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Top Warehouses in North America 2013

The Logistics of Logistics

The top warehouses in North America were recently profiled in a great article by the fine folks at Modern Material Handling. Back in 2008, just before the U.S. Times have changed! These companies aren’t just looking for some empty space for storage; they are looking for partners who can help them conquer a new market.

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Ferguson’s Commitment to Supply Chain Excellence Drives Customer Satisfaction

Logistics Viewpoints

The goods flow through 3 import centers, 14 strategically located distribution centers in North America, 106 final-mile shipping hubs, and nearly 1,700 branch locations. million square feet in 10 distribution centers and 35 million square feet across its branch network. Ferguson has an extensive and complex supply chain.

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Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World

Logistics Viewpoints

AutoStore in action at a Medline Distribution Center AutoStore has a lot of buzz surrounding it. And through that, we’ve invested more than $2 billion back into our manufacturing footprint, our distribution footprint, and technology and systems to make sure that we’re continuing to be very resilient.”

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Labor Shortages in Supply Chain & Logistics: They’re Not Subsiding

Logistics Viewpoints

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. drivers and warehouse workers) as high to extreme (see Figure 1).

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Shipper Prep Tips for the CVSA Roadcheck, 72-Hour Capacity Reduction

GlobalTranz

CVSA-certified inspectors will commit a blitz of inspections across North America, creating a sudden strain on resources for both domestic and cross-border freight. Ensure your telematics capabilities enable real-time data tracking to reduce HOS violation risks. Also known as the CVSA roadcheck, it spans three days.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

According to the International Federation of Robotics, North America is the second largest market for new robot installations with 41,000 robots installed across the U.S. Afterall, this was the case for the vast majority of my youth. Also, pool temperatures start to get cooler. Cellcom, Fiege Logistik, and Körber.

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Scenario Modeling Is Now Crucial for Supply Chain Network Design

AIMMS

Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. Evaluating different scenarios helps you gain much-needed network flexibility in these times of stress and can help you prepare for a resilient future.

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