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3 Advancements in Real-Time Indoor Localization

Knowing the location of people and assets in real time is crucial for many industries. While outdoor localization has matured thanks to GPS, indoor localization has been a bit more...

10/16/20235 min read

‘Sky’s the limit’: Inside supply chain wizard Surgere in Green

Published by: Alan Ashworth, Akron Beacon Journal On Massillon Road in Green, some pretty high-tech, ’70s sci-fi stuff is going on at Surgere. There are no flying cars or cyborg...

10/11/20233 min read

Asset Tracing and Risk Mitigation in Supply Chain Security: A Guide

If the distribution world has learned anything over the past three years, it’s the importance of supply chain visibility. When disruption occurs, the best way to mitigate risk, stay ahead...

10/09/20235 min read

What Is an Omnichannel Supply Chain and How Does It Work?

Customers today are demanding. They want a seamless experience across every touchpoint whenever and however they shop. Whether they are buying in-store, through your website, or any number of online...

10/02/20236 min read

Improving OTIF Performance in the Supply Chain: 5 Strategies

Technological advancements in recent decades have transformed the supply chain. While at one time, customers were accustomed to waiting 6-8 weeks to receive purchases, they now expect prompt service delivery....

09/25/20236 min read

Demurrage vs Detention: Key Differences in Shipping Charges

A shipping company imposes both demurrage and detention fees when a shipper uses cargo containers longer than agreed in a free-time contract. For this reason, the terms are often used...

09/18/20236 min read

5 Ways an RFID Inventory System Enhances Warehouse Efficiency

With the increasing importance of inventory visibility and accuracy, a radio-frequency identification (RFID) system is no longer a nice-to-have technology in your storage facility. It’s becoming the foundation of warehouse...

09/11/20236 min read

5 Essential Inventory Management KPIs To Monitor

Maintaining your inventory at optimal levels is a tricky balance. You need enough items in stock to meet customer demand, but you don’t want excess inventory sitting around and impacting...

09/04/20236 min read

Procurement vs Supply Chain Management: Everything To Know

Understanding the distinction between procurement vs supply chain management is crucial in today’s business landscape. While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, it is important to recognize their roles and...

08/28/20236 min read

How To Integrate Transportation Logistics Software into Your Supply Chain

Speed and efficiency — these are two of the most important elements that stand between your supply chain’s efficiency and potential chaos. Today, customers expect on time transportation and deliveries. Moreover,...

08/21/20236 min read

6 Benefits of Warehouse Management Software for Your Business

The global supply chain disruption seen over the past several years has permanently altered how many companies do business. Additionally, the ongoing labor shortages, specifically within the manufacturing and warehousing...

08/14/20236 min read

The Role of ERP in Supply Chain Management

Businesses of all sizes and from varying industries have used enterprise resource planning (ERP) to conduct business for more than 60 years. ERPs began in the 1960s when a manufacturer...

08/07/20235 min read