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The Many Types of Inventory Management Technology

GlobalTranz

As explained by Kenneth Hamlett of the Houston Chronicle , the two dominant types of inventory management technologies include manual and automated systems. Think of manual systems as Excel documents and endless spreadsheets. But, there are additional levels of inventory management in between. Manual Systems.

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3 Ways to Get the Supply Chain Ready for Disaster

RFgen

Hurricane Harvey has caused incredible damage in Houston and the surrounding area as heavy, sustained rainfall has led to flooding. With Houston largely unavailable from a commerce perspective, businesses can no longer rely on their supply, transport and warehouse networks in the area. Establish Remote Management.

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3 Ways to Get the Supply Chain Ready for Disaster

RFgen

Hurricane Harvey has caused incredible damage in Houston and the surrounding area as heavy, sustained rainfall has led to flooding. With Houston largely unavailable from a commerce perspective, businesses can no longer rely on their supply, transport and warehouse networks in the area. Establish Remote Management.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 25 – July 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

The deliveries will take place in Texas, with Waymo’s Class 8 autonomous truck hauling goods along Interstate 45 between facilities in Houston and Dallas, which was the route used by Waymo and JB Hunt during the original pilot last year.

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26 logistics professionals reveal the biggest trends in logistics technology

6 River Systems

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field.

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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

There are many factors to consider when designing a warehouse layout, and every design decision can have a significant impact on operational efficiency. Curtis Barry & Company , labor comprises more than half of a warehouse’s total operations costs. According to F.