This piece gathers commentary and insights from nearly a dozen various distributors to get a clearer picture of how and why they choose a WMS and what they look for in one.
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To improve lead time accuracy, Border States electrical supplies distributor will implement a AI-based prediction tool.
As customers continue to work down inventory levels into 2024, James Dorn and John Gunderson outline action items for optimizing inventory levels in partnership with suppliers to stay nimble and gain share.
Following his three-part article series, we had John Gunderson on the podcast for a deeper dive into Fastenal’s move from a company dependent on a nationwide branch network to one that emphasizes embedded customer service.
Amid marketplace complexity, efficient inventory management can guide distributors through the fog. James Mallory advises on how modern ERP can serve as your inventory management beacon.
A Wall Street Journal report details how Amazon has revamped its vast U.S. logistics network to one leveraging eight distinct regions.
Jon Byrd advises on the costs of various challenges standing in the way of distributors' inventory strategies, and how to overcome them.
Material resource planning has sufficed in distribution for decades, but it's time to invest in technology that will further improve procurement strategies.
Rob Brice advises on how distributors and manufacturers can leverage digital tools to work faster and smarter by creating smart warehouses.
Nelson Valderrama discusses how CFOs can navigate market disruptions by reimagining pricing and inventory processes.
This new full-line catalog features more than 47,000 products specifically selected for Maintenance, Repair, Operations customers.
The current economic issues continue to cause a high level of supply chain disruptions that do not appear to be going away anytime soon. John Gunderson provides ways to safeguard against their impacts.
Robert Brice discusses how digital and automation technology can help deal with challenges faced by the modern distributor.
John Gunderson recaps the key points from his recent MDM SHIFT presentation, which covers inventory management strategies for navigating the many ongoing market disruptions.
Sellers can use the new service to store and distribute their inventory within Amazon's fulfillment network.
Ahead of a potential economic slowdown, we asked distributors whether they plan on adjusting inventory for the second half of 2022 and into 2023.
Rock Rockwell examines several innovative technologies that can help stockroom managers meet today’s inventory management demands.
The duo says the partnership boosts the value of Continental’s distributor network by making inventory available to peer members.
