What is a LEAN Supply Chain?

Understanding if lean is relevant to the category - or more accurately how much value will be delivered from applying lean principles.

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HomeDirect, Inc.

HomeDirect is a leading supply chain management company that specializes in the home delivery of large consumer products - furniture, electronics, fitness equipment, appliances and other items that require specialized handling or a time-sensitive delivery. With an extensive network of distribution centers in the US and Canada, coupled with the industry's best technology, HomeDirect provides smart solutions for complicated shipping, warehousing and home delivery needs for retailers, manufacturers, e-tailers, distributors and cataloguers...

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Supply Chain Analytics Trends and Success Factors

Infographic | January 20, 2020

In 2019, APQC surveyed supply chain professionals regarding the use of analytics in the supply chain. It conducted a similar survey in 2016. Without stakeholder support, financial resources, and skilled talent for analytics activities, organizations will be unable to make use of the key enablers. This infographic from APQC highlights the three enablers organizations need to achieve and maintain success in analytics.

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Implement Sales and Operations Planning to Transform Supply Chain

Infographic | May 25, 2023

Discover Sales and Operations Planning insights and processes that reshape the supply chain, optimize performance, and streamline business operations.

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Building A Green Supply Chain In 2020

Infographic | February 11, 2020

With visibility across the supply chain, Procurement is perfectly equipped to implement and enforce sustainable practices. How can the function promote responsible, ethical, green practices in the new decade? Check out the infographic below to learn more.

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Warehouse Safety

Infographic | February 21, 2020

Health and Safety is a major concern for the Supply Chain & Logistics industries, where hazards and workplace accident risk are significant. We’ve gathered some stats from Safe Work Australia to illustrate the above, as well as recommendations on how to run a safe warehouse:

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How Blockchain Can Help the Logistics Industry

Infographic | December 6, 2019

India's logistics industry will be worth USD 215 billion by 2020. A significant portion of it is still dependent on manual paperwork. A large number of companies and contractors can lead to delays, lost forms or late approvals. A transparent and decentralised digital ledger system that tracks changes in possession and ownership of goods in real-time.

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THE DIGITAL LINK TO SUPPLY CHAIN

Infographic | January 3, 2020

Digital technologies drive efficiency of supply chain operations. Digital collaboration enables Zara to design, produce and deliver new apparel to stores in 14 days compared to 9 months for competition. Digital Technologies 11 Ensure Data Consistency Electron, Data Interchange platform helped Levi Strauss & Co. to reduce manual tracking and tracing of inbound shipments by 98%.

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HomeDirect, Inc.

HomeDirect is a leading supply chain management company that specializes in the home delivery of large consumer products - furniture, electronics, fitness equipment, appliances and other items that require specialized handling or a time-sensitive delivery. With an extensive network of distribution centers in the US and Canada, coupled with the industry's best technology, HomeDirect provides smart solutions for complicated shipping, warehousing and home delivery needs for retailers, manufacturers, e-tailers, distributors and cataloguers...

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