Inventory Management

Organizations need a better way to manage the growing complexities of supply chain planning--from part shortages and cost pressures to increasingly volatile customer preferences and proliferation of data.

When selecting a warehouse provider, numerous factors must be taken into account. Although cost and location are crucial, the peace of mind that comes with selecting a provider with specialized warehouse and storage knowledge in your industry cannot be overstated.

This webinar will explore how to realize a 10-20% increase in demand forecast accuracy using advanced machine and deep learning techniques to smooth out traditional demand forecasting approaches.

A survey recently published by global management consultancy McKinsey, entitled the “Supply Chain Pulse,” highlighted the ongoing changes in the ways companies are managing goods flow processes, including sourcing new materials, manufacturing, and distribution, as it relates to global trade and commerce, which tallies $32 billion annually across goods and services.

The most recent edition of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) State of Logistics (SoL) report observed that the cost of United States business logistics accounted for 9.1% of United States GDP in 2022. That indicates that as GDP headed down, logistics costs saw gains, and it served as a key theme of a session at last week’s CSCMP EDGE conference in Orlando.

As President and Co-Founder of GEP, Neha Shah describes herself as an ‘accidental entrepreneur.’

In a fireside chat with Mark Baum, Chief Collaboration & Commercial Officer, for FMI-The Food Industry Association, Target Chief Supply Chain and Logistics Officer Gretchen McCarthy looked back at Target’s $7 billion investment to manage its in-store experience and optimize related assets for the benefit of its customers, whom it refers to as guests, and also leverage it as fulfillment levels.

Lacking real-time visibility and saddled with manual processes, a growing pet product manufacturer partnered with a WMS provider to improve productivity, streamline inventory management, and scale without increasing headcount.

Alcott Global survey respondents cite a lack of appropriate skills as biggest impediment to hiring.

In this post, we'll take a deeper look at key warehouse KPIs and provide performance guidance.

A proper WMS implementation methodology will significantly improve chances of successfully going live with a new, well-designed and thoroughly tested warehouse management system.

The current order fulfillment environment presents a myriad of challenges for 3PLs, such as restrictions on labor and real estate. It is crucial for these logistics companies to address the optimization of warehouse space utilization as a key area of concern.

The value of a Warehouse Management System (WMS), and how to select the ideal solution for your organization.

Embarking on a WMS search can be daunting, but success is within your reach! Consider these 6 factors before you choose a WMS.

You've done everything right regarding 3PL inventory management and upped your re-orders; but despite your best efforts, you're still selling through your stock. This is good news — you have a popular product that customers love. Either that, or it could be that there’s a problem with your warehouse management process.