In every business that handles physical goods—retail, distribution, manufacturing, 3PL— stock management plays a far bigger role than just keeping boxes on racks. That’s why it is the single largest asset sitting inside your operation. And unlike accounts receivable or machinery, your supply is cash in its most tangible form. Which means one simple truth: …
Inventory Accuracy: Why Inventory Is Cash and Cash Is King Read More »
Most supply chain teams in India still rely heavily on Excel sheets, manual uploads, countless WhatsApp groups, and ERPs/WMS systems that mostly act as transaction recorders rather than planning engines. And that’s okay. You don’t need a high-end digital stack to begin using AI and supply chain intelligence together. In fact, AI delivers the highest …
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In warehousing, every time someone “touches” your inventory, be it, picking, scanning, moving, counting, relocating, etc., it costs you time, accuracy, and money. The more touches your inventory experiences between inbound and outbound, the higher the chances of increasing the operational costs, labour requirements, and chances of error. In fact, according to industry studies, each …
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Every warehouse is basically a giant puzzle. Boxes, people, aisles, tech, equipment, schedules, and decisions all dancing together. The thing is, no matter how many pieces you control, there is always one piece that slows everything down. That bottleneck practically rules the entire operation. This is the heart of the Theory of Constraints (TOC). TOC says …
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When we think of e-commerce or quick commerce, most people picture slick apps, lightning-fast delivery fleets, or an endless array of products. But behind the scenes, another silent revolution has shaped this ecosystem: packaging. In many ways, packaging has evolved from being just a protective shell to becoming a driver of efficiency, sustainability, and customer …
Innovation in Packaging: The Hidden Hero of E-Commerce and Quick Commerce Read More »
When you think of supply chain excellence, two names instantly come to mind: Amazon and Flipkart. Their speed, precision, and customer obsession have set a new gold standard in e-commerce fulfillment. But here’s the catch — customers now expect the same seamless experience from every online seller, regardless of size. This is what we call …
The Amazon Effect: Why Small & Mid Warehouses Need Big-League Tech Read More »
Every year, as the monsoon clouds gather across India, supply chains brace themselves. For consumers, rains bring relief from scorching heat. For warehouses and logistics managers, however, they bring a recurring season of disruptions, risks, and tough choices. Why Monsoons Are a Supply Chain Event, Not Just a Weather Event Unlike one-off disruptions, monsoons are …
Digital transformation has been one of the most overused phrases of the past decade. For some, it meant moving from on-premise servers to the cloud. For others, it meant modernizing ERP or adopting e-commerce platforms. Today, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshaping industries at lightning speed, the question many leaders ask is: Has digital transformation fundamentally …
Digital Transformation in the Age of AI – Balancing Fundamentals and Experimentation Read More »
Delivery speed has become a battleground in the e-commerce world. What once was a standard 3–5 day delivery is now considered slow. Consumers, especially in urban centers, expect same-day or even 10-minute deliveries. To meet these expectations, businesses are transforming their supply chain design, infrastructure, and operational strategy. In this article, we break down the three main …
How GST Slab Changes Impact Warehousing and Supply Chains The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been in place for years, streamlining India’s indirect tax system. Yet, GST isn’t static—it evolves. Every Union Budget or GST Council meeting can bring about slab changes for certain product categories. When chocolates move from 18% to 28%, or …
