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No Time Like the Present

Supply Chain Shaman

The gap between logistics and procurement; and logistics and customer service increases process latency. On a side note, in qualitative interviews, companies share that their worst customer service levels happen when inventories are the highest. For me, there is no time like the present. Closed Loop. Your thoughts?

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SYNOPSlS: Augmentation of the Logistics Workforce

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Wrapping Up the Samsung Webinar Presented by LogiSYM. This webinar was presented by LogiSYM, in collaboration with Samsung Mobility. His experience covers the full Logistics spectrum, from raw material procurement to physical distribution and eventually Customer Service and care, with a strong grounding in Quality and Six Sigma.

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Editor’s Choice: WMS Budget – Room for an Implementation?

Logistics Viewpoints

When you begin researching Warehouse Management System ( WMS ) software, you’re probably running into some difficulties in the budgeting process because pricing is not always readily available. Transitioning from legacy systems presents hurdles that add to the true cost.

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Profitably Delivering eCommerce with Consumer-Centric Priorities

Logistics Viewpoints

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Every day, retailers and manufacturers are challenged to balance ambitious customer service promises with profit margin protection. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing.

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Warehouse Management and Its Significance in the Logistic Chain

Vinculum

Customers aspire to be delighted, avail of consistent, omnichannel, and hyper-personalized brand experiences, interactions, and the ease to navigate the buying stages. Warehousing is deemed the most crucial business function, especially for brands into product offerings. It is the cornerstone of the entire brand-customer journey.

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Warehouse Cost Savings: 5 Key Areas of Focus and 13 Practical Objectives

GlobalTranz

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. 5 Key Areas to Focus on in the Pursuit of Warehouse Cost Savings. Use cross-functional teams to solve problems.

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Warehousing, the Rise of IT, Automation, and Now… Robotics

Logistics Bureau

From a simple place to stock goods, warehouses have developed in many ways—function and form included. Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Where to Do Your Warehousing. Who Will Do Your Warehousing?