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Vendor Compliance 103: Best In Class Vendor Compliance Program Considerations
5/29/2013
As the concept of vendor compliance goes mainstream, more and more companies are making claims to being vendor compliance ready. Too many of these companies consider only a single vertical and even retailers who built their programs internally make the same mistakes. Compliance programs are much more than vendor requirements (often times considered vendor rules), compliance audits and penalties (chargebacks or expense offsets) in the four walls of a DC as some companies claim.
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Unlocking Hidden Cost In The Distribution Center
5/23/2013
With many businesses still feeling the effects of the recession, facing increased competition and being forced to operate on smaller and smaller profit margins, distribution managers are increasingly tasked with the seemingly impossible job of finding cost savings from existing operations. To do this, managers are learning that they have to leave no stone unturned in order to effectively evaluate current processes and technology to help identify areas for efficiency improvements.
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Direct Part Marking: More Than Just A Code On A Surface
5/23/2013
Direct Part Marking (DPM) is a process for imprinting a bar code directly on an item or surface in a permanent manner instead of printing the code on a paper label that is adhered or attached to a surface. The intent is to create a permanent identifier for the item. In most applications, 2D bar codes are used in DPM technology.
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Retail Margin Risk: 5 Critical Supply Chain Steps To Ensure Merchandise Plan Execution
5/15/2013
The value of merchandise plan execution is critical to any retailer's margin objectives. By systematically identifying and eliminating supply chain performance related issues, retailers can mitigate those events that put margin at risk. In a recovering economy where working capital still remains constrained, the supply chain professional who can run a predictable and consistent supply chain, influence margin performance, and increase operating cash flow will be invaluable.
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The Difference Between Logistics Management And Logistics Control In Life Sciences
5/11/2013
Life science products have a distinct logistical profile; the nuances between a fine chemical and a medical compound or medical devices and computer hardware have significant regulatory differences. When determining the logistics plan for a product it is critical to remember that it is not just a box. By Paddy Hanlon, Senior Director, Business Development, Marken
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Marken Delivers In Spite Of A Dry Ice Disruption In Moscow
5/7/2013
In August of 2010, both dry ice factories in Moscow, Russia were shut down for an unplanned technical upgrade. At the same time the weather in the region was unusually hot (40°C, 104°F) which placed a higher than normal demand for dry ice to keep frozen shipments within the required temperature range.
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SATO Thermal Transfer Ribbons
4/5/2013
SATO offers competitively priced ribbons for most thermal printers. Our genuine SATO branded ribbons are designed to maximize the life of your print heads and consistently provide great print quality.
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Datasheet: SATO Genuine Consumables
4/5/2013
SATO Genuine Consumables provide the peace of mind to ensure the highest quality printed image and performance in the intended application.
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Driving High Stakes Data Capture At The PGA
4/3/2013
After spending hundreds of thousands of dollars per tournament on a third-party scoring system, the PGA IT team identified a need for a better technology solution when it came to scoring and data capture at some of the most well-known golf tournaments in the world.
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Ensuring The Best Taste At Warsteiner Brewery
4/3/2013
With the Intermec CN70 mobile computer that is now used in quality assurance in the laboratory, production and bottling, checks are even more effective and efficient. The barcode solution they used to use offered lower overall functionality and was by comparison susceptible to input errors. It also did not allow direct feedback to the central system.