Operations & Warehousing

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Arthur J. Gallagher
Is your inventory properly insured?

A retail business’ success relies on the stock it can carry. To make a profit, you must sell products; as you can’t sell what you don’t have, maintaining a sizeable inventory is imperative. With so much capital invested, insuring your inventory is vital for retailers. At any given time, displayed

Four steps to improve operational service inefficiencies_HFA-Service Technologies
Service Technologies, Inc.
Four steps to improve operational service inefficiencies

Finding ways to add to your bottom line can be a challenge for those who experience service and operational inefficiencies. Below are four simple best practices that may improve and streamline some of those challenges. 1. Employ sound repair services options Instead of returning a product, customers are most likely

Giga Cloud_HFA Partner
GigaCloud Technology
GigaCloud Technology Reimagines Global B2B

GigaCloud Technology is a Home Furnishings Association Solution Partner that can help members with their supply chain struggles. Reimagine Global B2B with GigaCloud Technology, browse, buy, and deliver thousands of products at your fingertips. First and foremost, GigaCloud Technology is a facilitator for both sourcing and fulfillment. For too long,

Demand planning and inflation blog_6-2022
Admin User
Demand Planning with Inflation Impacts Retailers

Demand Planning with Unprecedented Inflation and Economic Headwinds The dirty “I” word has reared its ugly head. According to usinflationcalculator.com, The US Inflation rate hit a new 40-year high in May 2022. This new era of inflationary pressure brings with it a depression of consumer confidence that poses significant implications

How to plan inventory levels in today’s environment-HFA blog_image
Profit Chain
Inventory Planning for Today’s Environment

Congratulations! You have managed through a period of economic upheaval not seen in generations. Over the last two years, the global economy has experienced unprecedented supply and demand disruptions. Unfortunately, the global supply chain’s existing risks will persist in the near term. For the first time in their living memory,

4 tips to Improve operational efficiencies_HFA blog
Service Technologies, Inc.
Four tips to Improve operational efficiencies

Finding ways to add to your bottom line can be a challenge for those who experience operational inefficiencies. Four simple best practices that could improve and streamline some of those challenges and improve your operational efficiencies are outlined below. Employ sound Repair Service Options Instead of returning a product, customers

Managing Supply Chain Risk in Times of Uncertainty_HFA blog
Profit Chain
Managing Supply Chain Risk in Times of Uncertainty

In a speech many years ago, Robert Kennedy proclaimed, “There is a Chinese curse which says, ‘May he live in interesting times.’ ” As current events continue to unfold, it seems we are living in increasingly interesting times. Recent announcements by many auto manufacturers that production lines have been halted

Managing inventory takes commitment_IHFRA_HFA blog5-2022
Jonathan Schulman
Managing inventory takes commitment

I have a favorite saying by the immortal Matt Ross. Matt had a ton of Mattisms that I loved to parrot back to him and anyone else who would or was paid to listen to me. Matt became a north star to me when he joined our team after a

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