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Körber CEO Discusses Warehouse Labor Management, Engagement, and Retention

Logistics Viewpoints

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. Chad recommends starting with the objective viewed from business or operations perspective.

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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023 ; Asena Denizeri ( Solvoyo ) Retailers know firsthand how quickly the market can change. Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe.

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The BoxC Story with Chad Schofield

The Logistics of Logistics

Chad Schofield and Joe Lynch discuss the BoxC story. Chad is the Co-founder and Chief Digital Officer of BoxC , a logistics startup out of 500 Startups Batch 6 that simplifies the complexity of international parcel shipping by bringing together logistics and compliance resources from around the world into a single platform.

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Keys to a Successful Dropship Implementation

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: For additional insights and advice on this topic, watch the recent Talking Logistics episode featuring Chad Andrews discussing this topic with Adrian Gonzalez. This process can be a win-win for both retailers and manufacturers/distributors alike. Now, how does a retailer or manufacturer/distributor get started?

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“1+1=3? Opportunities in Logistics (Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2015 Conference)

Talking Logistics

I also asked Ed what industry trends and customer requirements are shaping Descartes’ strategy, and not surprising, omni-channel retailing topped the list, along with customs and security filings. To date, Sears has increased truck productivity by 2.8 percent, decreased miles per stop (MPS) by 5.4

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Smart Cities won’t be Smart if They Ignore Logistics

Enterra Insights

Drive through New York City (or any other large, established metropolis) on any given work day and you will find dozens of delivery vehicles double parked as suppliers try to replenish the shelves of retailers so they can meet the needs of their urban customers. ” Collaboration, Connectivity, and Urban Last Mile Logistics.

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Navigating the Future of Retail: Insights from GroceryShop 2023

Cognira

Navigating the Future of Retail: Insights from GroceryShop 2023 September 22, 2023 Events Home As the curtains drew to a close on GroceryShop 2023, the retail world found itself a little wiser, a tad more innovative, and a whole lot more inspired. This initiative is not merely a luxury but a necessity in the modern retail landscape.

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