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May 11, 2011

Logistics News: Managing Slow Movers - A Renewed Sense of Urgency

DCs Can ILL Afford to Act as a Morgue for Once Popular Products!

TOPICS : Distribution | Inventory management

May 05, 2011

Supply Chain Comment: Understanding Lean Implementation in the Supply Chain

Applying Lean Principles Is A Business Philosophy And Management Strategy That Requires Commitment From All Levels of Business

TOPICS : Lean | Supply chain thought leadership

May 04, 2011

Logistics News: In a Slowly Recovering Economy Managing the Daily Ebb and Flow of Orders Is Key

Handling Daily Variations in Orders and Volume Requires Highly Flexible Processes

TOPICS : Distribution | Supply chain thought leadership

April 27, 2011

Logistics News: Labor Avoidance versus Labor Reduction

For Some Companies Avoiding Adding Labor in the Future Presents A More Attractive ROI Strategy than Actually Reducing Headcount

TOPICS : Distribution | Labor Management Systems | Supply chain thought leadership

April 21, 2011

Supply Chain Comment: Thinking Outside the Four-Walls -- Bringing Voice to the Enterprise

Advances and Applications in Voice Technology Help Your Company Create Bottom-Line Savings

TOPICS : Supply chain and the IT function/technology | Supply chain thought leadership

April 21, 2011

Supply Chain Comment: S&OP: Are You Prepared to be Productive?

A Truly Successful S&OP Process is Based upon Compromise and Working Towards Common Business Goals

TOPICS : Sales and Operarions Planning (S&OP) | Supply chain thought leadership

April 20, 2011

Eliminating the First Speed Bump On The Path to DC Automation

Automating Receiving & Putaway are the Most Logical and Economical Starting Points

TOPICS : Distribution | Material handling automation

April 13, 2011

Supply Chain Comment: Voice Picking And The Cost Of Change

"Speed Of Change" Is Becoming As Important As "Speed Of Payback" In Evaluating New Technology

TOPICS : Supply chain and the IT function/technology | Supply Chain Innovation | Supply chain thought leadership | Supply Chain Trends

April 13, 2011

Supply Chain Comment: Five Ways to Prepare for Global Supply Chain Disruptions

Taking Proactive Measures Can Ensure Rapid And Effective Crisis Management

TOPICS : Global supply chain | Supply chain thought leadership

April 13, 2011

Logistics News: DC Automation Raises Operational Complexity Issues For Many Companies

Simulation & Emulation Tools Help Companies Understand System Complexity Issues and Lower Operational Risk

TOPICS : Distribution | Material handling automation