Archive for August 2017
Supply Chain Inventory Optimization – Beyond the Analytics
It is easy to make analytics the cornerstone of warehouse and distribution center management. While analytics offer remarkable insights into inventory optimization, warehouse managers must still understand how the use of slotting optimization technology impacts other processes. With 7 percent of America’s gross domestic product (GDP) tied up in inventory, reports the 21st Century Supply Chain Blog, your organization…
Read MoreSupply Chain Collaboration: Why Supply Chain Managers & Procurement Should Collaborate
Take a moment to think about your business model. What to goal do you hope to accomplish, and how are you planning to serve your customers? Is your facility manufacturing products, or do you run a warehouse that relies on vendors for inventory? These questions might seem easy to answer, but unless your factory and…
Read MoreSteps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency
Controlling inventory flow is a top priority among warehouse managers, and gaining control over inventory drives warehouse efficiency. However, figuring out the best way to achieve this feat can be confusing, so warehouse managers should follow these steps. Controlling Inventory Flow Begins With Liquidate Nonessential Products Warehouses have a tendency to become stock rooms for…
Read MoreThe Warehouse Manager’s Complete Warehouse Traffic Management Checklist
Warehouse managers have plenty of responsibilities. They oversee the general operation of the warehouse, including maintenance, order processing, packaging, shipping, replenishment, loading and unloading, employee scheduling and complaints, returns management, warehouse traffic and much more. While each of these topics can involve countless tasks, few carry the risk inherent in warehouse traffic. To reduce risk,…
Read MoreMulti-Site WMS: What Are the Warehouse Management Technology Considerations for Multiple Retail DCs?
Order fulfillment has taken on a new definition with the rise of omnichannel shopping. Today, consumers expect to have multiple options when making purchases, and they want their orders now. While this may not seem possible, it does bring up the concept of multiple retail distribution centers (DCs). As a result, having a multi-site WMS is critical…
Read MoreA Checklist to Picking the Best WMS for My Distribution Centers
Modern warehouses and distribution centers need systems that match the growing demands of today’s consumers. Consumers want more value, customer service, attention to detail, faster shipping, better customer service, sustainable retailers and even more customer service. Did you catch that? Everything needs to give customers what they want, and the only way to achieve this…
Read MoreThe Modern WMS: What Features Are in the Modern Warehouse Management System?
The warehouse management system (WMS) has evolved dramatically over recent years. While systems were once barely able to recognize their own inventories, today’s systems can tell you more about what is in stock, future demands, issues identified by customer service representatives, packaging and supply needs, inbound vendor programs, outbound freight costs and ways to improve…
Read MoreHow to Effectively Implement an Order Management System
Being in control of your supply chain and warehouse is essential to your success, and warehouse management systems follow suit. However, you need to do a bit more than just flip the proverbial switch, explains F. Curtis Barry & Company. Fortunately, you can follow these steps to ensure you implement an order management system properly. 1.…
Read MoreManhattan Associates WMS Patches: Reducing Labor Needed in IT to Test Patches
Take a moment to think about existing warehouse management systems (WMS) in your company. Can they integrate with newer systems, and if not, what type of resources would be necessary to force integration? The answers to these questions can be complex, especially among large-scale enterprises and companies using multiple systems. However, a third-party integrator, also…
Read MoreIs it Time for Supply Chain Leaders to Start Seriously Looking at Yard Management Systems?
Yard management systems make up an overlooked area of supply chain operations. Some warehouse management systems (WMS) may offer minor yard management systems’ functions. However, the value of yard management systems extends across both WMS and transportation management systems (TMS) alike, providing better insight and visibility into a company’s asserts and products. As explained by Deborah Catalano Ruriani of…
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