Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 27, 2019

This article, written by Mal Walker , Manager at Logistics Bureau, in the January/February 2019 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. People often ask me: what is the secret to distribution centre (DC) design? I’m not sure that I have a secret to share, just logic, common sense, and experience (including a lot of mistakes on the way). However, I will share four design tenets that I’ve found useful and formed into the acronym FACT.

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Gravity Supply Chain

JANUARY 27, 2019

Walmart, one of the most recognizable U.S. retail brands, actively invests in technological innovation to improve customer service levels and remain relevant… The post Walmart’s Innovations Keep The Company Relevant appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 27, 2019

Peak season can fall at different periods for every industry. For example, many retailers of lifestyle goods may experience theirs before summer or Christmas, whereas many sporting vendors might get volume spikes just as their specific sports season begins. The rise of eCommerce and more frequent promotions, enabling you to order online at your convenience is also creating more peak periods than ever.

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EMERGE App

JANUARY 27, 2019

Introduction. It’s all too easy to forget that serious and fatal accidents can happen in any workplace. This is especially true for warehouses with their constant vehicular movement, heavy foot traffic, and the in-and-out flow of goods. Avoid and minimize the occurrence of workplace mishaps by following our 7 safety tips for warehouses. The biggest issue with workplace and warehouse safety is ignorance, budget and complacency.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Repl Group

JANUARY 27, 2019

Shifting consumer habits, fast-changing technologies, relentless innovation – the retail landscape is changing. Here’s how you can focus on the strategic needs of your business for the year. U.S. in-store retail sales are expected to grow 2.0% to $4,924 trillion in 2019. When pitted against eCommerce sales, in-store is still accountable for 89.1% of consumer spending.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2019

High Inventory Levels: A Problem for Everyone. Small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) often ignore high inventory levels. Either they don’t have enough time or human resources to address the challenge or they don’t have the right tools for the job. But surprisingly, high inventory levels aren’t only a challenge for SMBs; large enterprise corporations are fighting similar battles.

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