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This Week in Logistics News (May 21 – 27)

Logistics Viewpoints

Dick’s Sporting Goods Beats Forecast in Q1 But Cautions on Inflation, Supply Chain. Dick’s joins a list of retailers that have recently noted the impacts of inflation on customer purchases, with a shift from discretionary to non-discretionary items being a common theme. What a view. Someday I will actually step foot on that beach.

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Retail Distribution Center Automation: 6 Factors to Consider

C3 Solutions

We’re breaking down 6 automation technologies to drive up your distribution center efficiency. Distribution Centre Automation. Not only is e-commerce creating an onslaught of orders, but the choices of solutions available to fulfill those orders are also multiplying rapidly. The Challenges. Consider the Options.

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What is GMROI, and What Does it Mean for Your Retail Inventory?

ShipBob

Specifically, GMROI measures how much profit you generate from every dollar you invest in your inventory purchases. Balance inventory levels and profitability Your GMROI gives you an accurate understanding of your inventory purchases in relation to your business profitability.

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20 Cash Flow Management Strategies For Your Business

Unleashed

A number of things can impact your cash flow, including : Inventory Staff salaries Asset maintenance Utility bills Insurance Real estate costs Meanwhile, sales and other forms of income improve cash flow. It allows a business to progress and make the purchases necessary to perform and scale with maximum efficiency.

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How Growing Consumer Demand is Reshaping Logistics

Elementum

As more people turn to the Internet to purchase products, industries are feeling the pressure to improve efficiency while ensuring customer satisfaction. Another eMarketer report forecasts that annual U.S. by 2020 The growing demand from customers is pushing greater demand for distribution centers close to densely-populated areas.

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Fast Fashion—Mastering Affordable Distribution in a Flash

FLEXE

This article breaks down the main characteristics of a fast fashion supply chain and then walks you through a handful of ideas for mastering fast fashion distribution affordably. The use of productivity tools and a focus on an integrated team leads to sharp reductions in total turnaround time. Fast Fashion Pays Off.

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50 expert warehouse optimization tips and techniques

6 River Systems

To help you identify and address important components of warehouse optimization, we’ve compiled a list of 50 expert warehouse optimization tips and best practices, covering everything from warehouse layout optimization to tools and technologies that support efficient operations. The same thing happens in a distribution center.