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Benefits of warehouse automation in supply chain management

Warehouse technologies and automated systems can help solve warehouse and supply chain issues cost-effectively. The right technologies can increase efficiency...

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Warehouse management systems and supply chain resilience

Since the effects of the coronavirus pandemic hit businesses across the globe, supply chain digitalisation has moved to the top...

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5 Benefits of artificial intelligence in supply chain management

As global supply chains become more complex, disruption in one link can significantly impact other areas. Therefore, it is essential...

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Five steps to building a resilient supply chain

In the face of unprecedented global events that have posed significant challenges to businesses across the supply chain, the importance...

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Supply chain risk mitigation

As we ride each wave of supply chain disruption, we hope it will be the last. However, the world is...

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How to manage dead stock

Having enough stock to meet demand is fundamental to stock-holding businesses. Running out of stock leads to lost sales and...

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Supply chain cyber security: 5 ways to minimise threats

Unsurprisingly, given the increasing number of digital breaches and cyber attacks, supply chain security is a growing concern for many...

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Improving inventory planning during supply chain disruption

This post focuses on inventory planning and optimising stock levels during periods of supply chain disruption and erratic customer behaviour....

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How to overcome Red Sea supply chain disruption

Why are there global shipping issues? Once again, global shipping is experiencing potential long-term disruption, this time due to Houthi...

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The causes of excess inventory

8 reasons you’re carrying too much inventory What is excess inventory? Excess inventory refers to when stock for an item...

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Demystifying key inventory terms: Your inventory optimisation glossary  

Inventory optimisation is a complex but crucial aspect of supply chain management. However, if you haven’t heard of inventory optimisation,...

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FlexiTog’s inventory revolution: 98% fewer stockouts, 99.98% availability with EazyStock

FlexiTog has been a stalwart in safety apparel, specialising in protective clothing for cold temperatures since it was established in...