You finished putting all the pieces together and have shipped out the order. Everything that was supposed to be in it was there….right? Wait, where does this item go? Can we catch the truck before it hits the gate?
Unfortunately, it happens. For whatever reason, something was missed despite all the planning and paperwork that listed everything that was supposed to be in the order.
Advanced technology has quickly become a critical driver behind a strong supply chain. An effective supply chain enables companies to increase efficiencies, reduce costs, and better serve their customers. Incorporating new technology into supply chain operations helps these companies realize even further gains.
To be most successful, however, strategic management of supply chain technologies is crucial. Systems and devices that do not work together can create more problems than they solve. That is why it is necessary to know the technology trends behind a strong supply chain.
The benefits of barcodes are plenty—barcodes are a great way to increase accuracy, productivity, speed, and efficiency of data management. If your business is ready to achieve benefits like those, keep these tips in mind to ensure successful barcode implementation.
Returnable packaging is the lifeblood of an efficient supply chain. Sourcing, inventory management, manufacturing, transportation, and distribution all depend on returnable containers. These valuable assets provide a wealth of benefits—but the costs can quickly mount for companies that aren’t prepared to utilize container tracking effectively. Managing and tracking reusable containers presents a major difficulty for companies relying on manual processes, or worse, not monitoring them at all.
Barcodes are widely used because they provide a fast, accurate, cost-effective, and easy-to-implement method of tracking. With a barcode tracking system in place, every step of the supply chain benefits from access to the same, up-to-date information on parts and components as they make their way from warehouse shelf to factory floor to end destination.
Who would think that a small slip of paper could cause manufacturers such a big headache?
According to a recent poll, 47% of manufacturing professionals are experiencing significant and costly downtime to their manufacturing process due to their existing labeling method[1]. What are the root causes of this downtime?
Your supply chain is vital to your business’s performance. Profitability, revenue, and customer satisfaction are all influenced by the efficiency of your supply chain.
Today, leading manufacturers use data to drive their supply chain strategy. Collecting and analyzing the right kinds of data facilitates confident forecasting and predictive decision-making. Without data collection, your supply chain must react to changes after they happen.
It’s a familiar story. A supervillain is on the loose, causing havoc and terrorizing everyone in sight. At the last minute, the hero arrives to save the day! Today, it’s supply chains that are under attack. Supply chain supervillains—threats like inventory inaccuracy and complicated catalogs—are aiming to disrupt your productivity and profitability. Don’t let them.
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