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26 warehouse pros reveal the most important factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse

6 River Systems

As warehouses embrace technology to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs , many companies are considering making the move to an automated warehouse. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Alexandra Zelenko.

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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. Our Rating: 4.9/5 Our Rating: 4.9/5

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Do You Want Real-time Visibility? IT is the Enemy

Logistics Viewpoints

Longbow Advantage had their first user conference in Nashville, Tennessee last week. Longbow Advantage’s main business has been doing warehouse management system (WMS) implementations. A few years ago, Longbow’s customers started to ask them to fix a problem they were having with their warehouse management systems.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

More than 70 percent of Toyota Motor Manufacturing , Alabama’s power will soon be generated by the sun. The manufacturer’s private fleet has deployed a fleet of Einride EVs to haul freight between GE Appliances’ inbound warehouses and manufacturing facilities in Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee.

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Save The Supply Chain Leader From Groupthink

Supply Chain Shaman

Business continuity continues to be a risk for many retailers and manufacturers. Warehouses are full, and supply chain leaders are using containers as overflow warehouses adding to port snarls. In my 68 years on this planet, I have never seen such deep discounts. My take away? Is this a conscious and deliberate decision?

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. It is safe to say that if a warehouse operation is not implementing Lean, it is falling behind its competition. But, it can be overdone.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update- March 28 2024

Supply Chain Matters

This funding is reportedly contingent on preconditions which include a delayed filing of its 2023 annual report with regulators and continued negotiations with an established auto maker on a joint manufacturing agreement related to North America based production. The voting is currently scheduled for the period of April 17 to 19.