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1). Defining Supply Chain Management
Companies that deal with inventory will have to have some sort of system in place to effectively manage the supply chain that exists for any type of sales. A system of inventory needs to be as smooth running as possible so that a company is able to fulfill all its orders in a timely manner...
Article tags: supply chain, inventory, supply and demand, sales, products
2). Principles of Productivity and Operations Management for Small and Mid-size Business
ABSTRACT
For this article, I selected a sector that has not been covered by authors and could hardly be found in books for Operations Management. I find this topic’s importance and significance to the global economy, and the Western, in particular, very high. Authors and advocates (e.g., Schroeder, 2004) dealt with the large enterprises, from both.
Article tags: small business, mrp, erp, supply chain, operations, strategy, managment, technology
3). Pallets - Are plastic pallets worth the extra cost?
An overview of pallet design and use. Pallets are a small, but vital cog in the supply system that transports goods around the country. Most pallets are thrown away after a single use. Companies considering longer life pallets need to be aware of all the options.
Article tags: pallets, plastic pallets, supply chain, logistics, warehousing
4). Shorter Supply Chains, Higher Expectations
The past few years have seen some dramatic changes in parcel shipping methods. Most of those changes have been driven by impatience, manifested in what the industry calls "the shortening of the supply chain." It is an interesting phrase, summing up a wide variety of customer attitudes and business strategies.
To the consumer, shortening the supply chain means an unwillingness to accept the term "out of stock" or delays in order processing, and a reluctance to endure lengthy delivery times.
Article tags: conveyor system, distribution planning, sortation conveyor, material handling equipment, supply chain