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Constant change.
There is no time
for rest in
distribution.
As globalization
trends continue,
new channels are
constantly
developing.
Existing
channels are
expanding with
new
approaches—such
as global
sourcing,
cross-sell
capabilities,
third-party
logistics, and
radio frequency
identification (RFID)
solutions.
Companies are
shifting to more
advanced
distribution
management
processes as
increasing
competition and
disintermediation
concerns grow.
These trends are
driving
changes in
distributors’
business
relationships
and processes.
Traditional
buy-hold-sell
inventory
replenishment
processes are
being
complemented
with innovative
sell-source-ship
methods.
Distributors can
maintain minimal
stock, quickly
source
materials, and
then drop ship
delivery.
Customer service
expectations are
also expanding.
Major customers
and vendors are
requiring
specific
service-level
agreements and
compliant
technology
business
processes.
This technology
enables new
revenue streams
through
value-added
services such as
Vendor Managed
Inventory and
Just in Time
Delivery
programs.
Distributors are
also expected to
keep up with
industry
standards, such
as ASN (Advance
Ship
Notification)—with
container and
item level
information sent
electronically—incorporated
with UCC128
compliance
labeling.
As this shift
continues,
technology to
implement these
solutions has
become
paramount.
Access IT has
been at the
forefront of the
distribution
industry,
providing our
clients with the
best expertise
and technology
that has allowed
them to keep
pace with this
ever changing
environment.
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