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A Model for Employing Disabled Workers in Warehousing

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This executive was speaking at Körber Elevate because this retailer has chosen to standardize on Cloud warehouse and labor management systems (WMS and LMS) from Körber. Two years ago, the company had 5 different warehouse management systems. Before the company could innovate, they needed to standardize on one operating platform.

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How Technology is Helping Companies Move Goods and Do Good

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The Intersection of Warehouse Growth and Employee Scarcity. The combination of continually growing consumer and business demand, a supply chain permanently altered after adapting to Covid, and the Great Resignation has cumulatively impacted the nation’s warehousing landscape like never before.

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What are Digital Twins and How Can They Drive Warehouse Efficiency?

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The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. In the warehouse context, a digital twin can be created to represent the physical layout, inventory, equipment, and workflows of a warehouse. Physical change (i.e.,

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GXO Direct to Use AI To Drive Labor Efficiencies

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GXO is the world’s largest contract warehousing provider. Mr. Lewis announced that Blue Yonder’s warehouse management system (WMS) – with the attached modules for labor management, automation, and order management – would become the preferred solution offered to customers in the Direct division. and Canada.

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6 Essential Procurement Training Courses for Professionals: How To Begin and Advance Your Career in Procurement

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Whether you’re an aspiring procurement enthusiast or a seasoned professional aiming to advance your career, investing in procurement training and procurement training courses can be a game-changer. It goes beyond the concepts found in textbooks by providing real-world examples and useful advice. But how do you get started?

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Innovation in Supply Chain Management: Driving Efficiency and Success

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In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, innovation has become a key driver of competitive advantage. This article explores the importance of innovation in supply chain management and highlights key areas where innovation can revolutionize traditional practices. Recycling and reuse lend themselves to innovation.

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From Real-Time Visibility to Real-Time Decisions: Data’s Value Is Propagating Across Global Supply Chains

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And progress comes in increments both large and small as we build on the breakthroughs and innovations that have come before. Once you know where that truck (or train, plane or container) is, that’s when things get really interesting. Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility.