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IoT in Supply Chain: Uses, Benefits, and Future Trends

Every movement in a supply chain creates data. Parts arrive at plants, containers move between facilities, inventory enters storage, equipment operates on the production floor, shipments travel toward their destinations....

09/14/20269 min read

Warehouse Slotting Strategies for Efficient Operations

Warehouse slotting is one of the highest-leverage decisions in warehouse operations. When products are positioned based on how they move through a facility, workers spend less time traveling between locations,...

09/07/20267 min read

RFID vs. Barcode: Key Differences, Advantages, and How to Choose

RFID and barcode technology both solve a basic problem: identifying and tracking products, components, containers, and other assets. How they accomplish that task, however, is very different. For operations and...

09/01/20267 min read

Supply Chain Visibility Software: Key Features and Benefits

Real-time visibility across your supply chain helps lower your costs, makes your operations more efficient, and improves your customer relationships. As AI and other technological advances have improved, more supply...

08/24/20267 min read

AI Supply Chain Visibility Platforms: What They Are and What to Look For

AI supply chain visibility platforms take visibility to the next level. Unlike traditional platforms that use passive tracking, these platforms predict supply chain issues before they happen, offer recommendations to...

08/17/20268 min read

Freight Optimization: How to Cut Costs and Improve Performance

Without a solid plan in place to guide logistics decisions, freight costs can escalate quickly. You might find yourself shipping partially filled containers or having your trucks drive across the...

08/03/20268 min read

Truck Route Planning: A Practical Guide for OTR Fleets

Truck route planning identifies the most efficient and cost-effective path for moving freight between locations. Before a vehicle leaves your yard, OTR fleets can account for trucks, cargo, drivers, delivery...

07/27/20266 min read

OEE in Manufacturing: What It Is, How to Calculate It and Improve It

What is OEE, and why has it become one of manufacturing’s most closely watched metrics? OEE stands for overall equipment effectiveness, and measures how much of a machine’s scheduled production...

07/20/20266 min read

Just-In-Time vs Just-In-Case: Which Strategy Is Right for You?

The choice between just-in-time vs. just-in-case inventory often comes down to two competing priorities: One approach is not better than the other, and there are several factors that play into...

07/13/20266 min read

Real-Time Analytics in Manufacturing: Benefits and Use Cases

Machines, production lines, inspections, and connected systems all generate a constant stream of data. Real-time analytics in manufacturing can help you turn this data into action to improve throughput and...

07/06/20266 min read

Production Planning and Inventory Control: How They Work Together

Thoughtful production planning is an easy and cost-effective way to optimize your operational efficiency. But you need the right data in place to generate accurate forecasts and manage your inventory....

06/22/20266 min read

Stockouts: Causes, Costs, and How to Prevent Them in Your Supply Chain

A missing component, container, or feedstock can disrupt production and create a ripple effect across your delivery schedule. Frustrated customers. Delays in getting paid. Damage to your reputation. It’s a...

06/15/20265 min read