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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Over the years, Amazon’s strategy to tackle counterfeit goods focused on providing data to law enforcement and taking aggressive enforcement actions against counterfeit sellers. Target has been testing high-capacity van routes at Dallas and Minneapolis sortation centers. across the EU, and in China.

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You are Here!

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There’s one sure-fire way to tell when someone has lived in Minneapolis long enough to be called a Minnesotan. Like visitors to the Mall of America, manufacturers looking to apply Lean principles start in the same place. You’ll also want to be sure you choose metrics for which you have systems that can deliver good data.

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How Can We Use Emerging Technology To Improve Community Nutrition?

Inmar

One example is the North Market in North Minneapolis, an Inmar client in one of the country’s largest food deserts. We also now have the ability to analyze vast amounts of data to design newer models for the management of food that are more nimble and accurate.

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Ripped from the Headlines: More Supply Chain Trends in the News

Talking Logistics

Lingerie maker Victoria’s Secret looks to uncover supply chain issues (Reuters) and Target invests in Minneapolis start-up that helps retailers monitor supply chains (StarTribune). has invested in Inspectorio , a firm that focuses on helping retailers keep closer tabs on factories through inspections and data analysis.

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Target Hires New Inventory Management Leader to Revamp Supply Chain

RFgen

Cook’s first day was on July 24, 2016 in Minneapolis at the company’s headquarters. While having a leader with experience in inventory management is key, so is having the right data collection devices. At the same time, the flow of data can prevent instances where products are out of stock altogether.

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Target Hires New Inventory Management Leader to Revamp Supply Chain

RFgen

Cook’s first day was on July 24, 2016 in Minneapolis at the company’s headquarters. While having a leader with experience in inventory management is key, so is having the right data collection devices. At the same time, the flow of data can prevent instances where products are out of stock altogether.

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March 2019 Automation Hero: Kevin Skau of Design Ready Controls

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About Kevin: Kevin Skau is the Chief Operating Officer of Design Ready Controls , a control panel manufacturer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota – designing and manufacturing control panels for high-volume OEMs in a variety of industries. Our manufacturing still relies heavily on hand tools and people.