Manufacturing Supply Chain Management: Best Practices

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Distribution Management Basics for SMEs

Distribution management is an integral part of any well-functioning business that sells physical products. Although the actual shipping of goods takes a central role in the process, distribution management includes many other processes that support timely and cost-effective deliveries.

By Madis Kuuse 7 min read

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What Is Pipeline Inventory?

Pipeline inventory consists of goods that a company has ordered but which have not yet arrived in the facility. Managing this type of inventory can help schedule production or shipments in advance, reduce standing inventory levels, and avoid stock-outs.

By Mattias Turovski 8 min read

Supply Chain

Incoterms – A Simple Guide

Incoterms or International Commercial Terms are used to facilitate and standardize trade processes, especially logistics and shipping. As of today, there are 11 different Incoterms that all allocate different responsibilities to both parties of a transaction.

By Madis Kuuse 9 min read

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How to Keep Perfect Batch Records?

Batch records are documents that detail the journey of raw materials becoming batches of finished goods. Even though the term is mostly associated with process manufacturing, especially the pharma industry, every company that manufactures its products in batches or series can benefit from keeping batch records. Here is how to do it.

By Madis Kuuse 7 min read

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Vendor Management – An Essential Guide for SMEs

Vendor management is a set of tools that companies use to ensure profitable and efficient relationships with their suppliers. Coming a long way from traditional phone calls, faxes, and emails, today even small businesses have started to utilize software to manage their communication with vendors.

By Karl Heinrich Lauri 8 min read

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How to Manage Supply Chain Disruptions?

The world has experienced historic supply chain disruptions during the last years. From trade wars and COVID-19 to semiconductor shortages and the Suez canal blockage – there are few industries that have not been affected. The lesson learned is to be better prepared and to remain flexible.

By Karl Heinrich Lauri 9 min read

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IT Designed to Suit Garment Manufacturing Supply Chains

From increasing demand for customization to ever-stricter regulations, these are exciting times for garment manufacturers – if they embrace digitalization.

By Karl Heinrich Lauri 6 min read

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Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) – Managing Product Returns

Return Merchandise Authorization or RMA is a systemic approach to handling product returns. It allows for better tracking, makes the processes quicker, and could thereby improve customer satisfaction.

By Madis Kuuse 7 min read

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What Is Demand Forecasting and What Can MRP Software Do With It?

Demand forecasting could be the key to a business’s future. But how does it work and how could it be leveraged in a way that would be most beneficial?

By Karl Heinrich Lauri 7 min read

Supply Chain

Distribution Management Basics for SMEs

What Is Pipeline Inventory?

Incoterms – A Simple Guide

How to Keep Perfect Batch Records?

Vendor Management – An Essential Guide for SMEs

How to Manage Supply Chain Disruptions?

IT Designed to Suit Garment Manufacturing Supply Chains

Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) – Managing Product Returns

What Is Demand Forecasting and What Can MRP Software Do With It?

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Supply Chain

Distribution Management Basics for SMEs

What Is Pipeline Inventory?

Incoterms – A Simple Guide

How to Keep Perfect Batch Records?

Vendor Management – An Essential Guide for SMEs

How to Manage Supply Chain Disruptions?

IT Designed to Suit Garment Manufacturing Supply Chains

Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) – Managing Product Returns

What Is Demand Forecasting and What Can MRP Software Do With It?

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