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Warehousing News Roundup: February 25, 2019

Stord

California warehouses are struggling to handle increased import volume ( as retailers ship inventory early to avoid added costs from looming tariffs ). This rush of shipments has filled the nearby warehouse market, slowed transportation speeds, and driven up other supply chain costs.

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Painless Retail Returns with Christian Piller

The Logistics of Logistics

He and his wife, Michelle, live in Chicago. By orchestrating a “door to warehouse” label/box-less pickup at no additional cost to the retailer, Pollen can free up billions in working capital that is often trapped in excess inventory. Pollen helps retailers sell and save millions through returns.

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In-Bond Shipment Process: A Comprehensive Guide for Ecommerce Businesses

ShipBob

Ecommerce businesses that import products internationally are typically concerned with two things: The speed at which the products will arrive at their warehouse The impact on their cash flow The journey of a large shipment from China to the US doesn’t simply leave a warehouse and arrive at your business’s doorstep.

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29 warehouse & automation experts share insights on how warehouse robots will impact industry employment

6 River Systems

Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation , but they’re making a big impact. From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing.

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Taking a Big Picture View of Supply Chain Networks

Logistics Viewpoints

And it must integrate with a myriad of internal and external systems such as transportation management, warehouse management, order management, ERP, weather and traffic systems and many more. Supply chain data is of little value if it isn’t packaged for efficient access and consumption. He lives in Chicago. Consumability.

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Five Keys to Cold Chain Success with Tyler Hildebrand

The Logistics of Logistics

I’m Tyler Hildebrand and I am an account executive at Reliable Transportation Solutions in Cincinnati, OH. Growing up I worked in lots of warehouses and was very interested in art. As an artist, I was commissioned to create artwork for some iconic organizations like the Chicago Cubs, Notre Dame football, etc. Go to school?

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How Technology Can Help Tackle Food Waste!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Maintaining frozen foods or fresh products within a precise temperature range during storage and transportation is very difficult, however. All food manufacturers and warehousing facilities should consider using freezer alarms in their operation to not only limit waste, but reduce costs and ensure the public’s safety as well.