RF-SMART Podcast: Taking Inventory

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The RF-SMART podcast Taking Inventory is all about better controlling your supply chain and improving inventory management. We started this podcast to provide a deep-dive into topics such as company and product updates, inventory best practices, and stories from RF-SMART customers. Be sure and subscribe on your favorite platform(s). Thanks for listening!

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December 16, 2021Episode 1311 min

Using the RF-SMART Knowledge Base ft. Tuff Stuff Fitness

Tuff Stuff Fitness chose to implement NetSuite and RF-SMART earlier this year to support their growing distribution and manufacturing business. As their implementation has progressed, they have been able to leverage the RF-SMART Knowledge Base to answer questions as they arise. For this reason, the Tuff Stuff team has been able to maintain their spot as a market leader in the fitness industry.What You'll Learn:• Why Tuff Stuff chose NetSuite and RF-SMART• How they use the Knowledge Base to answer questions• A step-by-step example of how James was able to solve an inventory problem in 45 secondsAdditional Resources: Listen to Episode: Counting Best PracticesWatch the Webinar: Best Practices for Physical InventoryVisit the Knowledge Base (for current RF-SMART NetSuite customers only): Knowledge BaseWho You'll Hear: James Newell, System Administrator, Tuff Stuff FitnessSarah Archer, Podcast & Digital Media Host, RF-SMART

December 7, 2023Episode 1320 min

How One Non-Profit Fulfills Their Mission Through Optimized Inventory Management ft. Every Meal

For Every Meal, supply chain isn’t just a part of their business – it’s the way they fulfill their mission to provide food to kids in their area. Partnering with NetSuite and RF-SMART, they have optimized their supply chain operations with the use of mobile barcode scanning. In this episode, they share how they utilize RF-SMART to streamline their warehousing and provide a better experience for their community partners. What You’ll Learn: Ways Every Meal utilizes RF-SMART in their warehouse Why they use technology to help fulfill their mission How they leveraged RF-SMART to navigate the increased order demand during COVID Additional Resources: Support Every Meal: Donate or Volunteer Learn more about RF-SMART inventory management: RF-SMART Website Who You'll Hear: Abby Bennett, Podcast Host & Content Marketing Specialist @ RF-SMART Nicole Price, Senior Technical Project Manager @ Every Meal Nate Youngblood, Vice President @ Every Meal

December 16, 2020Episode 1337 min

NetSuite Stock Count Planning

Yes, we're talking about counting again. In our final episode of season one, we talk about RF-SMART functionality that streamline your counting processes. Once you create your plans, simply set it and forget it. Gone are the days of scheduling counts...and the best part is that it's free!

October 31, 2023Episode 1218 min

Partnering with the Supply Chain Experts from Receiving to Shipping ft. Green Rabbit

RF-SMART customer Green Rabbit is a big believer in improving inventory control with technology. As their business has grown, they have leveraged RF-SMART as both a software provider and business partner. In this episode, they share how they continue to lean on the RF-SMART product and support teams to level up their shipping process. What You’ll Learn:How Green Rabbit and RF-SMART partnered together with warehouse checkups The benefits of leveraging RF-SMART’s industry expertise How Green Rabbit has optimized their fulfillments with RF-SMART Shipping Additional Resources: Check out Green Rabbit: Green Rabbit WebsiteLearn about RF-SMART Shipping: Fast, Configurable, Easy-To-UseRead the Green Rabbit case study: Customer StoryWho You'll Hear: Abby Bennett, Podcast Host & Content Marketing Specialist @ RF-SMART Kevin Gaul, RF-SMART Shipping Product Manager @ RF-SMART Gary Cifatte, Chief Technology Officer @ Green Rabbit

December 3, 2021Episode 1220 min

How to Increase Employee Engagement with Philanthropy

In this episode, we’ll talk about RF-SMART’s philanthropy goals and how we work together with our customers to make an impact in our world. Adding a philanthropy goal that aligns with our mission has increased employee engagement and lead to stronger, more connected teams. Learn how you can apply these practices to your own business, as well as tips for getting buy in from your team members and leadership.What You'll Learn:RF-SMART’s philanthropy goals and how they impact our mission to transform customers and change lives.How you can partner with RF-SMART to fight hunger in your communityWays that adding a philanthropy goal to your organization can increase employee engagement and encourage team buildingAdditional Resources: Listen to Episode: RF-SMART Team Members Share How their Lives Have Been ChangedListen to Episode: Creating a Value Culture for your BusinessRead the Blog: Philanthropy at RF-SMARTWant to get involved? Check out our current career openings: www.rfsmart.com/careersWho You'll Hear: Pete Pennella, VP of Human Resources, RF-SMARTRachel Pugliese, Health & Wellness Coordinator, RF-SMARTSarah Archer, Podcast & Digital Media Host, RF-SMART

December 2, 2020Episode 1231 min

The Components of Great Customer Service ft. Kitchen Cabinet Distributors

 For Kitchen Cabinet Distributors, great customer service is a full-company initiative - and it's paid off. Using techniques like Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and cloud technology, KCD is taking big steps to ensure that their product is delivered accurately and on time. 

November 11, 2020Episode 1131 min

Proving the ROI of your Technology ft. PetShop.co.uk

RF-SMART customer PetShop.co.uk needed an ERP and WMS solution that would give them visibility into their processes. Adding technology to your warehouse can be a big investment...how can you prove the ROI of your investment? Founder of eCommerce retailer PetShop.co.uk, Adam Taylor, joins us to give insights on how using NetSuite and RF-SMART's reporting tools has helped PetShop prove ROI and create incentive programs for their employees.

September 29, 2023Episode 1113 min

Optimizing Fulfillment: Advanced Picking and RF-SMART Shipping ft. Crispi US

Order fulfillment is an area where many customers find the most bottlenecks in their supply chain. For RF-SMART customer Crispi US, identifying and addressing inefficiencies was vital for their growth. In this episode, they share how RF-SMART helped them minimize errors, decrease picking times, and ship orders with greater speed and accuracy. What You’ll Learn: • How Crispi US is navigating both eCommerce and vendor orders with RF-SMART's advanced picking functionality • The benefits of leveraging RF-SMART Shipping’s EDI connector • How RF-SMART continues to partner with the Crispi US team Additional Resources: Check out Crispi US products: Crispi US WebsiteLearn about RF-SMART's advanced picking functionality: Pick ManagerRead the Crispi US case study: Customer StoryWho You'll Hear: Abby Bennet, Podcast Host & Content Marketing Specialist @ RF-SMARTMcKinley Card, Warehouse Manager & System Administrator @ Crispi US

October 21, 2020Episode 1031 min

Creating a Value Culture for your Business

What does it mean to be crazy for your customers? In this episode, RF-SMART VP of People, Aaron Ellinger, talks about the RF-SMART mission and values, how they came to be, and why they're important. Kyle Guthrie, AVP of Professional Service & Support shares stories of times RF-SMART has done crazy things to help customers in need, and give tips for how you can create a value culture on your team as well!

August 25, 2021Episode 1023 min

Resiliency Through Supply Chain Shortages

The events of 2020 and 2021 continue to have a lasting impact on supply chain. As shortages continue to impact the world, many people are wondering how they can ride out this storm and create a resilient supply chain in the process. What You'll Learn:What caused the supply chain shortages and predictions for the futureHow WMS users can fortify their supply chain during this timeHow RF-SMART can help you create a resilient supply chainAdditional Resources: Listen to episode: What is RFID?Read the Blog: How to Develop a Cycle Count ProcessWho You'll Hear: Dathan Goff - Solution Consultant, RF-SMART - Dathan has been a team member at RF-SMART for over 8 years, where he served as a Business Analyst before moving to the Solution Consulting team. Dathan is the Oracle Cloud Team Lead on the SC team, and specializes in helping Oracle Cloud customers find success with their inventory.Jon Anacker - AVP, Hardware Sales & Services, RF-SMART - Jon has been a team member at RF-SMART since 2017. He brings years of experience in the warehouse automation and hardware space. Sarah Archer, Content Marketing Specialist, RF-SMART - Sarah has been a team member at RF-SMART since 2018. She is the host of this podcast and the YouTube series Q&A. Sarah is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Communication at the University of North Florida.