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Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World

Logistics Viewpoints

Medline, with revenues of over $21 billion annually, is headquartered in Northfield Illinois. SwissLog was selected as the implementation partner and the source of the warehouse control software that links AutoStore to Medline’s warehouse management system. Medline has had 56 consecutive years over year-over-year growth.

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Winning the Logistics Talent War with Charlie Saffro

The Logistics of Logistics

Charlie graduated from the University of Illinois and has since worked with many small to medium sized businesses, as well as with Fortune 50 companies to help them identify the right talent for their organizational needs. Charlie has over 14 years of direct recruiting experience within the logistics, transportation, and supply chain space.

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PepsiCo’s Massive, Complex, and Difficult Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Logistics Viewpoints

But in North America, distribution is predominately through their company-owned fleet. There are continuing efforts to reduce the weight of their tractor and trailers in North America. PepsiCo Foods North America introduced tractors with liftable tandem axles which can lift the second axle if the load is not too heavy.

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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

Supply Chain Network

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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Traceability Software for Process Manufacturing and Discrete Manufacturing

RFgen

To meet that regulation and gain full product and ingredient traceability, the food producer successfully deployed RFgen Mobile Foundations for Oracle’s JD Edwards with RFgen Warehouse Director. An Illinois plant creates a car brake pad in the morning and an Indiana facility manufacturers a side mirror in the afternoon. The end result?

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Top 11 Cities for Pop-up Fulfillment — Infographic

FLEXE

Retailers have started popping-up fulfillment centers across North America. Chicago, Illinois. For example, when Cyber Monday hits a company like Urban Outfitters or Walmart their warehouse capacity goes to about 80%. Here are the 11 most popular cities for pop-up fulfillment centers in the United States. Dallas, Texas.

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Top 10 Cities for eCommerce Fulfillment

FLEXE

Retailers have started popping-up fulfillment centers across North America. Chicago, Illinois. Short-term” warehousing traditionally meant signing a one-year lease and committing to a service contract. Here are the top 10 most popular cities for fulfillment centers in the United States. Seattle, Washington. Dallas, Texas.