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.

April 28, 2021 28 Apr'21
Panasonic to buy Blue Yonder in $7.1 billion deal

Panasonic's acquisition of Blue Yonder aims to build out Panasonic's software business, but how well the traditional hardware vendor can adapt remains to be seen.
March 02, 2021 02 Mar'21
Review of global supply chains a delicate undertaking

A federal review of vital global supply chains such as semiconductors will likely produce a 'carrot/stick approach' to change, according to Gartner's Kamala Raman.
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.

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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
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

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Top 5 last-mile delivery challenges

Last-mile delivery challenges can lead to reduced revenue. Here are some of the most common last-mile delivery problems your company is likely facing and why they occur. Continue Reading
Top 8 warehouse management systems to research

Efficient warehouses are key to customer satisfaction. Learn about some of the top warehouse management systems, including some of their benefits and drawbacks. Continue Reading
Overview of 4 types of warehouse management systems

Modern companies need to create efficient warehouses, and understanding which type of warehouse system to choose is key to that. Here's a look at four types and how they can help. Continue Reading

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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