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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Körber CEO Discusses Warehouse Labor Management, Engagement, and Retention ; Clint Reiser Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak with Chad Collins, CEO of Körber Supply Chain Software. Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe.

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Three Cool Technologies

Supply Chain Shaman

He is a great thinker on inventory planning and demand management.I I appreciate Carol and Chad’s work in this area. While the promise of real-time inventory data from RFID still looms large as an ideal state for the industry, it has not been practical. If you don’t follow Stefan, you should. Conclusion.

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Is Sustainability Really a Problem with Matt McLelland

The Logistics of Logistics

From inventory counting drones, robotic automation, human exo-skeletons, and virtual reality applications – these were just a few of the many solutions they regularly explored. Covenant Logistics was founded in 1986 and is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Key Takeaways: Is Sustainability Really a Problem.

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Demand Driven: Can We Sidestep Religious Arguments?

Supply Chain Shaman

I also believe that forecasting plays a vital role in determining the rules for inventory buffers, driving market-to-market orchestration, and defining the principles for network design. Kudos to Carol and her partner Chad for gaining market attention. Focus on managing form and function of inventory. I will stop here.

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The Ultimate Guide to Beer Profit Margins & More

Unleashed

The gross profit margin is what’s left over after you deduct the cost of brewing your beer; if you’re running a brewpub model, you will also need to take into account the cost of food sold. The main difference between calculating profit margin for a taproom and a brewpub is that you now have to include the cost of selling food.