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Our 2019 Top 10 List! (Part 2)

Our 2019 Top 10 List!

As we come to the end of our 3rd year here at Supply Chain Game Changer it is time to publish our semi-annual 2019 Top 10 List.

First we want to thank our readers. Our audience and reach continues to expand with Supply Changer now being ranked as one of the Top 20 Supply Chain blogs in the world and one of the Top 15 Procurement blogs in the world. Both are record achievements for us.

Second we want to thank our guest contributors. With dozens of writers and articles we continue to fulfill our vision of sharing expertise and experience from all over the world.

We thank you for your ongoing support and ask you to continue to spread the word about Supply Chain Game Changer. There is truly something of value for everyone no matter what challenge you are facing each and every day.

Here we present our Top 10 list for the second half of 2019. Enjoy!

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Drew Morgan !

Our 2021 All Star Seasoned Leadership in Action™ Interviews!

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe.  As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This interview is with Drew Morgan, Director, Global Supply Chain and Procurement at ModusLink.

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The Fear of Running Out (FORO) in Supply Chain!

Confessions of a High Priced Expediter!

By definition, Supply Chain is responsible for the continuity of supply and inventory of goods and services. If supply lines are disrupted, or if inventory runs out, Supply Chain is on the hook to restore supply.

Supply disruptions can bring a company to a grinding halt, compromising customer deliveries, revenue and profitability. With the stakes so high it should be no surprise that the very prospect of supply continuity issues can create fear and wreak havoc on the time, focus, and mental well-being of Supply Chain professionals.

How does this Fear of Running Out (FORO) manifest itself in the planning, processes and attention of those in Supply Chain?

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4 Important Steps to Inventory Reconciliation and Why It’s Important!

Are Ghost Assets Haunting Your Inventory Control?

Keeping track of your business’s inventory is essential to its success and profitability. To help accurately account for what’s coming in and out, and what is stored in a warehouse or at an external storage facility, businesses need to reconcile their inventory records with actual stock levels—a process known as inventory reconciliation.

This process involves tracking inventory transactions, calculating quantity differences, and performing balance checks to ensure the accuracy of records. Read on for more information about why inventory reconciliation is important for the health of your business, and how you can go about doing it effectively.

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Top 7 Benefits of Inventory Management Software for Small Business Growth!

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles!

Running a small business is a lot of work. You have to keep track of many things. Keeping track of your products is a very big job. A new report says that many small businesses lose money because of mistakes with their products.

Good inventory management software is like having a helper. It can help you make a smart business. We will talk about seven big ways it can help you. It can help your business get bigger and better.

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5 Essential Tech Tools Revolutionizing Inventory Management!

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles!

Inventory management might not seem thrilling, but with 2024’s tech advances, it truly becomes fascinating. Tools leveraging AI forecasts and reporting solutions enhance how we track stock and anticipate demand.

Consider WinForms’ ActiveReports offering customization like never before. Understanding these tools can transform inventory headaches into streamlined operations. Join the exploration of essential tech tools that are revolutionizing this field.

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4 Inventory Management Tips for Construction Companies to Lock Project Success!

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles!

A part of a construction company’s success hangs by the thread of inventory management. This industry’s inventory includes all materials and supplies needed to complete a project. Examples would include tractors, screws, heavy machinery, power drills, and more. 

In 2023, the US construction sector was valued at $2.3 trillion. Going forward, it is experiencing a growth rate of 4%. Maintaining an up-to-date inventory can help contractors enjoy greater shares of the industry’s revenue. 

It will also enable them to deliver each project on time with little to no glitches. In this article, we will discuss four inventory management best practices for construction enterprises. 

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What is Demand Sensing?

Sales Forecasting Unchecked – A Supply Chain Nightmare!

Understanding more about the needs and wants of customers through demand sensing can help supply chain leaders make informed decisions, improve inventory management, and increase profitability.

In recent months, conversations about how to improve forecasting in the supply chain have focused on a subject: demand sensing.

However, what is demand sensing?

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AI-Driven Inventory Management: Reducing Costs and Maximizing Efficiency!

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles!

Effective inventory management is crucial for businesses of all sizes and industries. Balancing supply and demand, minimizing carrying costs, and ensuring adequate stock levels are just a few challenges faced by inventory managers. 

Traditionally, manual inventory management processes were labor-intensive and prone to errors, resulting in inefficient operations and increased costs. However, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized inventory management, empowering businesses with smarter and more efficient solutions. 

In this blog, we will explore the benefits of AI-driven inventory management and how it can help organizations reduce costs and maximize efficiency.

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5 Key Benefits of Just-In-Time Inventory Management!

Is Just In Time Past Its Time?

In today’s fast-paced environment, businesses continuously strive to improve their processes in order to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction. Depending on the type of business, there are many areas that can benefit from leaner systems and quicker turnarounds.

For manufacturing businesses, efficient inventory management is essential and just-in-time inventory management has been increasingly adopted over the past years. This system ensures that production is closely tied to demand, synchronizing the production of goods with orders.

Adopting a just-in-time (JIT) inventory system has numerous advantages for a business, so read on to find out the key benefits.

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10 Small Business Inventory Management Tips!

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles!
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Many overwhelming strategies, processes and techniques will come your way if you have to learn and perform inventory management. It can be hard to make sense of the overall framework you need to use for any of the small business inventory management tips and techniques.

But it’s certainly possible to deal with them with some of the trusted practices in the industry.  Large businesses have already pushed limits to minimize human error, and it’s high time you build solid inventory management for growing your company.

Let’s look at our highly recommended small business inventory management tips!

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The Supply Chain Detective™ and the Inventory Turnover Mystery!

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The company I had just joined went to market declaring that it was a world leader in Distribution and Logistics. That was a clear contradiction to the Inventory Turnover Mystery I was about to discover.

As I settled into the job and started learning, and studying, the various Supply Chain metrics I was surprised when I looked at the Inventory Turnover performance of the company.

Looking at recent and historical Inventory performance I could see that turnover always stayed around 5-6 turns with little variation. Everyone seemed content with the situation and unmotivated to make it better.

For a company that declared their world leading capability I was astonished. 5-6 turns? True leadership in this areas would require double digit turns.

I needed to figure out what was truly going on and get this Inventory Turnover mystery solved. This was another case for the Supply Chain Detective™.

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4 Reasons the Apparel Industry Needs an Inventory Management System!

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles!

Due to the intense competition and quick pace of the apparel industry, it’s no surprise that new apparel trends and styles appear with each passing season.

This essentially means that companies that operate in the apparel industry must be able to quickly change and update their latest apparel collections to stay relevant to their prospective customers and remain competitive. 

And in order to achieve that, companies in the apparel industry need to have a dependable and efficient inventory management system in place to stay one step ahead of their competitors in a market that moves so swiftly and places such high demands on its participants. 

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How a Temperature-Controlled Warehouse Can Boost Your Supply Chain!

How Cold Chain Differs Between the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries!

While certain products like fine art, pharmaceuticals, and food require a temperature-controlled environment to ensure they maintain their quality and stay safe for consumers, storing any product at all in a temperature-controlled warehouse is a great idea.

You might wonder why you should invest in a temperature-controlled warehouse if your products aren’t temperature sensitive. Well, here are the experts from Cargo County to explain how a temperature-controlled warehouse can boost your supply chain.

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Strategic National Stockpiles and Sourcing for the National Interest!

10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic!

The decision by President Trump to tell 3M to stop shipping masks to Canada and Latin America is astonishing given that all of humanity is facing the same crisis.

Supply issues started with chronic shortages of toilet paper, hand sanitizer and food goods of all kinds. Store shelves have been emptied of the most basic items that we all take for granted.

And then it quickly evolved to shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) for our Healthcare professionals. The very people whose tireless efforts and personal sacrifices on the front lines of this pandemic don’t even have the basic equipment they need to do their jobs while protecting themselves and their patients.

I never knew what an N95 mask was, nor did I know that there were actually national stockpiles (now proven to be insufficient) of these masks and ventilators and other PPE.

Trump’s action with 3M raises questions for any country about what their Strategic Stockpiles should be and whether future sourcing decisions and actions should be based on parochial nationalistic needs or magnanimous global needs.

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