Supply Chain: Lowering Your Total Cost of Business
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Optimized Route Planning in the Supply Chain
Planning a delivery route is no easy task. And as the demand for goods goes up, planning the best route for delivery and meeting customer expectations only becomes more challenging.…
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Importance of Supply Chain Visibility
The supply chain snarls and slowdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have led many organizations to scrutinize their operations and identify methods to prevent future disruptions. One key approach involves…
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Making Employee Safety a Priority
Workplace injuries are unfortunately a common occurrence in most industries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4,764 workers suffered fatal work injuries in 2020. Additionally, 2.7 million nonfatal…
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Omnichannel Fulfillment Strategies for the Supply Chain
With the increase in online shopping and the growth of e-commerce leaders like Amazon, customer expectations have grown significantly over the past several years. Even prior to the onset of…
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Why Education Matters in the Supply Chain
Supply chain disruptions continue to impact the day-to-day lives of consumers. From baby formula to semiconductor chips, product shortages and delays remain top of mind for many. While some of…
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Tips for Supply Chain Outsourcing
Managing and optimizing the supply chain is crucial to the success of any business. While many organizations operate multiple components of the supply chain in-house, including manufacturing and fulfillment, with…
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Demand Planning in the Supply Chain
Supply chain disruptions continue to cause challenges for businesses around the world. Unprecedented material shortages, labor crises, and overly congested ports are making it difficult for companies to keep up…
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2022 Inflation and Total Cost of Business
The topic of inflation has dominated recent headlines. According to a report from the Department of Labor, the consumer price index for all items rose 0.6% in January, driving up…
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How the Pandemic Has Changed Online Food and Grocery Shopping
Among the many consumer behavioral shifts brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the largest that businesses have had to adapt to is the rise of e-commerce. Shopping…
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2022 Intentions and Goals for the Supply Chain
For many, 2021 brought labor shortages, continued supply chain disruptions, and an overall increase in demand. The last two years have taught companies that they must be prepared to handle…