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Why are WMS Sales so Persistent? Here is How I Learned of WMS’ Ongoing Importance

Logistics Viewpoints

It was a sensible and interesting transition from my knowledge base. WMS managed warehouse activity down to discrete movements of workers, rather than something like monthly sales within a region. Warehouse management systems are responsible for making many of these estimates a reality. Then Came Supply Chain Planning.

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Why are WMS Sales so Persistent? Here is How I Learned of WMS’ Ongoing Importance

Logistics Viewpoints

It was a sensible and interesting transition from my knowledge base. WMS managed warehouse activity down to discrete movements of workers, rather than something like monthly sales within a region. Warehouse management systems are responsible for making many of these estimates a reality. Then Came Supply Chain Planning.

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The Most Overlooked DC Performance Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

At that time, my employer’s intent was to pay above-market rate for our warehouse roles. To achieve this, the company benchmarked our compensation against national retail jobs vs. local warehouse jobs. For our very physically-demanding warehouse roles, we were paid an unsustainable wage while living in an area of the U.S.

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Warehousing 101: An Introduction to Digital Warehouse Automation

RFgen

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

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Warehousing 101: An Introduction to Digital Warehouse Automation

RFgen

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

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Why People are the Best Investment You Can Make in an Ethical, Sustainable Supply Chain

RFgen

Another way to focus on a people-first approach is to empower customers with the foundational tools and expanded knowledge base needed to drive continual operational success. For example, many warehousing and manufacturing facilities still rely on paper-intensive manual processes. Empowering Customers through Ethical Operations.

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Why People are the Best Investment You Can Make in an Ethical, Sustainable Supply Chain

RFgen

Another way to focus on a people-first approach is to empower customers with the foundational tools and expanded knowledge base needed to drive continual operational success. For example, many warehousing and manufacturing facilities still rely on paper-intensive manual processes. Empowering Customers through Ethical Operations.