Analysis of 1.75 million retail DC appointments reveals $10 billion in excess inventory held to buffer against poor On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance. It gets worse: Retailers are imposing fines on suppliers and carriers estimated to reach $5-10 billion/year. This report explains how to fix it and achieve:\n\n
Retailer Benefits:
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Reduced supply variability, reduced inventories, improved service levels to stores, and increased Retail DC efficiency
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Supplier Benefits:
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Minimized OTIF penalties paid to retailers, improved customer service at lower cost, better operational performance, and reduced operating costs
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A staggering $10 billion in excess inventory is held to buffer against poor On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance. Learn how retailers and suppliers can fix this and dramatically improve service while lowering costs.