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The Ecommerce Fulfillment Blind Spot with Kyle Bertin

The Logistics of Logistics

Kyle is the CEO and co-founder of Two Boxes , a returns company that develops technology that enables 3PLs and merchants to improve in-warehouse return operations. Kyle is based in Denver and leads the company’s strategy, sales, partnerships, and operations functions. Silica, and Deloitte.

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Ferguson’s Commitment to Supply Chain Excellence Drives Customer Satisfaction

Logistics Viewpoints

Michael Jacobs “Well, the last time we spoke, we had just begun our journey with our market distribution center (MDC) strategy. We opened our first market distribution center in Denver, our second one in Phoenix, and our third in Houston. The first MDC opened in Denver during 2022.” Steve Banker “So Michael, the story continues.

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The VF Corporation Invested in Supply Chain Agility Before COVID Made “Agility” the New Buzzword

Logistics Viewpoints

VF Corporation (VFC) is a global apparel, footwear and accessories company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Achieving agility with a strategy to sell goods in the same region they are produced in, “has never been more important,” Mr. Bailey exclaimed. This is not a new strategy for VF, they have been working toward this for 4 years.

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The Future of Commercial Real Estate 2020

3PL Insights

The coronavirus pandemic had a direct impact on distribution strategy, and increased demand for fulfillment services. This creates a demand for more warehouses under 120,000 sq. These small to midsized warehouses have experienced a 30% increase in rent over past five years which is double the average of larger facilities.

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Study Shows Two-Thirds of Companies Yet to Execute Digital Transformation in Supply Chain Planning

ToolsGroup

New survey finds that most companies are still formulating and gaining support for a digital strategy, with fear of change and data challenges as leading roadblocks. . And there’s no time to lose–the time is now to execute on a strategy before opportunity and competitive advantage is lost.”. PRESS RELEASE. BOSTON, Mass.

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Director of Fulfillment: Salary, Growth, Tips, & More

ShipBob

Every step of the fulfillment process — including warehouse operations, inventory planning and tracking, quality control, staffing, procedural development, picking, packaging, and shipping — falls under the purview of this role. Together, they develop a fulfillment strategy that helps achieve a company’s higher-level goals.

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

Talking Logistics

The spotlight is starting to shine on home delivery, as retailers and others look for ways to execute on their omni-channel fulfillment and same-day delivery strategies. As a result, the answers to “What is a warehouse?” Decaying Bridges, Highways Raise Costs for Truckers, Manufacturers ( Wall Street Journal ). Have a happy weekend!