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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

This is leading to an inventory pile-up of processors and memory chips used in PCs. Some retailers are learning to love bulked-up inventories. The companies building their inventories are looking to ensure they have items on hand at the right moment. Walgreens takes its delivery service round the clock.

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Top 10 Cities for eCommerce Fulfillment

FLEXE

Denver, Colorado. Atlanta, Georgia. With inventory closer to customers, they can shorten delivery times and offer one- or same-day shipping on certain products to improve conversion rates and reduce shopping cart abandonment. These centers tend to be located near centralized population hubs, large airports, and seaports.

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21 logistics experts share the most important ingredients in developing an effective logistics strategy

6 River Systems

Inventory requirements for all raw, WIP and finished goods. This latest smart manufacturing wave sees an encompassing integration of GPS technology that allows for the fluid and accurate reportage (or tracking) of employees, assets, inventory and vehicles. Storage needs for all raw, WIP and finished goods.