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.

November 20, 2020 20 Nov'20
At Signavio World, center stage belongs to customer excellence

Signavio brings customer experience data into its process management platform with the Signavio Business Transformation Suite Customer Excellence Edition.
April 17, 2020 17 Apr'20
Supply chain applications help ease COVID-19 crisis

Supply chain applications from SAP Ariba, SourceDay and Kinaxis are helping companies find critical PPE, maintain manufacturing lines and plan for supply chain risk assessment.
March 18, 2020 18 Mar'20
Coronavirus disruption frays Amazon supply chain

Even as orders increase, disruption from the new coronavirus outbreak could have big consequences for smaller, third-party sellers on Amazon, as they will be punished for stock outages.
March 11, 2020 11 Mar'20
Cognitive automation helps processes run on their own

Merck Healthcare has implemented cognitive automation technology from Aera Technology to drive a digital transformation of its supply chain operations.

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What is 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
lean manufacturing (lean production)

Lean manufacturing is a methodology that focuses on minimizing waste within manufacturing systems while simultaneously maximizing productivity. Continue Reading

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

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