Inventory Planning/ Optimization

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Making It As an Amazon Seller: It’s No Picnic

February 26, 2021

For e-tailers selling their wares on Amazon.com, a lot of obstacles stand in the way of success — sometimes even Amazon itself.

VIDEO

Watch: Are We Taking the Right Approach to the Vaccine Rollout?

February 16, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Sylvie Thompson, vice president-transformation with NTT Data Services, proposes a “Starbucks-instead-of-stadium” approach to distributing and administering the COVID-19 vaccine.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | What’s Wrong With the Pharma Supply Chain?

February 12, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

When it comes to efficient distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and other drugs, the pharmaceutical supply chain is falling short.

How Automation Can Help Warehouse Workers

Four Trends for Succeeding in Today’s Omnichannel World

February 11, 2021

Peter Edlund, SCB Contributor

The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled the impetus for many organizations to accelerate plans for new technologies and processes.

How to Boost Fulfillment With Less Inventory

February 7, 2021

David Barton, SCB Contributor

Supply-chain leaders everywhere are redefining what it means to achieve "resilience" — and stockpiling is not the answer.

Do or Die: A Guide to Scrapping Obsolete Supply-Chain Practices

February 2, 2021

Dan Weinberger, SCB Contributor

Organizations still using legacy tools will soon struggle to streamline end-to-end supply-chain processes — and the complexity will only increase.

U.S. Manufacturing Remains Robust While Price Pressures Build

February 2, 2021

Bloomberg

A measure of U.S. manufacturing remained robust at the start of the year, though pandemic-related supply-chain disruptions are restraining production and driving up prices.

From Bricks to Clicks: Pivot to E-Commerce Fulfillment With a Warehouse-in-a-Warehouse

February 1, 2021

Microlistics

A warehouse-in-a-warehouse provides a pathway to quick e-commerce fulfillment without the undertaking of a time-consuming and costly integration.

ANALYSIS

Before Pursuing Micro Fulfillment, Consider These Four Things

February 1, 2021

Andrew Breckenridge, SCB Contributor

Micro-fulfillment centers offer benefits like faster delivery and lower transit costs, but they won’t lead to greater profitability without a holistic network strategy.

ANALYSIS

Five Smart Ways to Ride the Surge of E-Commerce Returns

February 1, 2021

Craig Leifeld, SCB Contributor

Forward-thinking companies go beyond treating returns as a necessary evil and embrace them as a critical element of competitive advantage and brand promise.

Inventory Planning/ Optimization

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding inventory planning and optimization and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in inventory planning and optimization are transforming the way companies operate - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using inventory planning solutions for supply chain optimization.