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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. HighJump Software Announces New Latin American Partnership.

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National Decency Day 2024

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[Second,] Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations that Work by psychologist Tania Israel presents practical conversational tools to facilitate real communication and understanding by developing empathy, avoiding self-righteous thinking, managing emotions, and more.

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3 Ways a Poorly Managed Inventory Can Ruin a Business

RFgen

Not having enough in-stock can result in delayed shipments and lost sales, and too much stock can increase storage costs as well as the chances that product deterioration occurs, according to the Houston Chronicle. ” The company fixed its problems by implementing an inventory control software solution. It Affects Morale.

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3 Ways a Poorly Managed Inventory Can Ruin a Business

RFgen

Not having enough in-stock can result in delayed shipments and lost sales, and too much stock can increase storage costs as well as the chances that product deterioration occurs, according to the Houston Chronicle. ” The company fixed its problems by implementing an inventory control software solution. It Affects Morale.

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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 advancements are accelerating thanks to better tools that were created in 2018. Marc Tuinier.

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5 Tips for Surviving (and Possibly Thriving in) a Capacity Shortage

Talking Logistics

A cold spring in the Northeast that delayed seasonal purchases. Devastating hurricanes in Houston and Florida, and the ongoing recovery efforts that will tie up capacity. Add more carrier choices for each lane , but avoid risk by using a trusted carrier management solution to onboard these new carriers.

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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

Warehouses that make use of flexible automation solutions like collaborative mobile robots , on the other hand, have greater design flexibility. Before being an entrepreneur, he was a consultant helping NGOs and international organizations purchase the right audio equipment for events. Data always wins; if you have it, use it!