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

Logistics Viewpoints

The company continued to grow during COVID even as the industry shrank. The newest implementation, which will be christened at the end of March, is in Medline’s facility in Wilmer, Texas. Medline is a medical supply manufacturer, distributor, and solutions provider. Medline has over 1,700 robots across 20 installations.

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Mastering Profitable Omni-Channel Logistics, Despite Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. This new behavior means that manufacturers and retailers need to anticipate consumer needs across channels with more accuracy than ever.

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Breakbulk Americas with Jeff Tucker

The Logistics of Logistics

As third-generation CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide, Jeff oversees sales, marketing, and the company’s industry presence. He is on the board of directors for the National Industrial Transportation League and chairs its Highway Transportation Committee. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, the world’s hub for oil and gas.

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Why Supply Chain Managers & Procurement Should Collaborate

GlobalTranz

The roles of logistics and procurement in an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. According to Paul Myerson , reports Industry Week, up 70 percent of a company’s costs come from procurement and logistics operations. Supply Chain Managers and Procurement Professionals Avoid the Conversation.

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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, agility and resilience must be taken to an entirely new level post pandemic. In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation.

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Profitably Delivering eCommerce with Consumer-Centric Priorities

Logistics Viewpoints

Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it. Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Forget what you knew about logistics. In fact, the on-demand industry was estimated to account for $75 billion in 2018. [1]

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5 Things to Know About U.S.-Mexico Logistics

Talking Logistics

It has been further spurred by the trend of nearshoring over the last decade, as American companies have relocated their manufacturing facilities to Mexico to take advantage of a skilled workforce, improving infrastructure, and proximity to the United States. Understand the 3-Legged Freight Movements at the Border. It will start with the U.S.

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