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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2019

Talking Logistics

Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend? Highlights from 3Gtms Innovate 2018 User Conference. McLeod Software : UC2019 , August 25-27, Denver, CO. Takeaways from SMC3 Jump Start 2018 Conference.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 5-9, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Announces Cloud-Based Marketplace Services and Platform Innovations. Last week, for example, Nikola Motor Company unveiled The Nikola One, a Class 8 zero-emission hydrogen-electric truck that will be in production by 2020. Just another example of an emerging trend I’ve been talking about: t he convergence of commerce and logistics.

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How to Mitigate the Lumber Supply Shortage!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Unfortunately, that’s not an economically viable option for us right now,” says John Deely, professor of economics at the University of Denver. For example, an eight-foot piece of timber needs to build two, two-foot pieces and one six-foot piece to complete the task. They come together and discuss what each other needs. Final Thoughts.

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Cannabis execs: digitize operations or else

TrackVia

He emphasizes companies should explore innovation while “preserving margins.” . Okay, I know what you’re thinking; exploring innovation while preserving margins seems like an oxymoron, but many cannabis companies have an ace up their sleeves for surviving the turbulent industry. first-hand. .

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Top 10 Cities for eCommerce Fulfillment

FLEXE

Denver, Colorado. As the supply chain enters a new era—an era entrenched in digitization, innovation, the “now economy,” and the “sharing economy”—operations have to change to keep pace with increasing consumer demands. Here are the top 10 most popular cities for fulfillment centers in the United States. Seattle, Washington.

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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

Now she’s an expert in business and innovation. For example, as a warehouse gets bigger, there can be problems if there are no designated areas for picking, packing and sorting as well as receiving items and processing returns. Before becoming a CEO, Laura came from a technical background and worked as a content marketer on the side.

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5G and the Future of Smart Cities

Enterra Insights

Dallas; Denver; Houston; Miami; Sacramento, Calif.; For example, in a stadium, a tablet-shaped small cell could be located under seats as frequently as every 10 feet.” It will create new services, spur innovation, and stimulate economic growth. Bernardsville, N.J.; Brockton, Mass.; Seattle; and Washington, D.C.).