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May 18, 2017

The China Factor: Global Trade’s Big Hub

Now is the Time to Crunch the Numbers and Calculate Both the Risks and Potential

TOPICS : China | Global logistics | Global supply chain

May 17, 2017

Sorting It Out : Dispelling Common Fears Associated With Automation Projects

Operational Improvement Projects need both Management & Employee Buy-in to Ensure Success

TOPICS : Benchmarking | Project management | Distribution

May 11, 2017

Supply Chain Comment: Simplify Supply Chain Forecasting

How can a Demand Planner Improve the Accuracy of the Forecasts they Produce?

TOPICS : Supply Chain Experts | Supply chain thought leadership

May 10, 2017

Sorting It Out : Whether Automated or Manual Determining Optimum Number of Picking Zones Can Be Tricky

Providing Picking System Flexibility & Adaptability is Essential

TOPICS : Distribution

May 03, 2017

Sorting It Out : Profiling - Key To Optimizing Picking Strategies & Technologies

With the Focus on DC Automation - SKU & Activity Profiling all the More Important

TOPICS : Distribution | Material handling automation

May 02, 2017

Supply Chain by Design: Service Level Measures in the Supply Chain, Part 2

White Paper: An Introduction to Service Level in the Supply Chain

TOPICS : Supply chain excellence | Supply Chain Experts

April 26, 2017

Sorting It Out : Automated Piece Picking Evaluation Criteria

List of Key Attributes for Piece Picking Operations

TOPICS : Distribution | Order picking

April 19, 2017

Sorting It Out : Workplace Tasks Verses Workers Capabilities

Reducing Repetitive Strain Injuries Key to Improving Productivity

TOPICS : Distribution

April 18, 2017

Supply Chain Comment: Did Walmart's Failed Case Tagging Program Set RFID Back or Move it Forward?

Led to Rapid Improvements in the Technology for Sure, but No Retailer has Tried Case-Level Program Since

TOPICS : RFID | Wal-Mart

April 18, 2017

Supply Chain Comment: Tips to Fine-Tune Your Forecast

Using System-Enabled ABC Analysis Techniques and Customized Alerts, Planners can Focus on What is Most Important

TOPICS : Demand planning/management | Forecasting