Inventory management technology

Inventory management technology is critical for today's companies. This section includes inventory management software implementation case studies, techniques for dealing with supply chain risk and disruption as it relates to inventory, improving supplier relationships, how to use IoT for inventory management and other expert advice required companies need to keep a competitive edge.

February 10, 2021 10 Feb'21
Kinaxis fuels Technicolor's supply chain digital transformation

Technicolor Connected Home digitally transformed its manual supply chain operations with the Kinaxis supply chain platform, resulting in improved forecasting ability.
February 05, 2021 05 Feb'21
Vaccine supply chain needs Starbucks -- not stadium -- model

In this Q&A, Sylvie Thompson makes the case for small, localized distribution at places like Starbucks for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
January 25, 2021 25 Jan'21
Supply chain trends for 2021 include reshoring, digitization

The diversifying of manufacturing, including reshoring to the U.S. and the adoption of new technologies, will be top supply chain trends in 2021, according to industry experts.
December 01, 2020 01 Dec'20
AWS releases machine learning services for industrial clients

AWS released a mix of hardware, software and cloud-based services to help manufacturing clients better manage workplace safety and machine health.

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inventory management

Inventory management is the supervision of noncapitalized assets -- or inventory -- and stock items. Continue Reading
supply chain management (SCM)

Supply chain management (SCM) is the optimization of a product's creation and flow from raw material sourcing to production, logistics and delivery to the final customer. Continue Reading
Kaizen (continuous improvement)

Kaizen is an approach to creating continuous improvement based on the idea that small, ongoing positive changes can reap significant improvements. Continue Reading

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The disruptive impact of COVID-19 on warehouse automation

The pandemic has had mixed effects on warehouse automation. Learn why this has been the case and what warehouse leaders say are important takeaways. Continue Reading
7 use cases for RPA in supply chain and logistics

Robotic process automation can help companies automate supply chain and logistics workflows. Here's a look at seven areas where RPA shows the most promise. Continue Reading
10 AI use cases in manufacturing

Manufacturing companies are turning to AI to streamline the way they do business and increase efficiency. Here are 10 common use cases. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Lessons from COVID-19: 4 inventory management strategies

COVID-19 highlighted a number of problems with current approaches to inventory management. Here are four strategies that leaders can use to correct those inefficiencies. Continue Reading
3 case studies on reducing supply chain complexity

Understanding which technologies can best simplify supply chain management is key to success in today's economy. Here's how three companies have tackled this issue. Continue Reading
6 supply chain management tips

A poorly maintained supply chain can spell disaster for your business. Here are six supply chain management tips to ensure success and mitigate risk. Continue Reading

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5 steps to help prevent supply chain cybersecurity threats

Follow five steps to lower the risk of supply chain cybersecurity threats, from creating third-party risk management teams to using blockchain and hyperledger and more. Continue Reading
Last-mile delivery challenges in the age of omnichannel

The last-mile delivery problem is getting more difficult as customers demand lightning-speed product fulfillment. Here's hope. Continue Reading
How food traceability software boosts supply chain visibility

Food recalls have increased and more consumers want to know the supply chain journey of their food. Here's a look at how technology can help. Continue Reading