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Best Practices for Cycle Counting
Cycle counting is a method of maintaining accurate inventory records without shutting down operations for a full physical inventory count. Instead of stopping everything to tally every item at once, warehouses and distribution centers conduct smaller, scheduled counts of specific items or warehouse zones and bins. This ongoing process keeps inventory levels accurate while minimizing ... Best Practices for Cycle Counting
What Is Fill Rate? (And How to Calculate It)
Fill rate is one of the most critical supply chain metrics for any company that stores, moves, or sells physical products. Essentially, it reflects the percentage of customer orders fulfilled completely and on time, making it a direct measure of order fulfillment performance. A high fill rate not only improves customer satisfaction but also ... What Is Fill Rate? (And How to Calculate It)
Fulfillment Centers vs. Distribution Centers
Understanding the difference between a fulfillment center vs. distribution center is critical for any inventory specialist, warehouse manager or e-commerce business owner making decisions about inventory flow, labor needs and customer satisfaction. Though the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, these facility types serve distinct roles in the supply chain. A fulfillment center is optimized ... Fulfillment Centers vs. Distribution Centers