SKUs make it much easier to keep track of inventory at each DC location. Moreover, analysing attribute level data helps clarify the impact of each SKU on sales, helping managers with deciding which variations to add or eliminate from distribution.
But what exactly is SKU? Watch this brief video to find out:
As voice has grown in popularity in many people’s personal lives, it has also become more common in the warehouse. Today, millions of warehouses across the world are running their picking processes, receiving, put-away, interleaving and more with voice.
New technologies are reinventing supply chains, by digitally connecting every single manufacturing, fulfiling and distributing process in a holistic view. Software solutions and networked devices are significantly boosting efficiency and productivity.
We’ve enlisted the top trends that are shaping the supply chain of the future:
Meeting today’s consumer expectations is no small feat. To effectively manage shrinking time to delivery windows, fulfil omnichannel orders and enable drop-ship commerce, staff need instant access to supply chain data and the ability to act on it quickly and easily.
Watch the video to find out how SMBs can use technology to compete with Retail Giants:
Meeting today’s consumer expectations is no small feat. To effectively manage shrinking time to delivery windows, fulfil omnichannel orders and enable drop-ship commerce, staff need instant access to supply chain data and the ability to act on it quickly and easily. This is particularly challenging for small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) considering tight resources and competitive pressures.
The retail industry is changing at a fast pace. The new omnichannel reality epitomises consumers’ need for instant gratification. Fast delivery isn’t a differentiator anymore; it’s an expectation. So how can retailers expedite delivery whilst maintaining accuracy and profitability? The answer lies in good last-mile delivery management.
Labour is one of the biggest overhead costs in warehouse and distribution operations. Yet, most warehouses cannot operate without a host of floor staff such as packers and pickers. In the world of ever shrinking delivery windows and ever growing customer expectations, effective warehouse and DC labour management is paramount. To remain profitable, businesses are trying to achieve the highest level of productivity with the lowest headcount possible.
