Many supply chains have taken a flawed approach to their automated forecasting. The common belief is “just...
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H&M’s inventory failure in 2018 cost the company $4 billion. Companies occasionally lose money, but this particular...
Cisco’s $2.25 billion inventory collapse and eventual write-off in 2001 were more than the annual GDP of...
Amazon’s holiday delivery meltdown triggered a chain reaction, prompting the company to establish an internal logistics operation...
DHL’s warehouse robotics transformation was driven by a surge in e-commerce demand and severe labor shortages. Article...
Dell’s build-to-order strategy in the 2000s helped the company turn its inventory problems into a competitive advantage....
Seven-Up’s distribution model in Nigeria is a success story that provides a template for how other supply...
How too much cash flow forced Dollar General’s inventory overstocking mistake, leading to a $95 million hit...
The Amazon warehouse automation changed fulfillment operations across the globe. Today, it is a picture of efficiency...
Pick’n’Pay’s distribution challenge in the mid-2000s happened because the company experienced rapid growth, which exposed cracks in...
Applying inventory management strategies effectively can help you achieve optimal results in your supply chain operation. With...
Every effective supply chain piggybacks on customer demand, giving demand planning and forecasting systems a significant role...
Despite best efforts, inventory management mishaps do happen. The important thing here is what you are going...
In today’s competitive climate, supply chains are seeking different avenues to reduce costs and stay profitable; one...
Much has been made about the green warehouse initiative, but is it possible in Africa? Sustainability is...
With more complexity in inventory management, supply chains are looking for tools and solutions to navigate and...
The warehouse management system (WMS) is a great tool for organizing, controlling, and tracking the inventory of...
Overstocking is an inventory challenge that is quite common in many African supply chains. It is primarily...
When managing warehouse operations, it becomes immediately apparent why optimizing the layout or space is critical. Imagine...
Like the rest of the world, supply chains in Africa are susceptible to inventory stockouts, especially when...
Demand and supply is the ultimate point of any supply chain, and balancing the two will determine...
Warehouse automation is becoming a new trend in inventory management, which is not surprising considering how much...
Distribution channels play a huge role in getting products to the consumer; optimizing them is critical to...
Order fulfilment delays in Africa are common mostly because of uncontrollable factors, but sometimes businesses tend to...
Optimizing safety stocks is an essential aspect of keeping the supply chain resilient. Occasionally, supply chains fall...
Warehouse slotting is a big part of inventory management and order fulfillment. With speed and accuracy playing...
With demand and supply being more volatile than ever in history, inventory has become a key aspect...
Regardless of the type, size of business, or industry you are a part of, inventory control models...
Like the rest of the world, the right distribution channel in Africa can make or break your...
