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Holiday Warehousing Challenges 2021

3PL Insights

Limited Warehouse Capacity. After the shipping delays and supply shortages that were caused by COVID-19, many businesses have opted to keep more inventory on-hand in distribution centers. This leads warehouses to operate at a much higher capacity than in previous years which limits the space available for increased holiday demand.

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Körber CEO Discusses Warehouse Labor Management, Engagement, and Retention

Logistics Viewpoints

Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe. I told Chad that I believe warehouse labor constraints will continue for extended time, and that warehouses must actively manage with this in mind. Warehouse Labor Shortages.

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Supply Chain Inventory Optimization – Beyond the Analytics

GlobalTranz

It is easy to make analytics the cornerstone of warehouse and distribution center management. While analytics offer remarkable insights into supply chain inventory optimization, warehouse managers must still understand how the use of slotting optimization technology impacts other processes.

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Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency

GlobalTranz

Controlling inventory flow is a top priority among warehouse managers, and gaining control over inventory drives warehouse efficiency. However, figuring out the best way to achieve this feat can be confusing, so warehouse managers should follow these steps. Implement Continuous Review Systems for Reordering.

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Lost Warehouse Inventory? What to Do and When to Write It Off

GlobalTranz

No one wants to think about lost warehouse inventory, and it can be organizationally frustrating to determine the best process to find, research, and rectify inventory discrepancies. Warehouse managers, on the other hand, have their own job to do: fulfill orders cost-effectively. Book Inventory Changes Immediately.

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Primer for Control Layer Technology Platforms Applied to Warehousing and Customer Fulfillment Processes

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides a first installment in a four-part technology market education series where we address the evolving use of Cloud based control layer technology platforms applied to warehousing and customer fulfillment processes. This initial posting provides readers with an overview and primer for this type of technology.

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IoT Inspired Smart Warehouses Are Reinventing Inventory Management

GlobalTranz

The internet allows for unlimited scalability and boosted efficiency in warehouse inventory management. The so-called “smart warehouse” takes advantage of these defining factors by connecting systems to streamline inventory management and overall productivity. Download white paper.