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 Uncover the Hidden Costs of WMS
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The software solution - Returns management solutions take the surprise out of handling returns
Visibility is one of the biggest problems associated with returns. If you don’t know what’s coming at you, you can’t plan to handle it when it arrives. “Most supply chain execution systems optimize forward logistics,” says Lee Norman, a senior manager with ClearOrbit. “They don’t optimize returns. So, everything is done ad hoc.”  Read More
Many happy returns: If you have to handle returns, you can minimize the impact on your warehouse
Few businesses today are insulated from the task of returns processing.Depending upon the industry, the impact can be substantial.For example, a major Northeast mail order house processes an average of 7,000 returns per day, while 20 to 25 staff members are dedicated to working on returns at a music and book distribution facility. Read More
Managing the reverse supply chain
Life is random. So are the customer returns received at most distribution centers, according to Bruce Mantz, executive vice president, Automated Distribution Systems, a third party logistics provider to major retailers.Read More
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Forklift safety is serious business
Proper forklift-safety training will make your warehouse a safer place to work—and keep you in compliance with the law. Read More
What does "lean" really mean?
"Lean" production perfectly synchronizes demand and replenishment. But it's not just about manufacturing. Here's how lean thinking applies to logistics. Read More
The secrets to S&OP success
Ask any supply chain professional this question: Is sales and operations planning (S&OP) important to your company? The chances are good that no matter what type of company they work for the reply will almost always be “Yes!” But if this attitude is so commonly held, why are so few companies willing to step forward and say they are actually doing something to institutionalize a strong S&OP process in their business? Read More
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