
An integrated supply chain works like this
June 17, 2022An integrated supply chain is a network in which all operations carried out in it — e.g., raw materials procurement, product manufacturing, and warehousing — are synced.
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An integrated supply chain is a network in which all operations carried out in it — e.g., raw materials procurement, product manufacturing, and warehousing — are synced.
Value-stream mapping is a Lean manufacturing technique aimed at detecting deficiencies and improvement opportunities in the production and logistics management processes of a product.
Data mining is the analysis of large databases using algorithms to extract previously unknown patterns, i.e., clusters of data records, or to detect anomalies.
FMCG products not only require optimal safety and productivity in operations such as warehousing and conveyance, but often pose a challenge to order delivery.
Inventory balancing consists of moving products between warehouses and stores to even out quantities of stock and always have on hand the goods ordered by customers.
New technologies applied to warehouses such as cobots, put/pick-to-light, and voice picking systems help to achieve efficient ergonomics, benefiting both logistics managers and operators.
Intelligent automation consists of combining technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic process automation (RPA) to increase supply chain efficiency.
Hub and spoke is a goods transportation method that consists of centralizing stock management in a warehouse that distributes stock to regional facilities as needed.