Inbound Distribution Management Increases Flexibility in a Challenging Retail Environment

Topics:
Sourcing,
Transportation
Tags:
Enterprise Software,
Environment,
Software,
Transportation,
United Parcel Service Of America Inc.
Source:
UPS Supply Chain Solutions

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Overview: The case study is on how UPS synchronizes commerce for TeddyCrafters which deals in keeping stores stocked is just one of the many business issues any new retail operation faces. The challenge for the UPS was to manage transportation and distribution of supplies sourced in Asia and the U.S. for fast-growing retail chain. The solution provided by UPS was a comprehensive inbound distribution system that improves inventory management and replenishes retail outlets on a weekly basis. This solution now provides lower costs than internally managed distribution, allows company to focus resources on other business challenges and offers flexibility to expand operation as company grows.

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Format: PDF | Size: 1,280KB | Date: Apr 2003 | Pages: 2

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