogen production has received a major boost with new federal government grants, which will greatly benefit supply chains. With the recent announcement by the federal […]
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Professional Society Memberships for Supply Chain Management
Professional society memberships in the field of supply chain management can help you to stay updated with the latest industry trends, network with peers, and […]
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Lean Practices and Industrial Engineering Principles Eliminate Inefficiencies
By applying a combination of lean practices and industrial engineering principles, businesses can systematically identify and eliminate warehouse and supply chain inefficiencies, ultimately optimizing their […]
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Drone Delivery Carriers – The Evolving List of Competitors
More drone delivery carriers are entering the race for air-based last mile deliveries. This article explores the evolving landscape of drone delivery and the key […]
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Designing a New Warehouse: 15 Crucial Steps
Designing a new warehouse operation requires a systematic approach that considers processes, systems, infrastructure, and labor optimization. This can be achieved through industrial engineering methodologies. […]
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Trends in Pallets: Types and Usage
Pallets are anything but glamorous, but they are the backbone of supply chain management. Whether wood, plastic, metal, or corrugated cardboard, pallets are necessary to […]
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What a Government Shutdown Would Mean for the Supply Chain
While Congress managed to avoid a government shutdown this week, the agreement is temporary. In 45 days, members will have to revisit the sticking points […]
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11 Reasons Why Warehouse Design Projects Crash and Burn
11 Reasons Why Warehouse Design Projects Crash and Burn Despite best intentions, warehouse design projects often “crash and burn.” As much as 30% of OPSdesign’s […]
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11 Ways to Lose Your Supply Chain Job
Failure to understand new technologies and adapt to a morphing supply chain can end your career. The efficiency and effectiveness of these supply chains have […]
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“Pick This” A Compendium Of Piece-Picking Process Alternatives” – Designing E-Commerce Operations
The book “Pick This! A Compendium of Piece-Picking Process Alternatives” is intended to provide practical guidance to the complex landscape of distribution logistics. The efficiency […]
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Building a Socially Responsible Supply Chain
A new European-based socially responsible supply chain initiative just got a boost from a host of big new corporate members. Called Telos, the initiative aims […]
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Drone Delivery Clears Major Hurdle
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just granted drone delivery company Zipline permission to fly its drones beyond the visual line of sight. In doing so, […]
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Item-Master Data Accuracy: The Basis of Supply Chain Efficacy
The item-master file is the bedrock upon which modern supply chains are built. In the complex world of modern supply chains, accuracy is the cornerstone […]
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AV Trucking Receives Pushback from State Governments
AV Trucking (Autonomous Vehicle Trucking) is getting a bit of pushback from a number of state governments. The success of the supply chain is dependent […]
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Internet Connectivity: An Often Overlooked Warehouse Necessity
Now more than ever, Internet connectivity is paramount to modern warehouse operations. Best practices dictate that to optimize a warehouse, you must integrate modern technology. […]
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Managing the Labor Shortage in Supply Chain Management
Ask anyone in supply chain management, and the labor shortage is likely at the top of the list for ongoing challenges. Turnover is high, hiring […]
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