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Future of Supply Chain Management

The Future of Supply Chain Management

How AI and Machine Learning Transforming the Workforce What will the future of supply chain management look like? As we stand at the intersection of […]

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Supply Chain Attacks Leveraging AI for Supply Chain Security

Supply Chain Attacks: Leveraging AI for Supply Chain Security

Supply chain attacks, a significant threat in today’s interconnected digital landscape, exploit vulnerabilities in the complex web of supplier relationships and third-party integrations. The recent […]

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Prepare for Storms: Protect Your Business and Inventory

Prepare for Storms: Protect Your Business and Inventory

The potential impact of a hurricane on warehouse operations is not always the first concern in the logistics and fulfillment industry. However, experienced logistics professionals […]

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Consolidating Distribution Centers

Consolidating Distribution Centers: A Strategic Move to Reduce Operational Costs

In today’s competitive landscape, businesses seek ways to optimize their supply chain operations and reduce costs. One significant area of focus for many companies is […]

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Choosing The Right Warehouse Management System (WMS) For Omnichannel Distribution

Choosing The Right Warehouse Management System (WMS) For Omnichannel Distribution

In today’s omnichannel retail landscape, where consumers expect seamless shopping experiences across multiple channels, selecting the right warehouse management system (WMS) is paramount for success. […]

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DC Metrics Cubic Velocity and Cubic Inventory by SKU

Any industrial engineer worth their salt starts a warehouse design (or distribution center or fulfillment operation) with detailed data analysis. This usually begins with gathering […]

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Warehouse Operations Audits Identify Performance Gaps

Discover Opportunities to Add Value, Reduce Costs, Assure Quality, and Compress Time™ Staying ahead of the curve in supply chain operations requires constant evaluation and […]

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cycle counting program

A Broken Cycle Counting Program Can Kill Productivity

In today’s supply chain, the accuracy of inventory management in the warehouse is paramount. Inventory errors cause stock-outs, delayed shipments, backorders, unnecessary reordering, increased labor […]

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Why Warehouse Design Projects Crash and Burn

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

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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