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Order Fulfillment: Process, Models & Documentation

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Products go through many processes before they reach a customer. What is order fulfillment and how does it differ from order processing and order management? We’ll explain that, the order fulfillment process and list the different types of order fulfillment models. That’s called order fulfillment.

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The Order Management Process Explained (Free Templates Included)

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We’ll explain what order management is and explore how an order management process is conducted. There are, of course, people behind the order management process. We’ll define those roles and link to some free templates to download, which will help users facilitate the order management process. What Is Order Management?

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Industrial Construction: Examples of Industrial Projects

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In this post, we’ll define industrial construction and how it differs from the rest of commercial construction. This is why industrial construction has special conveyance requirements, such as 24/7 shipping and receiving and accessibility to air and rail transport or major highways. The permitting process is also different.

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Warehouse Optimization: Importance, Benefits & Tips

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Warehouse optimization is a process by which businesses try to make those activities as efficient as possible. To do so, there are several warehouse optimization techniques that we’ll list and define below. Inventory management is also part of this process, which includes tracking, transportation, packing and shipping.

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Production Scheduling Basics: Creating a Production Schedule

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We’ll define both production scheduling and a production schedule and define what production scheduling is not. Then we’ll explain what to consider in production scheduling and explain how the process can benefit your projects. Manufacturers need to address production scheduling before they begin the manufacturing process.

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Warehouse Management: How to Run Efficient Warehouse Operations

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It acts as a waystation, a part of the larger manufacturing and fulfillment processes. After defining warehouse management and its importance, we’ll focus on its key areas and what the operation life cycle looks like. Warehouse management is the process by which the day-to-day operations of a warehouse are run.

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Smart Manufacturing: Examples & Benefits

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The goal is to increase the efficiency of manufacturing processes. This approach is new and manufacturers globally are still trying to define standards and even what smart manufacturing even means. One thing that smart manufacturing does is improve processes through better connection and communication across manufacturing systems.