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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

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warehouse will be added to The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s operation in Lebanon, Conn. By installing a warehouse in this region, the Company expects to improve its environmental footprint by reducing the number of miles traveled within its distribution network while also reducing costs and improving its customer service levels.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 25 – October 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

Hy-Vee brings inventory robots to 5 stores to plan orders, reduce stockouts. High freight rates and growing geopolitical tensions are also driving up costs. While the most practical use has been in the warehouse, many companies have deployed robots in the store for a variety of tasks. Cotton prices reach a decade high.