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Automation: The Competitive Advantage Automotive Manufacturers Need

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As a result of an increasingly turbulent global market, a rising number of ride-share services, and complex environmental regulations, the automotive industry is experiencing a difficult transformation. Vehicles, once a rite of passage for young adults and a symbol of independence and freedom, are now seen by some as an optional luxury. Other, environmentally conscious […]

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How to Improve Inventory Management

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From limited resources to labor shortages and lead time fluctuations, organizations worldwide often struggle to meet changing inventory trends and demands—a challenge that isn’t getting any easier as we face ongoing supply chain disruptions and demand changes. Therefore, it’s critical that supply chain management officials regularly analyze and optimize inventory management systems and processes to […]

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Benefits of Integrated EDI

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Integrated electronic data interchange (EDI) is a data processing solution that delivers EDI transactions from your supply chain partners and channels into your enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. It eliminates clunky paper documents, daily emails, and manual data entry and boosts return on investment (ROI). The team here at TrueCommerce has put together a quick […]

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How EDI and eCommerce Work Together

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According to Digital Commerce 360, electronic data interchange (EDI) facilitated 76.5% of digital B2B sales in 2021. That’s huge, and it means many people are taking advantage of system-to-system automation in ordering and fulfillment. In comparison, dedicated B2B eCommerce channels account for 12.5% of digital sales in 2021. While that’s a smaller portion of the […]

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TrueCommerce VMI Helps Optimize Hub-and-Spoke Distribution for Next-Day Delivery

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Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Conn’s HomePlus is one of America’s leading furniture, mattress, electronics, and appliance store chains, with almost 150 retail locations across 15 southern and western states. With a mission to make it possible for everyone to purchase quality, long-lasting products for their homes, Conn’s is famous for their “buy it today, […]

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Using a Supplier Enablement Platform to Support Your Supplier Diversity Strategy

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Supplier diversification means much more than an industry-specific way of saying “don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” If you’ve been in the world of manufacturing, distribution, or retail for any amount of time, you likely already understand the importance of your supplier relationships. You may have even begun a supplier diversification effort in […]

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Cross Docking Can Help Streamline Your Replenishment Supply Chain

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Warehouses are always searching for ways to increase the efficiency of their supply chains. Cross docking offers one such way to reduce lead times, while cutting costs across both transportation and warehousing. Behemoths like Amazon and Walmart are already using cross docking to ensure short delivery periods, but it can also benefit manufacturers and distributors […]

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The Benefits of B2B eCommerce

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While the traditional image of a B2B purchase might involve calling a representative and placing an order — or worse, sending in a form — modern solutions look a lot different. B2B buyers are consumers, too, and they know how easy it is to research and buy products online and re-order and track their purchases. […]

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Understanding the Supply Chain Bullwhip Effect

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The bullwhip effect in supply chain management describes how small fluctuations in customer demand can cause increasingly larger variations in orders as they move up the supply chain. Much like the motion of a whip, a small flick at one end becomes a large, amplified movement at the other. As retailers, suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors […]

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Modern EDI Brings New Capabilities to an Old West Brand

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Headquartered in Tyler, Texas, Cavender’s is a busy retailer with an unbridled passion for western wear. The company began as Cavender’s Boot City in 1965 and has since become the nation’s top retailer for many prestigious western and work wear brands, such as Lucchese, Justin, Tony Lama, Laredo, Nocona, Rocky Mountain, and Wrangler. The family-owned […]

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