With Quick commerce, customers are now getting conditioned to blazing fast deliveries. How orders are processed in a warehouse or fulfillment center can be a make or break decision in this regard. Two key approaches that warehouses rely on are batch processing and order streaming—each offering unique advantages and challenges. But which one is right …
As humans, we’re natural space conquerors. Give us a new house, and within weeks, the spare room is a “gym/office/storage/guest bedroom.” Move to a bigger house? Suddenly, you “need” that second sofa and a life-size beanbag chair shaped like a panda. It’s the same story with warehousing, but the consequences go beyond just awkward home …
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India’s warehousing landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with over 80% of warehouses projected to embrace digital enablement or automation by 2030, according to a report by Alvarez & Marsal. This shift is intriguing, especially considering that labor costs in India have not risen significantly. Yet, the adoption of warehouse automation and digitization is surging …
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Order processing is a crucial part of how companies fulfill customer demands. However, the way companies process orders can vary significantly depending on whether they handle business-to-business (B2B) orders or business-to-consumer (B2C) orders. Two common methods of order processing are batch processing and order streaming. While batch processing is more common in B2B warehousing, order streaming has become …
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As environmental concerns grow, the logistics and supply chain sectors are taking bold steps toward sustainability. Technological advancements are at the core of this transition, enabling companies to reduce carbon emissions and operate more efficiently. With breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, IoT, electrification, and data analytics, a carbon-free future in logistics no longer seems like a …
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The global maritime industry has long been the backbone of international trade, facilitating the movement of goods across continents. However, supply chain vulnerabilities at key maritime chokepoints have created significant disruptions in recent years, slowing the growth of container trade worldwide. According to a report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) …
Tired of inefficiencies in different supply chain processes? Well, don’t worry, we can help you streamline everything. Do you want to know the secret of making your supply chain super efficient and successful? Well, there is an entire set of things that you must ensure to optimize and refine your supply chain processes for smooth …
We hear about all kinds of exciting technologies that can unlock amazing new capabilities in the supply chain. Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), two-dimensional barcodes (2D), and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), for example, all tantalizingly tease use cases such as: predictive analytics used to right-size ordering and solve on-shelf availability issues; enhanced freshness management that saves countless person hours; precision …
India’s Global Supply Chains on the Rise India’s global supply chains are undergoing a remarkable transformation, positioning the country as a key player in international trade. The government’s efforts in developing maritime infrastructure are crucial to enhancing trade efficiency and boosting connectivity with major global markets. Boosting India’s Global Supply Chains through Ports To enhance …
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Determining safety stock, reorder point (ROP), and reorder quantity (often referred to as economic order quantity or EOQ) is crucial for effective inventory management across industries. However, the best practices for calculating these metrics can vary significantly depending on the industry, demand patterns, lead times, and other operational factors. 1. Safety Stock Safety stock is …
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