What is intermodal transportation? Intermodal transportation is the use of two or more modes of transportation, such as railcar and semi-truck, to deliver goods to a customer. This method of [...]
What is central dispatching? Central dispatching is the term for when all dispatch functions are consolidated to one central location. Data collection technology is usually a key element — this [...]
What is CPFR? Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR) is a business practice that combines the intelligence and capabilities of multiple trading partners in the planning and [...]
Distribution in the Time of Coronavirus It’s been stunning to see how quickly life in the United States has changed as a result of the coronavirus. We watched from afar for a time, but now [...]
What are supply chain network design systems? Supply chain network design systems are the systems put in place to optimize the relationships among the disparate elements of the overall supply [...]
What is a life cycle cost? Life cycle cost analysis is used to weigh how much spending must be funneled into a product for it to become profitable. With life cycle cost analysis, businesses weigh [...]
Warehouse location: Where should you pick? What’s the secret to finding the perfect place for your warehouse? In the immortal words of realtors across the globe: it’s all about [...]
What is Freight Consolidation? Freight consolidation refers to grouping multiple packages or partial loads into one shipment to be more efficient. The goal here is to minimize the amount of [...]
This post was written by SalesPad partner Technology Management Concepts. We’re delighted to share their insights on the how cloud ERP can bring huge advantages to a growing company. Improving [...]
What is yield rate? Yield rate (in this case the first time yield or FTY) is the expected success rate in the manufacturing process for an item. Manufacturers calculate their yield by dividing [...]
