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A Well-Designed Inventory Planning & Optimization Strategy Must Be Maintained

Analyst Insight: It can be a struggle for organizations to obtain the right balance between keeping enough inventory on hand to meet customer demand and minimizing costs related to carrying inventory. APQC's research indicates that best-practice organizations achieve this balance through the creation of inventory optimization programs with well-designed strategies, effective processes, appropriate technology, and regular assessment. - Becky Partida, knowledge specialist, APQC

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Avnet Electronics Marketing Launches Supply-Chain Diagnostic Tool

Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas has launched the Rapid Benefit Escalation Tool (RaBET), enabling customers to model the cost savings to be derived from the use of Avnet products.

Omni-ID Creates New Line of Ultra-Thin RFID Tags

Omni-ID, a developer of on-metal passive UHF radio frequency identification tags, has introduced a new line of UltraThin tags and inlays. The devices provide on- and off-metal performance, an ultra-slim profile and support for flexible application on curved surfaces.

Airclic Develops New Version of Mobile Software for Food Distributors

Airclic, a provider of cloud-based mobility software, has released a new version of its Food Perform product for the food-distribution industry. The tool eliminates paper manifests and allows for clean invoicing.

Graybar Simplifies Network Connections in Commercial Locations

Graybar, a distributor of electrical, communications and data-networking products for supply-chain management and logistics, has made possible an alternative method of enabling network connections in commercial facilities.

The Quest for Cost Efficiencies in Warehouse Management Continues in 2012

Analyst Insight: Warehouse management system vendors have used the slower market demand of 2009 and 2010 to invest in improved architecture and functionality. Today, the WMS market has seen a robust return in upgrades and new solution selections. Leading WMS application providers - from integrated ERP solutions to best-of-breed suite applications - all tout upgrades in architecture, new user interfaces and robust operational support. - Kevin Hume, principal, Tompkins International

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Psion Issues New Version of Rugged Handheld Computer

Valogix Offers Upgrade of Supply-Chain Cloud Application

Have You Figured ALL The Costs of Inventory?

Analyst Insight: Inventory working capital reduction is a wonderful concept; however, it is important to understand all of the potential financial impacts before beginning. - Ralph Cox, principal, Tompkins International

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Tools Expanded for Deploying RFID in Retail Apparel

Tecsys Unveils Enhancements to Mobility, Supply-Chain Offering

Cognex Debuts Machine-Vision System With Smart Camera

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