Chart of the Week: Inbound Ocean TEUs Volume Index – USA, Logistics Managers’ Index – Warehouse Utilization SONAR: IOTI.USA, LMI.WHUT Imports and inventory levels have declined this fall, potentially ...

In machine shops, the “parts” — i.e., the raw materials, MRO supplies and equipment, works-in-progress, and the finished goods — are vital role in the success of the business. Without effective ...

Effectively managing maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) inventory is one of the many significant challenges for asset-intensive enterprises. Companies often seek MRO improvements through a ...

After several tumultuous years of pandemic-driven supply chain disruptions, many businesses report that the tide is beginning to turn. Although significant uncertainty remains, price increases have ...

For the past few years auto dealers have enjoyed unprecedented market conditions with record profits in both new- and used-vehicle sales. However, excluding a brief reprieve in February and March, the ...

Inventory management has been anything but simple over the last three years. A global pandemic, labor shortages and product recalls, among other factors, have led to the so-called “bullwhip effect,” ...

Companies are struggling to maintain the right inventory. Pandemic-era supply chain disruptions and volatile consumer demand led many companies to shore up inventory in 2021, while soaring container ...

Manufacturers have leveraged product lifecycle management (PLM) to streamline supply chains for years, and telecoms can use ...

Earnings Call Insights: Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. (SPWH) Q2 2025 Paul Stone, President and CEO, highlighted continued progress on the company’s transformation strategy, noting "we delivered ...

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