US Manufacturing Expands Despite Inflation Inventory Challenges

US Manufacturing Expands Despite Inflation Inventory Challenges

The ISM's April manufacturing report shows the PMI above 50 for the second consecutive month, but highlights concerns like inventory shortages and soaring prices. While new orders and production continue to grow, employment continues to contract. Expert opinions diverge, suggesting a challenging path to manufacturing recovery. Key issues to watch include inventory levels, rising costs, and the ongoing employment situation. The report paints a mixed picture, indicating potential growth hampered by supply chain constraints and labor market difficulties.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Autozone Expands Megahubs to Boost Inventory Efficiency

Autozone Expands Megahubs to Boost Inventory Efficiency

AutoZone's implementation of the 'Mega-Hub' strategy, which involves increasing inventory at select stores to act as regional parts transfer stations, has effectively boosted sales and profits. This strategy embodies the 'forward stocking' trend in retail, utilizing a model of small warehouses combined with large hubs to meet consumer demand for immediacy. This approach offers new insights for the logistics industry, demonstrating how strategic inventory placement can improve efficiency and customer satisfaction in the automotive parts sector.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Realtime Inventory Tracking Boosts Supply Chain Efficiency

Realtime Inventory Tracking Boosts Supply Chain Efficiency

This paper delves into the core value of in-transit inventory visibility, including improving profit margins, optimizing resource allocation, enhancing customer service levels, and preventing potential delays. It analyzes the key steps to achieve visibility, emphasizing technology selection, data integration, visualization tool development, partner collaboration, and continuous improvement. Through case studies, it showcases successful practical applications and significant results of in-transit inventory visibility.

01/29/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Sellers Turn Unsold Inventory into Revenue

Amazon Sellers Turn Unsold Inventory into Revenue

Amazon sellers often face the challenge of unsaleable inventory, which occupies space, increases costs, and ties up cash flow. This article delves into the types and causes of unsaleable inventory and introduces REMEX's comprehensive solution, including easy inventory integration, tiered processing and precise monetization, intelligent control, and convenient settlement. It helps sellers convert unsaleable inventory into actual cash flow, optimize inventory cost structure, and achieve stable operations. REMEX empowers sellers to turn dead stock into revenue, improving profitability and freeing up valuable resources.

02/05/2026 Warehousing
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Warehouse Cost Management Strategies 8 Effective Costreduction Measures to Enhance Business Growth

Warehouse Cost Management Strategies 8 Effective Costreduction Measures to Enhance Business Growth

This article explores eight effective measures to reduce warehouse operational costs, including inventory counting, warehouse layout optimization, standard operation time determination, equipment utilization evaluation, energy management, improved packaging, optimized inventory management software, and specialized personnel training. By effectively managing the warehouse, businesses can enhance cash flow, decrease operational costs, and strengthen market competitiveness.

07/24/2025 Warehousing
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MIT Develops Drone RFID System for Warehouse Inventory

MIT Develops Drone RFID System for Warehouse Inventory

MIT's RFly drone system leverages RFID technology to automate warehouse inventory management. It achieves high accuracy, with an error margin of only 19 centimeters. This data-driven approach significantly enhances intelligent warehouse management capabilities. The system offers a potential solution for improving efficiency and accuracy in inventory tracking and optimization within warehouse environments.

01/29/2026 Warehousing
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Amazon AWD Eases Inventory Challenges for Ecommerce Sellers

Amazon AWD Eases Inventory Challenges for Ecommerce Sellers

Amazon launched AWD (Amazon Warehousing & Distribution), offering third-party sellers low-cost, long-term inventory storage, optimizing supply chains, and reducing warehousing costs. However, it may increase dependence on the Amazon ecosystem. This presents an opportunity for sellers but poses a challenge to 3PL providers. Sellers need to refine inventory management and pay close attention to policy changes to maximize profits. Careful inventory management and monitoring policy changes are crucial for sellers to maximize profits in this new landscape.

01/06/2026 Warehousing
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Amazon Sellers Face Fee Hikes Seek Cost Strategies

Amazon Sellers Face Fee Hikes Seek Cost Strategies

Amazon has increased several fees, including Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) fees, monthly inventory storage fees, storage utilization surcharges, and aged inventory surcharges. Sellers need to refine inventory management, diversify sales channels, optimize product selection strategies, and improve operational efficiency to cope with cost pressures and achieve sustainable development. This includes carefully monitoring inventory levels, exploring alternative fulfillment options, and focusing on high-demand, fast-selling products to minimize storage costs and avoid aged inventory fees. A proactive approach is crucial for maintaining profitability.

12/29/2025 Logistics
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Amazon Sellers Mastering Asins and Skus to Improve Listings

Amazon Sellers Mastering Asins and Skus to Improve Listings

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the differences and applications of Amazon ASIN (product 'ID card') and SKU (inventory management 'helper'). ASIN is used to identify unique products and improve search ranking, while SKU helps sellers efficiently manage inventory and track sales data. Mastering both and combining them skillfully is key to creating a successful Listing. Understanding the nuances of ASIN and SKU empowers sellers to optimize their product visibility and streamline their inventory management processes for increased sales.

01/06/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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