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The Smart Warehousing Story with Carl Wasinger

The Logistics of Logistics

Carl Wasinger and Joe Lynch discuss the Smart Warehousing story. Carl is the CEO and Founder at Smart Warehousing , a warehousing and fulfillment company that operates as a direct extension of its clients’ teams. He’s also a long-time member of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA). Smart Warehousing.

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Warehousing News Roundup: April 8, 2019

Stord

For example, Kansas City Southern has accepted trains from other lines that it usually wouldn’t have to accommodate. Macy’s hired its first chief supply chain officer (CSCO) to oversee sourcing, inventory management, distribution, and sustainability.

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The Backorder, March 20 2024

Unleashed

Avoid having too much capital tied up in inventory; use stock optimisation software to set optimal min and max levels based on historical data and sales trends. This will help you slash your inventory and storage costs in one fell swoop. Optimise your reorder points. Lease big ticket items. Always full of perspective.”

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COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict Global Supply Chain News Capsule March 23 2022

Supply Chain Matters

based Kansas City Southern , pending full regulatory approvals which is expected sometime this year. Surface Transportation Board on the merger with Kansas City Southern. . importers are resetting inventory ordering strategies to avoid any contentious contract talks this summer. East Coast Ports the Likely Next Test.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 12-16, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Keeping track of warehouse inventories with an army of fully autonomous drones (TechCrunch). Google Express, the tech company’s fast delivery service, expands in Kansas City (Kansas City Star). Baidu receives approval from California DMV to test self-driving cars (Reuters). New Transport Mode to Redefine Freight Movement.

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Only as Good as Your Data: Why Supply Chain Digital Twins Require Real-Time Data Unification

ToolsGroup

With the advent of true “single source of truth” inventory visibility , a digital twin is a more feasible goal than ever before. In short, they help users make better decisions, much faster, resulting in improved financial performance, inventory efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Get the insights you need.

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Benefits of Using Logistics Service Providers in Warehouses

Vinculum

Warehouse spaces are vast spaces or facilities where businesses can store large amounts of goods, products, and items, which all have costs associated with the company. These are considered one of the company’s most significant assets; hence, it needs a separate place for storage, inventory, and safekeeping.