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The Evolution of Warehousing with Joe Oliaro

The Logistics of Logistics

Hailing from the vibrant City of Fountains (Kansas City Metropolitan Area), he brings a wealth of experience and a knack for navigating the intricate landscape of #raas, #fulfillment, #contractlogistics, #logisticsservices, #supplychainstrategy, and #supplychainsolutions.

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Beware the Swinging Pendulum on Supply Chain Inventory Practices

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She considered where she could get more, factoring in that it was Saturday night at 10:00 pm, she lived alone in Kansas City, and she’d be driving by herself. When the pandemic triggered rampant shortages, companies mitigated information latency and uncertainty with inventory – building up stock “just-in-case.”. on-time delivery).

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The Smart Warehousing Story with Carl Wasinger

The Logistics of Logistics

Carl graduated from Kansas State University with a business degree and a focus on Information Systems, as well as from Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute with a warehouse operations focus. He is a logistics management and operations veteran, actively leading the business to its next phase of growth.

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What is Supply Chain Visibility and Why Isn’t It Enough?

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Let’s say visibility allows you to locate some bolts on a truck in Kansas and learn they will be late because of a raw materials shortage delaying your supplier, because one of their suppliers went bankrupt. Analytics inform decisions. Planners couldn’t afford to wait for information to cascade through the supply chain.

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Navigating the Freight Downturn with Kevin Coomes

The Logistics of Logistics

Kevin holds a bachelor’s degree in political science, with a concentration in Chinese, from Kansas State University. empowers businesses in the truckload spot freight market with the tools they need to make informed decisions and maximize their success. provides users with the tools to make informed decisions and negotiate effectively.

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Boot Barn Implements Intelligent Warehouse Automation and Control System

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The company also operates store support and distribution centers in California and Kansas. The Wichita, Kansas facility supports the company’s expanding e-commerce business. Other information includes the number of empties assigned to a pick lane and how many totes both empty and full are going to the pick lane.

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Using AI to Gain a Competitive Advantage with Matt Parry & Kevin Coomes

The Logistics of Logistics

Kevin holds a bachelor’s degree in political science, with a concentration in Chinese, from Kansas State University. empowers businesses in the truckload spot freight market with the tools they need to make informed decisions and maximize their success. and Revenova, LLC. Greenscreens.ai