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Halloween Candy – A Scary Supply Chain Planning Problem

Logility

In the interactive “ Top Halloween Candy by State ” map, CandyStore.com shows my beloved candy corn is the favorite candy for trick-or-treaters in Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Iowa, Michigan and Alabama. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), American’s will also spend another $3.2B Reese’s Cups. Candy Corn. Hot Tamales.

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URM™ Stores Inc. Selects Herlitz Inventory Management to Improve Efficiencies and Increase Profits in its Purchasing Process

Herlitz Inventory Management

Herlitz Inventory Management deployed its HIMPACT inventory and buying solution to manage over 45,000 SKUs. of Spokane, Washington, the leading food distributor in the Inland Northwest, has selected its “ HIMPACT ” inventory management solution to optimize its forecasting, replenishment and inventory. URM™ Stores Inc.

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

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The GS1 Standard barcode was adopted in 1973 by industry leaders to standardize barcodes and unique numbers so they’re accepted by retailers and distributors worldwide. They’re used on virtually everything you see, which is why it’s imperative they’re compliant. Business Address 1 *. Business Address 2. California. Connecticut. Massachusetts.

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Success Story – URM Stores, Inc.

Herlitz Inventory Management

It is an American retailers’ cooperative serving independent supermarkets in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. was founded in 1921 when five retailers banded together to form the corporation. Since then, E3 has been sold and Anders’ son, Carl Herlitz, created Herlitz Inventory Management and the HIMPACT solution.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 30 – November 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

Wholesalers are now scrambling to get products from producers to retailers, which explains why our favorite wine from the early days of the pandemic is no longer available. Most of Estee Lauder’s holiday product has already been shipped to retailers. Uber will now bring you diapers, wipes and other baby essentials.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 17 – 23)

Logistics Viewpoints

And as consumers are beginning to think about their Halloween plans, retailers and manufacturers are looking much farther ahead to the holiday season. The technology will help the retailer detect low-stock or out-of-stock products in real time. It’s hard to believe that Halloween is just five weeks away. Albertsons Cos. pharmacy staff.