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Managing Logistics for The World’s Largest Company with Gary Sostack

The Logistics of Logistics

Then, after a short spell in New Orleans, I moved to Houston to work with supply chain in oil and gas. At one point while working for a 3PL, I did a lot of work in retail. [04:37] If you live in Houston, you know who it is. I was involved with the procurement of equipment and materials. It’s Saudi Aramco.

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How Retailers and CPG companies are benefiting from next-gen Control Tower and S&OE

o9 Solutions

For retailers a significant shift in channel preferences with the need to support various store formats and omni-channel options. Retailers are being forced to challenge the status quo and step up their supply chain competencies to successfully transform their businesses. Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem.

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Organized Retail Crime is Growing, Losses up 7% from Last Year

Material Handling & Logistics

A National Retail Federation report found that 92% of companies surveyed had been a victim of organized retail crime in the past year. Retailers continue to deal with increasing challenges and complications surrounding organized retail crime,” NRF vice president of loss prevention Bob Moraca said.

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Building the Business to Consumer Superstar: Getting to the Promised Land with Supply Chain Control Towers and S&OE

o9 Solutions

For retailers a significant shift in channel preferences with the need to support various store formats and omni-channel options. Retailers are being forced to challenge the status quo and step up their supply chain competencies to successfully transform their businesses. Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. Many shippers have effectively elected to toss to the wayside any talk of partnerships, relationships, cooperation, collaboration, etc. ,” the report read [emphasis mine]. Based on the quote above from the Stifel report, it seems like my advice has been ignored.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 19-23, 2013)

Talking Logistics

I went to Home Depot earlier this week to return a purchase, and the customer in front of me wanted to exchange a defective power tool with the same model, but he couldn’t find any on the shelf even though the store’s inventory system said 5 units were in stock. However, not all insights and intelligence reside in a database.

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The Risks of Poor Inventory Accuracy and Order Fulfillment

Veridian Solutions

Meanwhile, your order fulfillment processes may be subpar, relying on outdated methods, numerous touchpoints, and more, says the Houston Chronicle. When a warehouse lacks efficiency in order fulfillment processes and relies on outdated inventory counts, it is also difficult to predict what will be necessary to succeed in the future.