Automation Simplifies Inventory Management for Manufacturers
The revolutionary digital VMI platform, ShelfAware, helps an Olathe, Kansas-based manufacturer of power transmission products simplify their complex supply chain through automation. By using a magical user interface that produces accurate and granular consumption data, ShelfAware has answered the question that has been puzzling industrial suppliers for decades—”When did we consume what?” Real-time consumption data […]
10 Reasons Why RFID Technology is Better than Barcodes
Scanning individual parts is inconvenient when managing complex supply chains. Barcode scanners require a line of site for each individual piece while radio frequency identification (RFID) scanners can read multiple codes at once. That is one reason why RFID technology is a much smarter and more efficient choice for streamlining supply chain operations. Many people […]
Common Mistakes Manufacturers Make When Automating Inventory Management
The ability to track inventory at scale in real time has never been more critical to manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and end users. However, many companies continue to rely on outdated manual processes that are too expensive, require too much manpower, do not produce enough consumption data, and are error-prone. Read about some mistakes to avoid […]
3 Must-Have Features of Effective Digital VMI
If you are looking for the perfect automated solution to effectively manage your industrial supply chain, a digital vendor managed inventory (VMI) system is the right fit as long as it provides accurate and granular consumption data, has a magical user interface, and is affordable and easy to use. Industrial supply chain challenges have forced […]
How Collaborative Cloud Sourcing™ Propels the Future of Industrial Supply Chain
Thanks to its unique use of Cloud SourcingTM, ShelfAware is a great fit for any business trying to remotely manage a complex physical inventory. ShelfAware was designed to automate industrial wholesale supply chains and provide a platform for independent industrial suppliers to collaborate and collectively supply the industry’s largest consumers on an automated omnichannel. ShelfAware […]
How Manufacturers Can Automate Inventory Management Quickly, Effectively, and Inexpensively
Manual inventory management is time-consuming, prone to human errors, and generally leads to data that is inaccurate and unreliable. Digitizing inventory doesn’t have to be an expensive or overwhelming task. In fact, with a platform like ShelfAware, suppliers and consumers can make more money with less worries and eliminate stockouts with an easy-to-manage, cloud-based digital […]
How Automation Solves America’s Broken Supply Chain
The ongoing issues of shipping backlogs, low inventories, labor shortages, and escalating backlash from a global pandemic continue to impact America’s manufacturing supply chain. Small to mid-sized companies and suppliers don’t have the luxury to “wait and see” as they continue to feel the impact of supply chain disruptors. Automation is one way that companies […]
Groundbreaking RFID Supply Chain Solution
Featured in the May 2023 issue of Efficient Plant magazine, Andrew Johnson, CEO and co-founder of ShelfAware, describes how RFID, cloud-based, data-driven technology can solve supply chain challenges for manufacturers. There is a growing online community built around the idea of Cloud SourcingTM. This collaborative approach to B2B supply-chain management offers a true omnichannel platform that accommodates […]
How Supply Chain Automation Gives Your Company a Competitive Edge
Operating a business during a time of disruption requires companies to adapt quickly to change. Traditional supply chain management tools can no longer keep up with increasing demand levels. That’s why companies that want a competitive edge are counting on supply chain automation technologies to raise the efficiency and profitability standards. Even if improving supply […]
Everything You Need to Know About Digital Vendor Managed Inventory
Vendor managed inventory (VMI) allows suppliers to manage inventory levels and make decisions on behalf of the manufacturer—replenishing the inventory continuously. VMI is data driven with advanced software that helps vendors plan shipping and production dates in advance to minimize stock outs. Most suppliers need the high levels of visibility and control that inventory management […]
