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Social Networking, TMS, and Mega Trends: My CSCMP Conference Agenda

Talking Logistics

Are you attending the CSCMP Annual Global Conference later this month in Denver? It’s is one of the best conferences in the supply chain and logistics industry to learn and network. See you in Denver soon! The challenge, of course, is choosing which sessions to attend, spread out across twenty-six tracks. Let me help you.

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Is the “Autonomous Supply Chain” a Pipe Dream?

Logistics Viewpoints

If it is the same consumer goods company that I think it is, I saw their vice president of supply chain speak at a planning conference. For example, a suggestion from the system might be to transfer 96,154 units of a stock keeping unit to a distribution center in Denver to fill a projected backorder. I believe this claim.

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Top Digital Supply Chain Cities in the U.S.

Material Handling & Logistics

Given that the study was funded by an Atlanta-based group, the results are hardly authoritative (for instance, a number of major cities, such as Boston, Charlotte, Denver, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, are not included in the study), but they do offer an interesting view on the supply chain capabilities of seven major regions.

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

AB&R

By the way, AB&R® will attend the GS1 Connect Conference June 19 – 21, 2019 at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. If you’re interested in having your barcode graded , fill out the form below to receive an email with instructions. Click here to learn more and to schedule an onsite appointment with us.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 14-18, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Simply put, retailers and others are taking a fresh look at their supply chain networks (and those of their partners) to better balance inventory and transportation costs with service levels that are becoming more stringent. As a result, the answers to “What is a warehouse?” and “What is a transportation provider?” Have a happy weekend!

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Activant Anticipates More Virtual Collaboration in B2B Distribution

Supply Chain Network

Activant’s annual Summit conference is one of the largest and most well-established events of its type in the world. According to James Davis, president of Industrial Specialties Manufacturing of Denver, Colo., “We found Summit very informative, the presenters well prepared, and the content relevant to our current business needs.

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20 warehouse professionals and business leaders reveal the single most important first step when designing a warehouse layout

6 River Systems

. “Identify your production and supply chain methods first…” For instance, if you’re following the Lean Production Method, it means that you don’t need to stock minor accessories because most of your inventory consists of the finished products.